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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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Matthew Birchall, expert in lightweight structures, joins Partnership

01/05/2013 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Renowned expert in lightweight structures Matthew Birchall has become the newest member of Buro Happold LLP. Matthew, an engineering and architecture graduate, joined the consultancy in 2006 and has been instrumental in building...

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Categories: Sports & Entertainment, Structural engineering, China, United Kingdom


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Beijing office hosts official opening party

25/04/2013 Written by Yin Liu No comments

Buro Happold’s presence in China has finally become official, following the recent office launch party. More than 80 guests attended the event, helping our team to celebrate the occasion, and to cement new and existing...

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Categories: China


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Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering winners announced

21/03/2013 No comments

Internet and Web pioneers win the inaugural Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

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Categories: India, China, Russia, Germany, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom, United States


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Partnership welcomes two new appointments

24/01/2013 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Buro Happold has announced the appointment of two new partners bringing the partnership to a total of 50. Happold Consulting’s Lawrie Robertson and Mumbai based Anil Hira will add their considerable expertise and market insight...

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Categories: Commercial office, Commercial residential, Urban development, India, United Kingdom, UAE, Saudi Arabia, United States, Poland, Italy, Germany, Nordics, China


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Top rankings in WA100 2013

21/12/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Buro Happold is thrilled to announce that the consultancy has been voted the top structural engineer and the number two services engineer in Building Design’s WA100 survey, completed by leading architectural...

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Categories: Structural engineering, Building services engineering, India, China, United Kingdom, United States


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Design team announced for Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong

12/12/2012 No comments

Chinese opera centre will be West Kowloon cultural district’s first arts venue

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Categories: Culture, China


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Buro Happold sponsors the WAN Architectural Effectiveness Awards

12/07/2012 Written by R Davies No comments

We are delighted to be partnering with WAN on the Architectural Effectiveness Awards for the second year

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Categories: United Kingdom, Poland, Italy, Germany, Nordics, China, India


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10 Design and Buro Happold collaborate on bridge success

01/06/2012 No comments

10 DESIGN and Buro Happold have won the design competition for the key signature gateway bridge for the new Shizimen Business District in Zhuhai, China.    

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Categories: Urban development, China


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Gold medal glory for Paul Westbury

23/05/2012 1 comment

The Institution of Structural Engineers has announced there are to be two winners of its coveted Gold Medal this year: Buro Happold's CEO Paul Westbury, and Chris Wise from Expedition Engineering. Awarded for...

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Categories: Sports & Entertainment, Structural engineering, United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Germany, Nordics, India, China


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Innovative engineering overcomes seismic, structural challenges of BIG’s Vancouver Tower

10/05/2012 No comments

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold is providing structural engineering services for the Beach and Howe mixed-use tower in Vancouver, Canada; Buro Happold is the design engineer, working in collaboration...

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Categories: Commercial office, Commercial residential, Structural engineering, China, Nordics, Italy, United States


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Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering opens for nominations

28/02/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Panel of internationally renowned judges also announced

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Categories: India, China, Nordics, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Italy, Germany


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Buro Happold celebrates winning night at the Structural Awards 2011

21/11/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

International multidisciplinary engineering consultants Buro Happold added to their already impressive awards tally for 2011 with a night of wins at this year’s prestigious Structural Awards ceremony on Friday (18 November). The...

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Nurturing the next generation of engineers

17/11/2011 Written by Professor Mike Cook No comments

With our planet under increasing strain from population growth, hunger for scarce resources and the impact of global warming, there is no doubt that the world needs more engineers. For they are the people who understand the...

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Categories: Opinion, United Kingdom, India, China, Nordics, Germany, Italy, Poland, United States, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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Buro Happold computational design expert to speak at BIM Show Live

21/10/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Dr Shrikant Sharma to talk about advanced applications of BIM for integrated modelling Dr Shrikant Sharma, computational design expert at international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold is to share...

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Buro Happold First office opened in mainland China

First office opened in mainland China

01/05/2011

International engineering consultancy Buro Happold is opening its first office in Mainland China in May. Based in the Kerry Centre in the CBD, the office will initially offer Structural Engineering, followed swiftly by Façade and...

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Categories: Press Releases, China


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Structures expert bolsters Buro Happold’s team in Hong Kong

04/01/2010 Written by Chris White

Chris Sparrow to support practice’s strategic push into Asia Pacific market Global multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold has appointed Chris Sparrow as Group Director and Regional Discipline Leader...

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Categories: Structural engineering, China


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Buro Happold opens Hong Kong office in Far East push

23/06/2009

Practice bolsters presence in region and lands major rail station appointment Global multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold has opened its first office in the Far East to extend its global reach,...

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Categories: Press Releases, China