As an AAMA accredited testing laboratory, QED LAB is fully committed to “independence”. We are a professional field testing agency that performs testing and diagnostic services only. Our clients have the complete peace of mind in knowing that QED LAB has absolutely no involvement or financial interest in contracting (remedial repairs) or consultation. We focus on the job at hand – testing the product or system. Once having done so, our nationally recognized accreditation as a completely independent, impartial, objective testing agency provides you with a qualified, unbiased third-party evaluation that you can rely on. Our diversified experience and complete independence allows QED LAB to bring confidence to the table, not just test data.
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1049 NW Corporate Dr
Troutdale, Oregon 97060, US
Is your new construction project under the 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC)? Did you know this energy code may require a whole building air barrier test at the completion of the project? QED has been performing air barrier/blower door testing for 10+ years and can help with any questions or perform a Lunch & Learn for your team to help educate and discuss this new requirement.
Today our team is in Bend, Oregon performing FGIA / AAMA-accredited water penetration testing at the new Bend Public Works project! This new campus will include the Engineering, Facilities, Fleet, Transportation & Mobility, and Water Services Departments in the same building rather than being dispersed in different locations across Bend. The 35.5-acre site will include administrative and employee workspaces, fleet maintenance, shop and warehouse facilities, vehicle wash and storage accommodations, community meeting rooms, and more! Exciting changes are coming to the city of Bend! TEAM: City of Bend, Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Otak, Hennebery Eddy Architects
5 Fun Facts about QED Lab! 1. QED’s birthday is March 19th, 2012 (we're a Pisces!) 2. We have performed testing on over 5,400 projects, predominantly in the PNW. 3. QED hosts a competitive Texas Holdem Poker party each Fall as a client appreciation event and a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 4. QED has performed testing in 12 states and 3 countries, including Mexico and Thailand! 5. As of 2025, we have performed air barrier testing on a total of 54,729,347 SF of commercial building enclosure.
Mock-up testing was recently performed at the Vancouver Waterfront: Block 1 project! Testing included FGIA / AAMA accredited water penetration on the Kawneer Fixed window system and adhesion testing on the Henry’s Blueskin VP 160 / Self-Adhered product. Fantastic quality control for the exciting new project in the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront area! TEAM: Qualified Enclosure Consultants Inc, Robertson & Olson Construction, Inc., Lincoln Property Company, LSW Architects, PC
#ThrowbackThursday to testing at the Oregon Episcopal School Athletic Center for Hacker Architects in 2021! The renovation transformed the school's old gym into a vibrant space to encourage students of all athletic abilities to learn and explore sports - through P.E. classes and varsity sports.
Did you know? Anyone can get multiple sclerosis, no matter their age, gender, race or ethnicity. We have important work ahead of us because one million people in the U.S. still live with the challenges and uncertainty of MS. QED won’t stop spreading #MSawareness until we finally cure multiple sclerosis for good. We're proud to be part of this movement because #MSEndsWithUS MSEndsWithUS.org
Please mark your calendar for our annual poker party on October 23, 2025! Every year we host this poker party to show appreciation to our clients while fundraising for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It’s always a fun time and a great way to support this cause that’s so important to us at QED!
Did you know? Research shows early and ongoing treatment with an approved disease modifying therapy can reduce relapses and delay the progression of disability in multiple sclerosis. #MSEndsWithUS
It’s MS Awareness Week! During this special week and throughout March, we shine a light on what it’s like to live with multiple sclerosis. More #MSawareness means more understanding for people with MS. Together we spread the word and send the message that #MSEndsWithUs MSEndsWithUS.org