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As a world leading engineering consultancy Buro Happold constantly features in the news around the globe. We provide updates on our projects, expert commentary on industry issues and legislation, as well as insight and ‘what-ifs’ about our latest technical and practical innovations in the built environment.

To find out more about how we’re changing the world in which we live, work and play, browse our archive of news stories and research below. You can filter the list to see just what you’re after, and if you need to know more contact a member of our press team or email us at enquiries@burohappold.com.

Buro Happold expert stresses dialogue crucial for green buildings development

04/04/2012 No comments

Recently associate Marek Dąbrowski, based in Buro Happold’s Warsaw office, took part in Eurobuild’s Office and FM Market in CE conference.  Dąbrowski was one of the panel members discussing Green or steel, which is the...

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Categories: Poland


Half a million mud blocks and still counting!

04/04/2012 1 comment

At last! We are delighted to confirm that we have passed the 500,000 mud block manufacturing milestone on the Atturaif UNESCO World Heritage Site, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! The mud blocks are being used for the restoration or...

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Categories: Saudi Arabia


Winners! Buro Happold scoops top prizes at this year’s NCE/ACE Awards

03/04/2012 No comments

Buro Happold has won this year’s Consultant of the Year category at the prestigious NCE/ ACE awards, announced last Friday at the exclusive Claridges Hotel in London, UK. The awards mark outstanding business performance by civil...

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Categories: United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, UAE


Managed Lanes - Boom or Bust

03/04/2012 Written by Philip Bates No comments

Across the globe highway authorities are struggling to balance the ever growing public demand for highway capacity with declining budgets due to increasing unwillingness from the public to pay higher gas taxes.

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Categories: United States


Temple Quay Bridge - Highly Commended

03/04/2012 Written by Kevin Grant No comments

Our lighting team receive 'highly commended' for their work on Temple Quay Bridge at the Lighting Design Awards 2012 - Exterior Lighting Category

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Categories: Lighting, United Kingdom


Building Italy's Sustainable Future

20/03/2012 No comments

Paolo Cresci, sustainability expert in our Milan office talks about our work in Italy and how the construction market is embracing sustainability in the built environment.   Paolo Cresci, esperto di sostenibilità del nostro ufficio di Milano, espone il suo punto di vista sull'attivita' di Buro Happold in Italia e su come il mercato delle costruzioni stia incorporando la sostenibilità nell'ambiente costruito

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Categories: Italy


How green is your desert?

20/03/2012 Written by Rob Cooke No comments

Dr Rob Cooke, Buro Happold’s renewable energy expert in the Middle East talks about the new era of green thinking in the region. Renowned for being rich in fossil fuels and with the natural benefit of sunshine all...

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Categories: Saudi Arabia, UAE


Jonathan on winning streak

14/03/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Buro Happold engineer Jonathan Dewsbury became the winner of the 43rd Cooling Prize after presenting his paper, along with the other candidates, at Queen’s University Belfast on 21st March. Research engineer Jonathan Dewsbury...

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Categories: United Kingdom