CSP Acoustics has shown that working closely with clients and designers to resolve critical noise issues is an effective strategy and ties in with BREEAM – whose credit requirements for acoustics and environmental noise lead to early involvement of acousticians. Noise impact assessments relating to critical external noise issues, together with predictive tools for fabric sound insulation can ensure that internal environments meet design criteria with respect to background noise levels, sound insulation and room acoustics. CSP Acoustics can assist with all of these factors which together help ensure high quality working environments – essential in the current development market place. See also our Environment and Noise page.

Modelling of room acoustics characteristics, especially for open plan offices, atria and conference rooms can be critical to the success, or otherwise, of office spaces, where good communication conditions are essential. CSP Acoustics uses sophisticated computer software to help provide predictions and visualisations of sound distributions within spaces – open plan offices and atria and the like – and to assess conditions for good communication and privacy. More can be seen on the linked Architectural and Building Acoustics page.

For many projects effective sign-off at completion requires evidence that the project meets critical performance standards – for example to provide BREEAM Credits, as well as meet Planning Conditions. To provide this evidence will usually require not only the application of Test Risk Management strategies (see above) and Pre-completion Testing but also design change / specification monitoring during and after the main design phase as well as ongoing compliance monitoring during the construction of the project, including critical stage inspections. These integrated services can prove the keys to project success. More on this can be found on our Compliance and Monitoring page and on our Test Risk Management page.