Charlotte Fernández
UKIMEA Press Office,Leeds
Arup’s founder, Sir Ove Arup, was named a Leading Consulting Engineer of the last 100 years at the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Centenary Awards in Barcelona.
Sir Ove was one of only two individuals to be given this accolade for their contribution to consulting engineering over the last century – cementing his reputation on a global stage.
Sir Ove formed Arup in 1946 in London at the age of 51. By 1976, he had firmly put Arup on the map with the completion of the Sydney Opera House, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the establishment of offices on four continents. And, today, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry.
FIDIC Trophies of Excellence were also awarded to the firm and numerous building and infrastructure projects that Arup played a significant role in, including the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Hong Kong International Airport and the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Founded in 1913, FIDIC represents the consulting engineering industry globally and its membership covers 94 countries. For more information about the FIDIC Awards or to view the full list of winners, please visit the FIDIC website.