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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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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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MEP Engineer of the Year 2012

30/11/2012 Written by Roger Nickells No comments

Buro Happold’s Dr Robert Cooke, already a well known personality in the industry in the Middle East, is the proud winner of the MEP Engineer of the Year for 2012.  Rob was recognised for his significant contribution

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Categories: Building services engineering, Sustainability, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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Young MEP Engineer of the Year 2012

30/11/2012 Written by Roger Nickells No comments

Buro Happold’s Agnieszka Szymczyk has continued the trend of winning in the Middle East by being recognised as the Young MEP Engineer of the Year for 2012. This follows on from Mike Slessor’s win last year. Agnieszka h

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Categories: Building services engineering, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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First concrete laid for new Saudi Embassy in New Delhi

15/10/2012 No comments

Middle East engineering expert Eddie Pugh joins Ambassador in laying concrete blinding for New Delhi Embassy and Residency

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Categories: Civic, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India


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Conall Doherty chosen as ICE apprentice

04/09/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Congratulations to graduate structural engineer Conall Doherty who has been chosen as one of only six ICE President’s Apprentices in this year’s ICE apprentice competition

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Categories: Saudi Arabia, UAE


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Another accolade for the new Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)

28/06/2012 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Following on from winning the coveted Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012 Award for Best Sustainable Development in April, the SKMC has now...

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Categories: Healthcare, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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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More award success in the Middle East for Buro Happold

15/12/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

Buro Happold’s enviable reputation in the Middle East, established over 30 years of delivering cutting edge solutions in the built environment, has been further bolstered at this year’s MEP awards.  The...

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Categories: Sustainability, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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The UAE celebrates 40 years as a nation

02/12/2011 Written by Gill Sincock No comments

The United Arab Emirates is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its formation on the 2nd December, through a series of special events and festivities across the region. Formed in 1971 the UAE is a federation of seven emirates;...

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Categories: News, UAE


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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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Categories: Culture, Education, Sustainability, United Kingdom, India, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE


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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 Buro Happold bolsters Middle East team with new directors

Buro Happold bolsters Middle East team with new directors

07/06/2010 Written by Chris White No comments

Strategic appointments include new country director for Saudi Arabia International multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Buro Happold has appointed Oliver Plunkett as its new country director for Saudi...

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Categories: Press Releases, Saudi Arabia, UAE


Buro Happold Iconic design for the Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi

Iconic design for the Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi

30/01/2009

Inspiring exhibition spaces planned Located on Saadiyat Island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi, the new Louvre will provide inspiring, high-quality exhibition spaces for stunning works of art from around the world,...

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