Collaboration is everything.
We’re proud to work with a wide range of clients, from universities and local authorities to cultural institutions, healthcare providers, and developers. Each partnership is built on listening, trust, and a shared ambition to make places better.
Our client list includes Oxford and Cambridge colleges, local councils, faith groups, trusts, and forward-thinking architects and project managers across the UK.
Community and public realm
Spaces that bring people together.
We design building services that support inclusive, welcoming environments, from town halls and galleries to libraries, community centres, and cultural venues. Our work enhances spaces where people gather, connect, and engage.
With a focus on comfort, accessibility, and sustainability, we collaborate with architects, local authorities, and civic organisations to deliver low-energy, resilient public buildings that serve diverse community needs. Whether restoring heritage assets or shaping new civic landmarks, our discreet engineering solutions help create spaces that feel open, safe, and inspiring.
Education
By providing students with the right conditions for learning, our work can even lead to better exam results.
As the saying goes, you’re never too old to learn. The more experience we gain in the education sector, the more skilful we become at designing building services that are conducive to successful study.
Spaces need to be stimulating and comfortable for staff and students alike. Good thermal performance, ventilation, design and acoustics all make the learning environment function more effectively. Years of working in this sector, on everything from nurseries to universities, has taught us how to balance these inter-related issues to provide the perfect conditions for the best educational outcomes.
Heritage and conservation
Preserving legacy. Enhancing performance.
QODA brings expert engineering to some of the UK’s most treasured buildings, from listed landmarks, cathedrals to working royal estates. We balance conservation and compliance with modern performance demands, delivering sensitive, sustainable solutions that respect history while improving long-term resilience.
Whether supporting adaptive reuse or discreet upgrades to complex estates, our team works closely with custodians, conservation architects, and heritage bodies to protect cultural value and enable future use.
From castles, cathedrals and colleges, we help heritage buildings meet the future without losing their past.
Student accommodation – PBSA
Smart, sustainable living for the next generation.
We design building services that support safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient environments for students. From large-scale purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) to mixed-use campus developments, our engineering solutions are tailored to meet the demands of modern student life.
Working with developers, universities, and design teams, we deliver low-carbon, resilient buildings that balance operational efficiency with wellbeing. Our discreet services integrate seamlessly into vibrant, high-performing spaces, supporting study, socialising, and rest, while future-proofing assets for long-term value.
Residential
Creating comfortable, low-carbon living spaces.
We believe that residential design should combine performance, comfort, and character, whether we’re working on high-density urban developments, social housing, private homes, or later-living schemes. Our building services and sustainability expertise supports the delivery of homes that are not only functional and efficient but also feel good to live in.
We work closely with architects, developers, and local authorities to design low-energy, future-proofed residential environments, from large-scale regeneration schemes to sensitive heritage conversions. With a deep understanding of how people use and experience space, we focus on delivering seamless, discreet engineering that enhances everyday living.
Sport and leisure
Energising spaces for health, play and performance.
We design building services that support active, inclusive environments, from gyms and leisure centres to stadiums, training facilities, and community sports hubs. Our engineering solutions prioritise comfort, energy efficiency, and operational resilience, helping people move, connect, and thrive.
Working with clubs, developers, and local authorities, we deliver low-carbon, high-performance spaces that meet the needs of athletes, staff, and visitors alike. Whether it’s a grassroots facility or an elite venue, our discreet services enhance the experience — supporting wellbeing, accessibility, and long-term value.
Hotels
Working within hotels, the need for efficiency and sustainability should never compromise the overall sense of luxury.
Guest comfort is central to every hotel project, and well-designed building services are key to achieving it. From boutique stays to large-scale developments, we deliver five-star service through meticulous planning, design, and management.
Life sciences
Engineering for discovery and wellbeing.
We support the life sciences sector with high-performance, adaptable environments that enable innovation, collaboration, and care. From cutting-edge research facilities to specialist healthcare spaces, our building services expertise ensures every project meets the highest standards of technical precision, sustainability, and user comfort.
Commercial
Engineering high-performance workplaces.
We deliver building services that support dynamic, efficient, and sustainable commercial environments — from office towers and mixed-use developments to co-working hubs and retail spaces. Our designs prioritise comfort, flexibility, and energy performance, helping businesses thrive in spaces that work as hard as they do.
Featured projects

Knole House – Heritage Conservation and Visitor Experience Transformation
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Jumbo Water Tower – Heritage Restoration & Community Hub
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Samuel Pepys Library & Sustainability Strategy – Magdalene College, Cambridge
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