Robert 'BertBuilds'

Co-Founder & Environment Artist.

Gaming and Creating has always been Robert's passion.

Since a young age he’s been crafting something whether it’s with Lego or building in games. He started with a diploma in IT and worked for HP Computers as a Technical Specialist before deciding he wanted to express his creativity more. He earned a diploma as a Cabinet Maker and went on to gain many years of experience as a craftsmen restoring Antique furniture professionally. Fortnite Creative’s release sparked both his love of Gaming and Creativity and Robert has been building ever since! Robert’s creativity earned him numerous featured islands, including a collaboration with Stranger Things and Epic.

Robert focuses Environment Design.

Bert's Timeline

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  • Rocket Racing Game Jam at Psyonix Studios

    Rocket Racing Game Jam at Psyonix Studios

    3D Lab rocked the Rocket Racing game jam at Epic Games Owned Psyonix Studios, unleashing two epic race Tracks. Speedy Sandbox: 4043-4376-7426. Underworld Speedrun: 6268-4522-1924.

  • Year 1 UEFN Showcase

    It’s been a little over a year since Epic Games released UEFN. These are some of the 3D LAB projects we have worked on in the past year while learning UEFN and pushing ourselves and the Platform to the limit. Enjoy!

  • Fortnite Funland nominated for Best User-Created Fortnite Island of the year!

    Fortnite Funland nominated for Best User-Created Fortnite Island of the year!

    We are honored to announce that Fortnite Funland in collaboration with NickEh30 is nominated for Best User-Created Fortnite Island of the year at the game awards!

  • Launching Fortnite Funland in collaboration with popular streamer Nick Eh 30!

    Launching Fortnite Funland in collaboration with popular streamer Nick Eh 30!

    Experience the thrill of riding heart-pounding rollercoasters, challenge your friend’s in exciting mini-games, and collect tickets to unlock a world of awesome items. Take control of dirt bikes and conquer adrenaline-pumping tracks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the most exhilarating amusement park ever!

  • Unreal MegaJam 2023 – “Into The Unknown”

    Unreal MegaJam 2023 – “Into The Unknown”

    After crashlanding on an alien planet, Kian needs to find a way of this planet. After restoring his trusty robot H3-LP, he’s tasked with finding resources and repairing the ship. Our submission for the MegaJam 2023!  

  • Monkey D. Luffy enters the seas of Fortnite

    Monkey D. Luffy enters the seas of Fortnite

    Will you pull off a daring escape as a Straw Hat pirate, or bring order to the sea as a Marine? Get your swords and pistols ready for an epic 3v3. Take to the seas in this One Piece experience inside Fortnite!  

  • Art Station Interview

    Art Station Interview

    “For this interview, we had the opportunity to chat with Dean, Franciska, and Robert from the 3D Lab team to learn how they’re using Fortnite Creative, and now UEFN, to create incredible game experiences as a business…”  

  • New UEFN Game – Retro Chomper

    New UEFN Game – Retro Chomper

    Jump into Guff’s TV and play Retro Chomper! Play as the Chomper or the Survivor in this action packed chase minigame!  

  • KRAZY TASTY BASE HUNT

    KRAZY TASTY BASE HUNT

    Protect your base in a chocolate covered forgotten world of mysterious artefacts, ominous shrines, and hidden treasures. Sponsored by Kellogg’s.  

  • New UEFN Game – Poly Town FFA

    New UEFN Game – Poly Town FFA

    Battle against your friends in this LOW POLY world. Activate special upgrades around the map to change up your game!  

  • New UEFN Game – Project: COMBAT

    New UEFN Game – Project: COMBAT

    Welcome to Project: COMBAT. Engage in the ultimate realistic combat experience built in UEFN! Vote for your favorite maps and customize your loadout. Dominate the opposition in epic battles!  

  • 3D Lab launches Pirate Adventure on UEFN!

    3D Lab launches Pirate Adventure on UEFN!

    It’s finally time to release our first ever UEFN experience that we have worked on over the past 6 months! Introducing Pirate Adventure made in #UEFN. Washed ashore an unknown land. Explore a huge open world and gather treasure. Out now! 

