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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.

Global technology companies collaborate to create intelligent urban spaces

16/05/2012 No comments

Greenwich Peninsula hosts partnership signing ceremony with Minister of State for Universities and Science

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Categories: Urban development, Environment, Urban development, United Kingdom


Hugh Mallett voices concerns of the contaminated land sector with UK government

04/04/2012 No comments

Last week the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) supported by Hugh Mallett of Buro Happold  met with Richard Benyon MP,  Environment Minister (DEFRA) who has special responsibility for land and water.  The...

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Categories: Urban development, Environment, Geoenvironmental, United Kingdom


Down to earth

08/02/2012 Written by Natasha Watson 1 comment

Pigs love it, Glastonbury’s full of it, and it’s a pain to get out of carpets.

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Categories: Education, Culture, Structural engineering, Environment, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Poland


Hands off our land:Buro Happold comments on the National Planning Policy Framework

03/01/2012 Written by Sue Garland No comments

The current positioning of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is of great interest to renowned consulting engineers, Buro Happold. The Environment Industries Commission (EIC) which serves as an interface between the...

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Categories: Urban development, Environment, Urban development, Geoenvironmental, United Kingdom


Buro Happold joins with EDGE members to hit back at Chancellor’s ‘Green Retreat’

16/12/2011 1 comment

Consultancy and other key industry names in letter to the Telegraph supporting environmental regulation

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Categories: Sustainability, Environment, United Kingdom


Buro Happold supports major sustainability-led Gulf project

29/11/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Consultancy delivering phase 2 and 3 of Heart of Doha, Qatar’s responsible urban redevelopment Situated in central Doha, Qatar’s capital city and economic powerhouse, the Heart of Doha is an ambitious and ground...

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Categories: Press Releases, Urban development, Sustainability, Environment, Urban development


Concerns over contaminated land

22/11/2011 Written by Sue Garland No comments

10,000 contaminated land sector professionals call for safeguards in NPPF – EIC to launch campaign  The Environment Industries Commission (EIC) Contaminated Land Working Group has expressed serious concerns to the...

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Categories: News, Environment, Urban development, Geoenvironmental, United Kingdom


James Hobson, Waste Consultant

07/10/2011 Written by Rachel Davies No comments

James is a Waste Consultant based in our Edinburgh Office.  How does your story in waste begin? Well I went to University in Edinburgh where I got a degree in Forestry, and after that I moved to Ireland...

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Categories: Two Minutes With..., Waste, Environment, United Kingdom