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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.

Gold medal glory for Paul Westbury

23/05/2012 No comments

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, Denmark, India, China


Award winning Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

27/04/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

New Abu Dhabi medical complex wins Cityscape Best Sustainable Development award

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Categories: Healthcare, Saudi Arabia, UAE


Preserving 7,000 years of history: Palm Leaf Architecture in the UAE

16/04/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Recreating traditional Arabian architecture

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Categories: Culture, Structural engineering, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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


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


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, Denmark, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Italy, Germany


King Abdullah Financial District

20/12/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Creating Saudi Arabia’s most significant commercial real estate development

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Categories: Commercial office, Culture, Urban development, Urban development, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Saudi Arabia