Arup

Arup Group Limited, commonly known as Arup, is a multinational professional services firm that provides engineering, design, planning, project management, and advisory services for the built environment. Headquartered in London, Arup operates worldwide with offices in over 40 countries and employs thousands of staff.

Founded in 1946 in London by Sir Ove Arup as Ove Arup & Partners, the firm began as a civil and structural engineering practice and evolved into an integrated design and engineering consultancy. The company has long emphasized a holistic approach to projects, often described as “Total Design,” which promotes collaboration across disciplines to optimize performance, sustainability, and aesthetics. It is organized as an independent, employee-owned entity.

Arup i s involved in a broad range of specialties, including structural engineering, building services, acoustics, sustainability, and digital design. It has contributed to many landmark projects and infrastructure undertakings around the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Beijing National Stadium, as well as numerous bridges, tunnels, and energy installations. The firm also develops modeling, energy simulations, and other computational tools to support integrated design.

In addition to its engineering work, Arup operates Arup Associates (architecture and design) and pursues research and development initiatives focused on sustainable building practices, resilience, and urban systems. The firm emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation to address challenges in climate change, urbanization, and critical infrastructure.