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Join Us for an Exclusive Aviation Symposium! Exploring Fair & Equitable Distribution to Minimise Social Unacceptability in Airspace Design 📅 Date: March 25, 2025  ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Online)  📍 Virtual Event – Secure Your Spot Now!    For Airports, Airspace Change Sponsors, and Aviation Policy-Makers  Are you involved in airspace design, community engagement, or policy-making? Discover how perceptions of fairness shape community responses and learn about our newly developed framework for assessing the relative social unacceptability risks of airspace changes. Our recent research was independently sponsored by Gatwick Airport to explore the concept of fair and equitable distribution to minimise social unacceptability of airspace design options and CAA has published our report for research and development purposes only as CAP 2791 (this is not a policy).  🔍 KEY TAKEAWAYS:  ✅ The Role of Fairness in Airspace Design – How perceptions of fairness shape community responses  ✅ Assessing Relative Social Unacceptability Risk – A structured approach to evaluating relative risk of (un)fairness between different airspace change options  ✅ Key Metrics for Noise Distribution – Understanding N65, Person Event Index (PEI), and their role in relative risk assessment  ✅ Practical Applications – How the findings could help feed into the existing CAP1616 airspace change process  ✅ Engagement Strategies – How transparency and data-driven decision-making might build community trust 💡 WHY ATTEND?  🔹 Get exclusive insights from the research team  🔹 Understand how our relative risk assessment framework can assist in airspace optioneering  🔹 Gain practical tools to enhance community engagement and policy alignment  🚀 Don’t Miss Out!  Register today to stay ahead in airspace management.  👉 aviation@andersonacoustics.co.uk    #AviationSymposium #AirspaceDesign #CommunityEngagement #NoiseManagement #AviationIndustry #AndersonAcoustics #FairDistribution #CAP2791   

As part of our commitment to customer service and quality we regularly survey clients to find out how we are performing and how we might improve. The Customer Thermometer is one of the tools we use to engage with our clients for feedback on our work. We have analysed our client satisfaction survey results for 2024 and are encouraged to see that 97% of clients who responded to the survey gave us either a good ‘green star’ rating (19%) or excellent ‘gold star’ rating (81%). We really appreciate the valuable feedback we receive from clients and strive to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations for each and every project we are commissioned on. Don’t take it from us, read below what some of our clients have said:- Amy Gordon from Miller Bourne Architects fedback:- Anderson Acoustics provided invaluable guidance to ensure that the best possible acoustic environment was achieved in the refurbishment of the library. They understood the nature and sensitivity of the space and tailored their advice to suit. Their hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach meant that we were able to develop a solution that not only met the specific acoustic requirements of the space but also respected the historic nature of the Listed building. Tejvir Sahajpal from AtkinsRealis said:- Robert Harris-Marshall was very amenable to deliverables and associated dates to achieve planning and programme constraints. Anderson Acoustics worked diligently with the Design Team to finalise the Noise Assessment for Planning Submission. Anderson Acoustics gave due recommendation to Westminster City Council’s planning policies for design consideration to provide a highly satisfactory service. David Bennett from Sunninghill Construction fedback:- Excellent design advice and service from inception to site works. Its a service we have come to expect from Anderson Acoustics over the years, but its still refreshing to get this top-draw service time and time again. Head on over to our Client Testimonial page for further reading: -https://lnkd.in/e5ZzffTN #ClientTestimonial #ClientFeedback #ClientSatisfaction #AcousticDesign #AcousticConsultancy #Contractor #Architect #Construction #Noise #AirQuality

A case study to start the week from our Construction sector team led by Adam Glass. HS2 ML2 SEWER SHAFT The HS2 ML2 Shaft works at Gloucester Avenue, Camden was a critical infrastructure project aimed at strengthening and protecting the underground sewer in preparation for the HS2 works. The project involved the construction of a 4-meter diameter and 16-meter deep shaft on top of the Mid-Level 2 sewer. We were commissioned by Barhale Ltd to support the required S.61 application and to deliver an extensive noise, vibration and dust monitoring programme, to meet client and London Borough of Camden requirements. Read the full case study here:-https://lnkd.in/eNMEZeUb #CaseStudy #HS2 #SewerShaft #Infrastructure #Construction #S61 #NoiseMonitoring #VibrationMonitoring #DustMonitoring #Contractor #LocalAuthority

Caroline McKinlay joined the G4C in Sussex site visit today and toured the exciting development taking shape at Brighton Youth Centre (BYC). We were commissioned by SUNNINGHILL CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED to undertake an environmental noise survey, skate park and activity noise impact assessment for the project as well as the acoustic design at RIBA Stage 4. "I have worked alongside Emma Greenland to develop the acoustic design strategy for the Brighton Youth Centre (BYC) project and found it really interesting to see the drawings come to life! It was great to hear about how the project was progressing and the different stages it went through to get to this point. Looking forward to another potential site visit in the future to see how the project progresses!" #Brighton #YouthCentre #SkatePark #SiteVisit #AcousticDesign #NoiseImpactAssessment #ActivityNoise #ProjectProgress

