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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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2013 Civic Trust Awards - winners revealed

11/03/2013 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

A number of Buro Happold projects received recognition in the recently announced UK Civic Trust awards for 2013. In all seven Buro Happold projects were announced as outright winners of the award with three receiving...

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Categories: Sports & Entertainment, Culture, Commercial residential, Inclusive design, Fire engineering, United Kingdom


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Phil Anthony Moutousamy named Young BME Engineer of the Year

28/01/2013 No comments

Buro Happold senior structural engineer, Phil Anthony Moutousamy, was recently named the AFBE UK Young Engineer of the Year at an awards reception at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. The judges were impressed by...

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


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Royal recognition for Paul Westbury - Buro Happold CEO

04/01/2013 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

We are delighted to announce that Paul Westbury, Buro Happold’s Chief Executive, has been recognised for his services to engineering and construction in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list with the award of a CBE (Commander of the...

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Categories: Sports & Entertainment, United Kingdom


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Pinnacle Bank Arena celebrates milestone with topping off ceremony on 12/12/12

21/12/2012 Written by Kelli Hardiman No comments

The final beam for the new Pinnacle Bank Arena was hoisted into place marking a significant milestone for this signature development.

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Categories: Sports & Entertainment, Structural engineering, United States


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Institution of Structural Engineers Awards - double winner!

06/11/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Buro Happold scores two triumphant wins at the recent Institution of Structural Engineers Awards.  

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Categories: Culture, Sports & Entertainment, Structural engineering, United Kingdom, United States


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Winners! Royal Shakespeare Theatre and London 2012 Olympic Stadium strike gold at the Structural Steel Design Awards

13/07/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Two of Buro Happold’s recent major projects have been selected from a shortlist of 29 UK based entries to win a coveted Structural Steel Award 2012. The acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avon and the...

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Spectacular roof walk project at The O2 opens

28/05/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Engineering consultancy Buro Happold, contractors ISG and Base Structures have worked together to complete the challenging design and build programme for the new unique and daring visitor attraction at The O2 in London,...

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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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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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The World of Cricket

21/10/2011 Written by Matthew Grant No comments

Construction of Phase I of the Pune International Cricket stadium is drawing to an end and the population of Pune is waiting with baited breath for the grand opening of where the IPL team Sahara Warriors will call home. We are...

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BCI award successes for Buro Happold

13/10/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

International engineering consultant triumphs at industry awards International multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold scooped three wins and a highly commended at last night’s 24th annual BCI awards,...

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Categories: Awards, Press Releases, Culture, Sports & Entertainment, United Kingdom


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Buro Happold selected as structural engineers for new Nebraskan basketball arena

18/08/2011 Written by Gill Sincock

Consultancy to deliver the new home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers International multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold is to provide structural engineering services for the West Haymarket Arena; the new...

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Aviva Stadium takes Overall Award and Best Building Award 2010 at the Irish Concrete Society Awards

29/03/2011 Written by Gill Sincock

Buro Happold project triumphs over stiff competition The annual Irish Concrete Society awards took place this weekend at the Conrad Hotel, Dublin. The awards recognise excellence in the design or construction of a...

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Buro Happold projects succeed at RICS awards 2010

19/10/2010 Written by Gill Sincock

Consultancy enjoys recognition for inspiration projects Four of international multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happolds’ projects have been recognised at this year’s RICS awards. The annual awards...

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Buro Happold Creating unique geometry at Lansdowne Road Stadium

Creating unique geometry at Lansdowne Road Stadium

30/01/2009

Why concrete is Buro Happold's material of choice Geoff Werran, project director, and Fergus McCormick, structural engineering leader, of Buro Happold describe the concrete works at the new Aviva (Lansdowne Road)...

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