Advanced Technology and Research

Arup’s Advanced Technology and Research Group consistently provides exceptional value to its clients through the development of solutions to their more challenging technical problems.

Our teams have world class expertise in our fields of activity, and our philosophy is based upon creative problem-solving, which feeds upon the transfer of thought and technology between the different disciplines and industries in which we work. This promotes a high level of innovation which regularly delivers a significant positive impact on the operation, value and delivery of structures, systems and products.

We deliver successful solutions by:

• gaining a full understanding of the client’s needs and objectives

• developing a fundamental understanding of the problem at hand, usually working from first principles

• drawing upon our in-depth knowledge of international design codes and specialist guidance, and first-hand engagement with research programmes in our fields world-wide

• developing and using advanced numerical simulation tools

• validating our methods, including numerical simulation techniques, by means of performance monitoring, prototype testing and forensic investigations

• using our experience of the achievable benefits and pit-falls of using new materials, components and design methodologies around the world

Our experience and work across the built environment, offshore, process and product design industries is constantly evolving to meet new challenges.