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We are internationally recognised experts
in all aspects of tensile fabric engineering.

About us

Wade Design Engineers are consulting structural engineers and drafters with internationally recognised expertise in all aspects of tensile fabric engineering and detailing.  We also service niche markets in transportable building design, domestic, commercial and industrial engineering and detailing.  Our team lineage dates back over 30 years and comes from these well respected names: 
Wade Consulting Group, Wade Lester Consultants, and McLean Wade & Partners.

Our international reputation as a leading consulting firm has developed as a consequence of our involvement in numerous high value, high visibility projects across the globe.  We utilize the latest engineering technology combined with qualified, experienced staff, industry expertise and experience to ensure your next project is a winner.

We look forward to working with you soon.

Our Services

  • Concept development
  • Value engineering
  • Modelling and analysis
  • Code compliant design
  • Fabric, steel and concrete design
  • Geometry definition and coordination
  • Site survey processing
  • Detail development & design
  • Engineering drawings
  • Workshop fabrication drawings
  • Fabric cutting patterns
  • Fabric seams and detailing
  • Clamping hardware design
  • Cable and fitting scheduling
  • Site inspections and certification
  • Structural condition reports
  • 3D modelling
  • AutoCAD, Revit & Tekla modelling

“Structural engineering, particularly tensioned fabric structure design can be both art and science.  Attention to detail, overall form, style and shape are critical in the completion of an excellent and rewarding outcome.  Common sense goes a long way too.”