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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 initiates parliamentary inquiry

01/09/2010 Written by Gill Sincock

Engineering consultancy works with APDIG to tackle fundamental industry concerns Rod Macdonald, Chairman of international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold, has initiated a process which is leading...

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Categories: Press Releases, United Kingdom


Glasgow’s Briggait Building transformed in to arts space

11/08/2010

Buro Happold completes conversion of Victorian fish market to artist studios One of Glasgow’s best loved buildings and architectural gems has been given a new breath of life. The Briggait Building, a late nineteenth...

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Categories: Press Releases, Culture, Structural engineering, Building services engineering, Lighting, United Kingdom


Buro Happold installation wins coveted American Institute of Architects award

06/08/2010

Aortic Arc a hit with students and judges alike International multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold has a reputation for delivering innovation design, and this includes art works as well as the more...

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Categories: Press Releases, Education, Culture, Structural engineering, United States


Buro Happold undertakes South Humber Channel Marine Studies for renewable energy proposals

06/08/2010 Written by Gill Sincock

Yorkshire Forward commissions consultancy as part of environmental studies team Situated on the east coast of north England, the Humber Estuary is the UK’s largest port complex, handling on average 40,000 ship movements...

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Categories: Press Releases, Water, Water, Flood risk, Coastal and marine


Optimal Energy; the twenty year house?

23/07/2010

We face ever-increasing pressures on finite global resources due to the rise of the throw-away society and a growing world population. We need more than ever to embrace both recycling and reuse, but are we recycling in the most...

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Categories: Press Releases, Waste


Grand opening of Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, Kazakhstan

08/07/2010 Written by Chris White

The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center was officially opened on 5th July in the presence of President Nazarbayev and heads of state in a grand ceremony, with a performance by the Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, timed to coincide with...

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Categories: Press Releases, Culture, Civic, Structural engineering


Buro Happold expert responds to axing of BSF

06/07/2010 Written by Gill Sincock

Expert warns of threat to ‘fragile’ industry Dr Mike Entwisle, associate director at international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold said, “We are greatly saddened by the decision not only to axe...

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Categories: Press Releases, Opinion, Education, United Kingdom


Buro Happold appoints new Director of Fire Engineering

06/07/2010 Written by Gill Sincock

Andy Passingham strengthens consultancy’s global fire engineering capabilities International multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold has bolstered its fire engineering offering with the appointment of a...

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Categories: Press Releases, Fire engineering