The Latest News & Articles

Bridging the Gap Between Design and Reality

12 December 2025

Acoustic commissioning verifies real-world performance against design intent, identifying non-compliance early and ensuring buildings meet regulatory standards without costly remedial work […..]

Deptford Landings Passivhaus Residential Scheme

11 December 2025

Spectrum Acoustic Consultants supported Higgins Partnerships and Peabody at Deptford Landings, delivering advanced acoustic solutions that balance airtightness, ventilation, and low-carbon design excellence […..]

Spectrum continue to reduce their carbon emissions

30 April 2024

Spectrum are pleased to continue our support to the Nemo Macadamia Trust (NMT), through their Carbon Damage Mitigation work with farmers and their cooperative HIMACUL in Malawi […..]

Spectrum transfers ownership to Employee Ownership Trust

19 July 2023

Spectrum Acoustic Consultants are pleased to announce that as of 10 July 2023, ownership has been transferred from the original founder shareholders to an Employee Ownership Trust […..]

Spectrum goes Nut Zero with Neno Macadamia Trust

31 May 2023

Following a period of engagement with Environmental Sustainability at Spectrum we are delighted to say that for a second year Spectrum has partnered with Neno Macadamia Trust to mitigate the damage of our carbon emissions […..]

Better Noise Conditions in your Clubhouse

20 June 2022

The clubhouse bar is at the centre of every golf club. But as the members come in after the monthly medal, in no time at all the noise increases and it can be really difficult to hold conversations […..]

Supporting Galliard Homes on Nine Elms Parkside Redevelopment

20 June 2022

Spectrum were appointed by Galliard Homes to provide acoustic consultancy design advice and testing on the Nine Elms Parkside, Plot C1, masterplan.

Pre-completion sound insulation testing to Approved Document E and Part E of the Building Regulations

20 April 2022

Pre-completion SI testing should be carried out as part of the construction process once the building is essentially complete. Spectrum have been accredited by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) to undertake pre-completion SI testing and have over 30 years of experience in both the design and testing of separating walls and floors, so if a test is failed we can assist in identifying and rectifying the cause.

BS 4142 Noise Assessment Services provided by Spectrum Acoustic Consultants Ltd

09 December 2021

BS4142 is used to assess the likelihood that sound from industrial or commercial premises will cause disturbance at residential locations, and Spectrum have over 30 years of experience providing advice to our clients on all aspects of BS 4142 noise assessment and mitigation.

Monitoring Construction Noise and Vibration on Major Projects

01 September 2021

Spectrum were appointed by London Borough of Camden to undertake a construction noise and vibration monitoring programme and to provide a critical review of levels of HS2 construction noise and vibration at residential properties […..]