25/03/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), has joined forces with Primary Engineer to ‘bridge the gap’ between education and industry. Primary Engineer is an educational not for profit organisation that supports primary and secondary schools across the UK with a range of programmes to inspire pupils and enable teachers to deliver […]

10/02/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A pioneering apprenticeship, designed to train the acousticians of the future, is planning to take its first intake of students later this year. The Acoustics Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship has been developed as an employer-led, industry initiative, with support from the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and the Institute of Acoustics […]

10/12/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Acoustic consultancy professionals gathered online to see first-hand examples of innovation from across the sector in the Association of Noise Consultants annual awards programme. In line with Covid-19 restrictions, the ANC’s Acoustic Awards were held in a virtual format. For eight years the ANC, the voice of professional consultancy in acoustics, […]

28/10/2020 Two specialist consultants have been appointed to the Board of a national trade association. The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) welcomed the new appointees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board. Louise Beamish of WSP joins the Board for the first time, while Rob Adnitt of Adnitt Acoustics, returns to […]

09/09/2020 An expert in acoustics consultancy, particularly in railways and monitoring, has been elected to a key role at a national trade association. Paul Shields will serve as Chair of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) for the next two years. With 30 years’ experience in acoustics consultancy and research, Paul leads a team of […]

14/07/2020 The Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has produced a new document, offering guidance on the appropriate methods of measuring sound within a building. A working party of ANC members has produced the technical note ‘Measurement of Sound Levels in Buildings’ which is available for free download from the Association’s website. The new guide draws […]

05/06/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Great coverage for our client the Association of Noise Consultants, on the work of its members in addressing acoustics, ventilation and overheating: https://www.buildingengineer.org.uk/insight/open-and-shut-case

12/05/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A good start to the day with preview feature on BBC News online, ahead of a broadcast later today on Radio One’s Newsbeat. Featuring Dan Saunders, chair of our client the Association of Noise Consultants, it’s all about noise during the lockdown. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52579586

07/01/2020 After almost two years of research, ANC, the Association of Noise Consultants, is launching its Acoustics Ventilation and Overheating (AVO) Residential Design Guide. Produced by the ANC’s AVO Group, the guide provides a resource for practitioners and designers to balance the interdependence of noise, ventilation, and overheating in the acoustic assessment of new residential […]

15/08/2019 School and college leavers are being urged to consider a career in sound by a national trade body. Managing noise is an important, but often under considered option, for the future well-being of society – and a new generation of students are needed with the scientific and engineering expertise to help address the issue. […]