Controlling Noise and Vibration during Railway Platform Extension Works at Cooksbridge, Lancing and Goring-by-Sea Train Stations, Sussex

30 October 2020

Undertaking night-time construction and demolition works always has the potential for generating noise and vibration and when this is close to residences contractors are encouraged by local authorities to seek prior consent under Section 61 of the control of pollution act, 1974 […..]

Spectrum are pleased to have worked with FBM Architects on their Maria Fidelis School project, which has been shortlisted for an NLA Award.

23 September 2020

A school near Euston station was set to close and be reused as a managed workspace, with a new Construction Skills Training Centre to be built in the grounds to equip Camden residents for jobs on HS2 […..]

Transforming existing spaces into venues for live or amplified music and comedy – acoustic design for reverberation and sound insulation

27 August 2020

Music and arts organisations are always looking to create new venues for live or amplified music, comedy and theatre by transforming spaces which weren’t originally designed for performance […..]

Improving Acoustic Accessibility in Churches

03 August 2020

Churches aspire to be places that are welcoming for everyone. However, some people find the acoustic environment to be difficult, meaning they either don’t attend at all, or, if they do, struggle to engage with what is going on […..]

HS2 – Spectrum provides noise study of upgraded water treatment works

30 June 2020

Spectrum has been appointed by JV main contractor Glan Agua Farrans (GAF) to carry out a noise study of the temporary new plant to ensure that it doesn’t disturb nearby residents […..]

Business Continuity during the Covid-19 Crisis (20/03/2020)

25 March 2020

During the abnormal living and working conditions experienced by staff and clients during the Covid-19 crisis, Spectrum Acoustic Consultants Ltd are following government guidance for employers, businesses and employees in order to ensure the safety of our staff and clients […..]

Spectrum provides vital real-time vibration monitoring services to contractors on construction and demolition projects

13 March 2020

Contractors are often required to undertake vibration monitoring during construction or demolition projects in order to ensure there is no damage to sensitive structures […..]

Road tanker loading line jumps off supports on start-up due to pressure surge from vapour cavity collapse

28 November 2019

This project provides a typical example of how Surge Analysis can be used to solve a potentially dangerous problem on a Petrochemical Plant […..]

Spectrum Acoustic Consultants Ltd routinely carries out planning and BREEAM assessments for speculative multi-unit industrial warehouse schemes comprising Class B1, B2 and B8 uses

30 September 2019

Spectrum are often approached by clients who wish to prepare a planning application for a speculative industrial warehouse scheme and where a noise impact assessment or the pursuit of BREEAM credits forms part of the acoustic design process […..]

Spectrum Fluid Dynamics complete API 618 Design Approach 3 (5th Edition) Pulsation Study for large Howden Thomassen Reciprocating Compressor

14 June 2019

Spectrum were pleased to be asked by Howden Thomassen Compressors (HTC) to undertake a full API 618 Design Approach 3 (5th Edition) Acoustic and Mechanical Pulsation Study for the SASREF Project, Saudi Arabia […..]