.st0 { fill: #C4D600; } .style0 { fill: #C4D600; } .style1 { fill: white; } What matters Menu Buro Happold expands its global reach into Australia Home » News » Buro Happold expands its global reach into Australia Buro Happold is entering the Australian market with the creation of a footprint in Melbourne. Our presence in the region expands our global reach, which includes 2,000 engineering, design and consulting professionals operating across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US. With a focus on economic and planning-led development advice, including urban regeneration, transport nodes and specialist economic precincts, Buro Happold has helped create many of the most recognised and innovative urban environments around the world. These include the London 2012 Olympic Park and Stadium, New York City’s The High Line, Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, TRX City Development in Kuala Lumpur, Gothenburg RiverCity revitalisation, Berlin stations of the future programme, the economic resurgence of Detroit and the extension of the New York subway. Buro Happold will focus on core advisory activities, including developing strategies for urban planning, economic development, commercial structuring and management for city regions in Australia. Image: Adobe Stock The new Australian practice will provide consulting and advisory services, including strategic and urban planning, economic development, commercial structuring and management for city regions. Our services will enable organisations and communities to unlock growth, respond to and drive change, and work in partnership with investors to share risks and benefits. Importantly, Buro Happold is skilled and experienced at providing sustainable outcomes that unpack the complexities of energy transformation and deliver pathways to net zero, with expertise demonstrated by our report for C40 Cities – The multiple benefits of deep retrofits: a toolkit for cities. It will also enable Buro Happold to provide an improved service to clients across the Asia-Pacific region, supporting existing offices in Jakarta and Hong Kong. In addition, it strengthens our mission to create an equitable and sustainable built environment. When James Bruce took over the helm as Buro Happold’s Chief Executive Officer in April 2021, he had a clear message that the business would strengthen its global presence and, in doing so, create a better, more sustainable world. Today’s announcement marks just that – adding an additional location to our presence across the globe. The Australian plan is aligned with our global strategy, with a primary focus on key city shaping activities. Our depth of expertise in traditional design services, as well as the practical provision of integrated consulting and engineering services on major urban development and revitalisation projects, sets us apart. James Bruce, CEO, Buro Happold “Climate targets and social justice reforms are rightly coming to the fore and with the existing depth of Buro Happold’s skills in energy consulting, we are well equipped to provide advice that supports the initiatives being pursued by organisations”, continues James. Andrew Bell has 30 years of experience as an advisor on major infrastructure projects. Image: Buro Happold Andrew Bell, who has 30 years of strategic consulting experience, is launching Buro Happold’s practice in Australia. I am joining Buro Happold at such an exciting time. It is clear that their pedigree in tackling complex infrastructure challenges in the built environment will be a welcome presence in the Australian market, where there are significant opportunities to create impact and value. Andrew Bell, Buro Happold “This builds upon our presence on projects such as the Suburban Rail Loop in Melbourne, the Aerotropolis commercial district at Sydney’s second airport and Adelaide’s Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre. We are looking forward to increasing our involvement across the country, which is undoubtedly going through a period of rapid acceleration, not least from the Australian Government’s significant investment in economic and social infrastructure,” continues Andrew. Date published 16/11/21 Share .st0 { fill: #C4D600; } .style0 { fill: #C4D600; } .style1 { fill: white; } Let's keep in touch Subscribe to our newsletter Sign me up What we do Projects Specialisms Sectors Quick links Find an office Find a specialist Social media Legal Policies and terms Buro Happold standard Ts&Cs Modern Slavery Policy Cookies Policy Cookies settings © 2021 Buro Happold