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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.

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Two minutes with Davood Liaghat

02/11/2012 Written by Tracy Hobson No comments

How did you make the choice to specialise in Bridge Engineering?Bridge Engineering sort of chose me… I studied Civil Engineering in Bristol, then got the opportunity to go straight on to do a PhD, researching lo

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Categories: Two Minutes With..., Bridges & civil structures


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Boston’s new North Bank pedestrian bridge

20/07/2012 Written by David Roccosalva No comments

While Friday 13th may not be the most auspicious date, it was cause for celebration in Boston,USA as the North Bank Pedestrian Bridge opened to the public. Cutting the ribbon was Deval Patrick, Governor of the Commonwealth of...

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Categories: Urban development, Bridges & civil structures, United States


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Atwater Multimodal Bridge

30/04/2012 Written by Steve Chucovich No comments

In 2007 the City of Los Angeles released “The Los Angeles River Master Plan,” the culmination of a five- year effort involving thousands of citizens and untold city, state and federal agencies. The plan outlines a blueprint for...

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Categories: Urban development, Transport, Bridges & civil structures, United States


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Work starts on new bridge in Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal

01/03/2012 No comments

Following winning the European design competition for a new pedestrian bridge, staged by the Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Powell-Williams Architects and Buro Happold have commenced work on the project in this popular tourist...

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Buro Happold Construction of iconic bridge reaches major milestone

Construction of iconic bridge reaches major milestone

15/12/2010

Ponte della Musica now spans the Tiber in Rome The two sides of the Ponte della Musica, a dual purpose pedestrian and public transport bridge, have been connected – representing a major milestone in the construction of...

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Categories: Transport, Bridges & civil structures, Transport, Italy


Buro Happold Winner Announced for River Soar Foot and Cycle Bridge Competition

Winner Announced for River Soar Foot and Cycle Bridge Competition

02/03/2009

Buro Happold, with Explorations Architecture, has been announced as winner of the competition to design a new foot and cycle bridge crossing the River Soar in Leicester. The project vision sought to stimulate the...

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Buro Happold Buro Happold & Explorations Architecture win Metro West – Liffey Valley Bridge Design Competition

Buro Happold & Explorations Architecture win Metro West – Liffey Valley Bridge Design Competition

25/02/2009

The Railway Procurement Agency is pleased to announce that the winners of the competition to design the Metro West–Liffey Valley Bridge are Buro Happold and Explorations Architecture. The RIAI (Royal Institute of the...

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Buro Happold Caldon Canal footbridge lifted into place as work nears completion

Caldon Canal footbridge lifted into place as work nears completion

15/01/2009

Steel bridge crucial first phase of new North Staffordshire masterplan Construction of a striking new footbridge over Caldon Canal in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent took a significant step forward just before Christmas,...

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Categories: Press Releases, Urban development, Structural engineering, Bridges & civil structures, United Kingdom