Annual Review
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The BuroHappold Principles
Most BuroHappold people would agree we are a practice with values that have endured for more than 41 years.
In changing times, we decided to confirm the priorities and articulation of our Principles. In May 2017 we took the unusual step of asking our people for input.
Using a mobile app, we invited debate and discussion from everyone across the practice on 15 themes. This got the conversation started. From analysis of 500 of the most detailed responses we synthesised six key Principles that reflect our combined view of what we all value.
Partners were delighted. The elevation of Wellbeing to a position of singular priority is especially relevant in a rapidly urbanising world, as is the linkage between technology and empathy.
We value human wellbeing, and are discontented with limitations. We commit to taking this as seriously for our people as our projects.
We are a diverse, one-firm culture. When we get it right, it sings. Internal barriers are always to be overcome through inclusivity.
We embrace mutual responsibility. It is easy to default to individual success. Teams need to share success and failure in the same way.
We are more than a business. We care about the legacy of our work. We have a responsibility of care as an employer and influencer in the shaping of the world.
Sustainability is intrinsic to the economic and social impact of our work. Going beyond compliance requires challenging preconceptions, taking extra steps.
It takes courage to create. Our culture fosters a dynamic between technology and empathy to gain deeper insight, unleash imagination, and manage risk.
If you live by these principles, roll up your sleeves and join us.
Our Global Leadership Team
A global community of world leading
engineers and professionals
As an integrated engineering practice, we are able to unite experts from across disciplines to solve some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. 60 partners and 1,700 employees operate from 21 locations across the globe. We employ creative thinking, evidence based analytics and digital design technology to realise inspiring and sustainable projects that improve the built environment for communities and the planet alike.
Our expertise spans seven core sectors and draws on 29 distinct specialisms. So whether a client is looking to realise a cultural venue of value, breathe new life into a former industrial site, or raise their game with an iconic sports stadium, we have the skills to realise their ambition and deliver beyond it.
For every project, we can handpick leading engineers and professionals from across our global practice to create a bespoke team that can respond to the unique challenges presented. This allows us to combine extensive sector experience, in depth expert knowledge and vital local understanding to realise projects that exceed expectation and excite the imagination.
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Sector Reviews
Shaping our world with intelligent engineering
Seven sectors, seven diverse, dynamic bodies of work. From stunning and complex cultural venues, to unique sports stadia, ground-breaking research labs to visionary airports, BuroHappold’s consultants, engineers and experts always go beyond the brief, transforming outcomes for every user. Our sector leaders head up teams that work collaboratively, creating bespoke teams of experts to match each job, from each of ours offices across the world. We work as a partnership, and that means every client gets the best people for each job, producing the greatest possible results, every time.
