Mixed and Retail

Working as the acoustic consultant with the developers’ team means designing features into the shell and core structure that will enable the various planned uses of the project to be realised. For critical projects we advise clients on the acoustic feasibility of the project and the proposed mix of tenants at an early stage. Later in the project, acoustic performance specifications are developed and sections on noise and vibration written for the tenants handbook. Early liaison with the local planning authority on noise policy and advance agreement of draft noise planning conditions can speed the consent process and avoid later misunderstandings.

For potential tenants, we advise on the acoustic suitability of premises, which may require site measurements of noise and vibration or sound insulation to be carried out. Alternatively, we can undertake a desk-top assessment of the structure and environment. We consider any requirements for acoustics imposed by the landlord and negotiate on the tenant's behalf seeking changes to the landlord's specification where it is considered to be unnecessarily burdensome. We advise tenants on acoustic upgrade work of potential leased space, and warn on the acoustic risks to their operations, such as moving into spaces which adjoin certain types of tenancies which create high levels of noise or vibration.

Other projects include:

• 600 J.D. Wetherspoon pubs
• 30 Hard Rock Cafés
• 10 Tesco stores
• Lidl and Asda stores 
• 15 Rank clubs
• 15 Royal Mail sorting offices
• Plaza redevelopment, London

Leisure and Sports Projects
Retail and Public House Projects