ARUP BV

Their core work

ARUP BV is the Dutch arm of Arup, a globally recognized multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm. They provide structural engineering, building design, and energy systems expertise across infrastructure and construction projects. In H2020, they contributed specialist knowledge on underground construction techniques (diaphragm wall joints) and building-integrated renewable energy systems. Their work bridges civil engineering with clean energy performance in the built environment.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

ARUP's early H2020 involvement (2016-2017) centered on traditional civil engineering — specifically underground construction with diaphragm walls and structural panel joints. By 2019, their focus shifted decisively toward building energy performance, including heat pumps, magnetocaloric systems, PV thermal technology, and borehole thermal energy storage. This mirrors the broader industry pivot from structural engineering toward decarbonization of the built environment.

ARUP is moving from traditional structural engineering toward energy-efficient building systems, making them a strong candidate for future projects on building decarbonization and renewable energy integration.

How they like to work

ARUP has never coordinated an H2020 project, instead contributing as a participant, partner, or third party — consistent with a large consultancy that brings specialist expertise to researcher-led consortia. Despite only 3 projects, they have worked with 36 unique partners across 13 countries, indicating they integrate easily into diverse teams. Their third-party role in RES4BUILD suggests they are often brought in for targeted technical input rather than full consortium membership.

Despite limited H2020 participation, ARUP has connected with 36 partners across 13 countries, reflecting the broad reach of the consortia they join. Their network spans Western and Northern Europe, consistent with their Amsterdam base and Arup's global presence.

What sets them apart

ARUP brings the credibility and engineering depth of a major global consultancy to EU research consortia — a rare combination of industry-grade practical experience with academic collaboration willingness. Their dual expertise in structural infrastructure and building energy systems means they can contribute across the full lifecycle of a building, from construction through operational energy performance. For consortium builders, ARUP offers a trusted brand and real-world implementation perspective that strengthens proposals.

Highlights from their portfolio

• TTMJ
  Focused on a highly specific civil engineering innovation — a new diaphragm wall joint system for deeper underground construction, with ARUP as a direct participant receiving EUR 132,881.
• RES4BUILD
  Addresses building decarbonization through multiple integrated technologies (heat pumps, magnetocaloric, PV thermal, borehole storage), signaling ARUP's pivot toward clean energy in buildings.