Sectors Case Studies
 
 

For 30 years we’ve been providing businesses like yours with high quality and cost-effective advice in acoustics, noise and vibration. 

Acoustics can sometimes seem complicated, but we'll work with you to provide high quality specialist advice that's clear, concise and easy to understand. That's just one of the reasons why so many clients come back to us time and time again.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our Services

We provide high quality advice on all aspects of acoustics. Over 30 years in the industry we have applied our expertise to an almost limitless range of situations and challenges.

 
 
 
Our Services
Noise Assessments
Noise Assessments

Noise assessments are often required in connection with planning or licensing applications, or where there have been complaints about noise. We have very wide experience in all types of noise assessment.

Acoustic Design
Acoustic Design

Acoustic design is a key part of almost every acoustic consultancy project. We have decades of experience extending across many sectors and applications.

Planning & Licensing
Planning & Licensing

Noise and/or vibration is often a key concern of the local authority when considering planning and licensing applications. We have worked on thousands of applications across a huge range of developments.

Noise Monitoring
Noise Monitoring

Noise monitoring is central to most acoustic consultancy projects. This means that we have very wide experience in the field and we can apply this expertise to help you reach your goals.

Sound Insulation Testing
Sound Insulation Testing

Sound insulation testing is a requirement of Part E of the Building Regulations. We are approved under the Association of Noise Consultants Registration Scheme and, since 2003, we have carried out over 5,000 tests. 

EIA
EIA

Noise and vibration usually need to be considered for large developments. This includes assessment of impact during construction and operational phases. We have experience working on EIAs for many types of development.

Noise at Work
Noise at Work

Exposure to high levels of noise at work can lead to permanent hearing damage for employees. We can help you identify the risks and advise on control measures.

Building Services
Building Services

Ventilation, heating/cooling and other services have the potential to cause noise issues within buildings being served or at adjacent noise sensitive premises. We can assess and advise on measures to control noise.

Noise Mapping
Noise Mapping

Noise mapping can be an extremely useful tool to quickly and effectively identify noise problems and solutions. We have been at the forefront of developing expertise and accuracy in the field for over 15 years.

Vibration Monitoring
Vibration Monitoring

Vibration must be considered in situations such as where development is proposed near a railway line, or if new sensitive equipment is to be installed. We can help you identify and address the risks and constraints.

Expert Witness
Expert Witness

We have highly experienced consultants able to answer your questions, help prepare evidence and appear as an Expert Witness on your behalf at Public Inquiries or court hearings.

Research
Research

Acoustic research helps to develop knowledge and understanding in the field. We have carried out a range of research projects for private companies, local authorities and central government since the early 1990s.

 
 

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Featured Projects

 
Case Studies
Oxfordshire County Council Section 38 & 278 Agreements
Oxfordshire County Council Section 38 & 278 Agreements

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) commonly require developers to submit noise surveys and assessments for Section 38 & 278 agreements in respect of road traffic noise. We have all the necessary expertise, experience and resources to complete these assessments on behalf of our clients.

Compliance Noise Monitoring
Compliance Noise Monitoring

We carry out regular environmental compliance noise monitoring at a number of sites across the country. Compliance noise monitoring is often required for large developments to ensure noise emissions remain within limits set out in environmental permits, planning consents and/or lease agreements.

ITV Studios, MediaCityUK
ITV Studios, MediaCityUK

In our latest work with ITV, we assisted with the acoustic design and construction of two new studios and a new section of the iconic outdoor set at their existing Coronation Street production site at MediaCityUK.

The Alchemist, Liverpool
The Alchemist, Liverpool

We've worked with the Alchemist since the brand was established in 2011. One of their newest venues, located in a beautiful Grade II listed building in the heart of Liverpool, posed a particular acoustic challenge.

PlayFootball, Shepherds Bush
PlayFootball, Shepherds Bush

We helped PlayFootball with the planning and design of this new inner-city 3G/4G five-a-side football centre, in an acoustically challenging environment, surrounded by high-rise apartment buildings.

Mackie Mayor, Manchester
Mackie Mayor, Manchester

We are proud to have contributed to the rejuvenation of this wonderful grade II listed building in Manchester city centre. 

Dogs Trust, Cardiff
Dogs Trust, Cardiff

The newly permitted Cardiff rehoming centre is the latest new development we've helped Dogs Trust with. The new centre will be a state of the art facility with world leading animal welfare standards.

Merrydale Manor, Knutsford
Merrydale Manor, Knutsford

Merrydale Manor approached us to assist with a planning application for an opulent new function suite at their existing estate near Knutsford in Cheshire. The function suite was to be used for weddings, parties and corporate events - all of which can generate noise.