Post-Tensioned Slabs: Benefits, Challenges, and Questions
Robert Lockhart, a senior engineer in Manchester, sharing his knowledge and experience on post-tensioned slabs. Post-tensioned (PT) slabs offer significant advantages for modern construction. By enabling longer spans and thinner floor plates, they reduce structural depth and give architects greater flexibility in design. In recent projects, I’ve seen PT systems to be invaluable in resolving […]
RIBA Sussex Summer Social – Saltdean Lido
QED Structures were delighted to attend the RIBA Sussex Summer Social – Saltdean Lido, hosted by RIBA Sussex Branch. Nigel Tsang, Klara Koudelkova, and Samantha Salsoni enjoyed catching up and meeting lots of new people within the industry. Nigel Tsang was one of the speakers at the event, alongside Phillip Naylor from R H Partnership […]
Six Months In: A Conversation with Carolina
We are delighted to celebrate Carolina, a skilled Associate Director who became part of the QED team six months ago at our London office. Recently, we had the pleasure or interviewing Carolina to gain insight into her journey, experiences, and reflections during her time with us. What is your name and how long have you […]
Our London Team Social
Last week, our London team came together for a well-deserved company social, and it was a brilliant evening from start to finish. The evening began at Home Slice in Neal’s Yard, where the team shared three large pizzas and drinks in a relaxed setting. From there, they headed to The Comedy Store near Piccadilly where […]
We’ve Moved! Our New Manchester Office
We are excited to announce that recently we made the decision to move Manchester Offices, we are now located at Blackfriars House a fully serviced office in the heart of the city just off Deansgate. The office is more centrally based allowing for better transportation links for employees when travelling to the office and for […]
Six Months In: A Conversation with Tim
We are delighted to celebrate Tim, a skilled Senior Engineer who became part of the QED Structures team six months ago at our Barcelona office. Recently, we interviewed Tim to gain insight into his journey, experiences, and reflections during his time with us. What is your name and how long have you been working at […]
Hove Team Picnic
Recently, some of our Hove team enjoyed a well-deserved break from the working day with an after-work picnic. We gathered outdoors to enjoy food, refreshments, and conversation, taking the opportunity to connect outside the office. We had a variety of activities including swing ball, boules, football, and frisbee, which added a lively and enjoyable element […]
Six Months In: A Conversation with Daniel
We are excited to celebrate Daniel, a talented Revit Technician who joined QED six months ago in our London office. We recently interviewed Daniel to talk about his journey, experiences, and reflections during his time with us. What is your name and how long have you been working at QED? My name is Daniel Edmonds; […]
Lydhurst Estate – A High-End Passivhaus Residence
We’re pleased to be providing structural and civil engineering consultancy services for a great new residence on the Lydhurst Estate in West Sussex. Designed to meet rigorous Passivhaus standards, this 1,300m² private home is a strong example of how sustainable design can sit seamlessly alongside high-end residential architecture. The scheme includes undercroft parking, an indoor […]
SECBE Winners 2025!
We’re proud to share that QED Structures has been awarded SME of the Year (Under £10M) at the 2025 SECBE Awards. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work, commitment, and talent of our entire team. A huge thank you to everyone at QED Structures, this achievement simply wouldn’t have been possible without your […]
International Women in Engineering Day 2025
Today we’re proud to recognise International Women in Engineering Day as a chance to celebrate the women who are helping to shape the future of engineering. At QED Structures, we’re fortunate to work alongside talented women whose skills, insight and dedication play a key role in the work we do across civil and structural engineering. […]
Connecting at Datacloud
Last week, Maria and Nigel had the pleasure of attending the Datacloud event in Cannes. This event is one of the key gatherings for professionals working across the digital infrastructure and data centre sectors. It was a fantastic few days full of great conversations, new introductions, and a chance to catch up with familiar faces […]