A case study to end the week. This one was led by Jamie Easton from our Building Acoustics team. MAPLE & POPLAR It was great to work once again with the team at Neilcott Construction Limited for this residential scheme. They embarked on a project to transform the Maple and Poplar Day Centre, a vacant facility, into a vibrant residential community. The development plan included the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of two new three-story buildings, housing a total of 34 two-bedroom apartments As part of the planning permission, the local authority imposed conditions to ensure that the new residential buildings would not be adversely affected by vibration and noise. We conducted thorough reviews of previous vibration and noise surveys that had been undertaken at the site. In addition, we provided a comprehensive acoustic design review to ensure compliance with the relevant planning conditions and Building Regulations Approved Document E (ADE) requirements. Read the full case study here:-https://lnkd.in/ewdS-X-K #CaseStudy #ResidentialDevelopment #PlanningApplication #PlanningCondition #VibrationAssessment #NoiseAssessment #AcousticDesign #BuildingRegulations #Compliance

A case study from our Construction sector team spotlighting our air quality capability. MAITLAND PARK ESTATE BOUYGUES UK commissioned us to conduct an air quality assessment and develop a dust management plan for the redevelopment of Aspen House, Maitland Park Estate, in the London Borough of Camden. This assessment was essential for discharging a planning condition attached to the consent notice. Our involvement aimed to ensure minimal environmental impact, particularly concerning air quality and dust emissions during the demolition and construction phases. Read the full case study here:-https://lnkd.in/eHBZpnjK #CaseStudy #AirQuality #DustEmissions #AirQualityAssessment #Demolition #Construction #ResidentialDevelopment #PlanningCondition #PlanningApplication

Last month, a team of 6 from Anderson Acoustics travelled up to Cambridge to visit The Evelyn Glennie Foundation for a guided tour through the extensive instrument and artefact Collection. An amazing opportunity to ‘meet the Dame’ and be immersed in her world of extraordinary soundscapes. It was a real pleasure too for Dr Emma Greenland to demonstrate her Tactile Sound furniture to Evelyn Glennie CH DBE and to discuss its application to bring a new dimension to access to listening for all. Whether you are a percussionist or musician, or simply interested in the power of listening we highly recommend you go. To find out more click through to their website: https://lnkd.in/eAANByMh “A very big thank you to Evelyn and Caroline for facilitating a wonderful day – the whole team left feeling very inspired! It was so hands on and such an excellent opportunity to discuss in depth what listening really means, and how it has the power to change the world for the better!”  Dr Emma Greenland, Anderson Acoustics Ltd “It was a wonderful experience meeting with you and your team yesterday, and to try out your sound immersion table which has great potential.”  Dame Evelyn Glennie, Evelyn Glennie Foundation #GuidedTour #Sound #Soundscapes #Instrument #Artefact #TactileSound #Listening

The whole team came together last month for an insightful DEI masterclass. The 2 hour session with Diversifying Group was led by Cynthia V Davis CBE and Caroline Gibson. Thank you so much to you both. The session provided so much food for thought not only for us as individuals but for us as a company. 2025 will now see us give more thought to the subject of Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity and help us plan for how we now move forward in terms of what it means, why its important and how we can be better/stronger as a business. We are already developing our diversity calendar and initiatives that we can deliver over the year in support of this important topic. #Training #KnowledgeSharing #DEI #Diversity #Equality #Inclusivity #WheelOfPower #WheelOfPrivilege #IndividualReflection #CorporateValues

We have a number of Lunch and Learn CPD's that we deliver to clients either in person, online or a hybrid of the two. Our Construction CPD covers a range of topics including:- >What are noise, vibration and dust; >Regulatory framework COPA EPA nuisance; >Process of obtaining consent for works that may cause noise, dust, or vibration; >Noise Management: Sources of construction noise (e.g., machinery, equipment, demolition); Mitigation strategies (e.g., noise barriers, scheduling noisy activities appropriately); Monitoring noise levels during construction; >Dust Control: Types of dust (e.g., silica, particulate matter); Health risks associated with dust exposure; Dust suppression techniques (e.g., water spraying, dust collectors); NRMM and transport emissions; >Vibration Awareness: Types of construction-related vibration sources; Human and asset response to vibration; Measures to reduce vibration (e.g., using dampening materials, proper tool maintenance); >Monitoring and Compliance: Real-time monitoring during construction and demolition; Address compliance with noise, dust, and vibration limits; Importance of accurate data collection and reporting; >Case studies; >Lessons learned and best practice For more information on our Lunch and Learn Sessions and to book your team on click here https://lnkd.in/ePq58mEZ #CPD #LunchAndLearn #Construction #NoiseMonitoring #VibrationMonitoring #DustMonitoring #NoiseControl #VibrationControl #DustControl #Compliance #CaseStudies #BestPractice

A case study to start the week from our Education sector team led by Emma Greenland. UOW LITTLE TITCHFIELD STREET We were commissioned by the University of Westminster to provide acoustic design advice for the basement refurbishment of their building on Little Titchfield Street. The Contractor was Neilcott Construction Limited The project included an entrance and café on the ground floor, and converting the library into a hybrid space for teaching, seminars, meetings and social space on the lower ground floor. Our acoustic design adhered to the standards set out in Building Bulletin 93: Acoustic Design of Schools Performance Standards (2015), which provides guidance for university facilities, including indoor ambient noise, internal sound insulation, and reverberation times. Read the full case study here:- https://lnkd.in/eWbrmbJ4 #EducationEstates #University #Refurbishment #Library #TeachingSpaces #AcousticDesign #BB93 #AmbientNoise #SoundInsulation #Reverberation