  • Castle Trials wins Best metaverse activation at The Drum Awards 2022

    Castle Trials wins Best metaverse activation at The Drum Awards 2022

    “Metavision won Best Metaverse Activation at The Drum awards in the Digital Industries category for its ‘I’m a celebrity’ ITV partnership. Here’s an overview of the goals behind the campaign, and the results that it produced…” 

  • ITV – I’m A Celebrity Jungle Trials

    ITV – I’m A Celebrity Jungle Trials

    This year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back in the jungle, and it’s back with brand new trials in Fortnite Creative. The I’m A Celebrity… jungle has been fully recreated so that players can jump in with their friends to play ‘Jungle Trials’, including The Cyclone..ITV – I’m A Celebrity Jungle Trials

  • BBC Three Wreck – Sacramentum Slasher

    BBC Three Wreck – Sacramentum Slasher

    “Wreck is airing now on BBC Three and iPlayer. For the first time ever, viewers can experience the BBC Three action for themselves in the virtual world of Fortnite and step into the world of the Sacramentum Cruise ship.” 

  • Rainbow Crosroads for Rainbow Royale 2022!

    Rainbow Crosroads for Rainbow Royale 2022!

    Part of Rainbow Royale 2022, earn Epic rewards by completing the achievements in this island! Chill out by the beach, play fun mini games or strike a pose at the Fortography studio. This island is all about celebrating your own style and having fun with your friends.

  • Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series Encore!

    Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series Encore!

    “Get ready to dance again. Catch a repeat showing of Gen Hoshino’s Soundwave Series starting August 31 at 8 AM ET until September 2 at 8 AM ET….”

  • Pizza Hut Gaming Spicy Showdown

    Pizza Hut Gaming Spicy Showdown

    Pizza Hut Gaming hosted a special £5,000 tournament with 20 influencers on this custom Fortnite Spicy Showdown map created by 3D Lab. Streamers ordered a free Pizza Hut pizza while collecting pizza slices in game to gain the upper hand on their competition and win some money!

  • 3D Lab works on Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series

    3D Lab works on Gen Hoshino Soundwave Series

    “The Soundwave Series is a series of musical shows featuring artists from around the world, and the spotlight now turns to Japanese pop artist + music producer Gen Hoshino … Made by creator team 3D Lab, Hoshino’s interactive experience puts players in an evolving space, with changing colors, scenery, and activities..More

  • BertBuilds works on Emicida Soundwave Series

    BertBuilds works on Emicida Soundwave Series

    Bertbuilds collaborates with Epic Games alongside Zen Creative and Paradox Builds to create the “Emicida Soundwave Series” inspired by his life’s journey and how it influenced his music. The experience also introduced the “Triumphant Emote” and “Keep Going Lobby Track” released on April 28th 2022

  • Rockets vs Cars goes live as Limited Time Mode

    Rockets vs Cars goes live as Limited Time Mode

    Bert’s first LTM goes live on the Fortnite frontpage. Rockets vs Cars goes live as Limited Time Mode and becomes so popular it returns as a ltm a month later.

  • Rockets vs Stunters becomes most popular game in the Creative Hub

    Rockets vs Stunters becomes most popular game in the Creative Hub

    Bert creates a rockets vs cars gamemode based on the popular GTA version. He takes the most Popular Variety spot in the Creative Welcome Hub the next week as well as the weeks after. Creating a wave in the community of cars vs everything type maps.

  • 2v2 Gunfight – Oblivion is featured in the Creative Hub

    2v2 Gunfight – Oblivion is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Bert – 2v2 Gunfight – Oblivion is featured in the Fortnite hub. Fight on a spaceship in hyperspace! Defeat the enemy within 60 sec Or capture one of the zones to win the match! Remake of a popular Unreal Tournament map.

  • CTF – Face is featured in the Creative Hub

    CTF – Face is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made bt Bert- CTF – Face is featured in the Creative Hub as part of the 20th anniversary of Unreal Tournament 1999. Bert gets featured with his Fortnite capture the flag version of the iconic Facing Worlds map from Unreal Tournament 1999

  • Jonesy Research Center is featured in the Creative Hub

    Jonesy Research Center is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Bert – Shrink down and explore a puzzle death run inside Jonesy, the iconic default character of Fortnite!

  • Stranger Things Breakout is featured in the Creative Hub

    Stranger Things Breakout is featured in the Creative Hub

    As part of the Fortnite X Stranger Things Event, Bert partners up with creator Quinthein to Create a unique adventure in the wicked world of Stranger Things Season 3

  • Facing Worlds TDM is featured in the Creative Hub

    Facing Worlds TDM is featured in the Creative Hub

    Made by Bert – A team deathmatch version of the iconic Facing Worlds map from Unreal Tournament 1999

  • Raven’s Realm is featured in the Creative Hub

    Raven’s Realm is featured in the Creative Hub

    Bert gets featured within Creative for the first time!

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