Buro Happold
Buro Happold is a global partnership in the construction industry, founded in 1976, with a team of 3,158 employees specializing in engineering, design, and advisory services.
Founding and Structure
Buro Happold, a partnership firm, was established in 1976. The firm operates in the construction industry and is headquartered in Bath, England. With a substantial team size of 3,158 employees, Buro Happold stands as a large enterprise with a global presence, including locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
Services and Specialties
Buro Happold specializes in a wide range of engineering and consultancy services. Key areas include structural engineering, building services (MEP) engineering, facade engineering, fire engineering, ground engineering, and infrastructure. The company also offers expertise in areas such as digital consultancy, sustainability consulting, social value consulting, and economic development.
Major Projects
Buro Happold has been involved in several high-profile projects worldwide. Notable among these are the AMAALA ultra-luxury tourism destination in Saudi Arabia, the QuTech Delft research institute in the Netherlands, and the Bridgend County Borough Council's district heating energy network. The firm also provided strategic advice for the British Museum's phased upgrade of its Building Management Systems (BMS).
Digital and Analytics Services
The firm's digital consultancy services encompass building performance diagnostics, Building Information Modelling (BIM), building management systems, and digital twinning. They also provide analytics services for various domains, including workplace, cultural venues, airports, rail passengers, campuses, and urban areas. A significant example is the digital twin created for the district heating energy network of Bridgend County Borough Council.
Commitment to Sustainability
Buro Happold has set ambitious sustainability goals, including reducing operational carbon emissions by 21% by 2025 and designing all new projects to be net zero carbon in operation by 2030. The firm also aims to reduce the embodied carbon intensity of new buildings, major retrofits, and infrastructure projects by 50% by 2030. Their work on the AMAALA project in Saudi Arabia and support for BREEAM certification for QuTech Delft highlight this commitment.