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. […]

03/07/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR ANC, the Association of Noise Consultants, has elected a new President. Graham Parry, Managing Director of ACCON UK, takes up the role from retiring President Peter Hepworth, who held the post for four years. The honorary position involves supporting the ANC’s Chair and Board of Directors. Graham has played an active […]

18/06/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Acoustic professionals gathered in Manchester for an annual event that promotes and recognises excellence in their industry. Projects across a variety of environments were celebrated at the Acoustic Awards, organised by ANC, the Association of Noise Consultants, held at the Crowne Plaza, Manchester. The winners were presented by renowned television and […]

29/05/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR National trade body the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) has revealed the shortlist for its acclaimed awards programme. Judges comprising of a panel of academics, professionals and representatives from sponsor companies have listed 16 entries under the six categories for this year’s awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony […]

TRADE ASSOCIATION PR 09/04/2019 Acoustic professionals shared best practice in sound insulation testing at a workshop organised by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). Almost 100 testers from ANC member companies attended the event, held in Birmingham. The ANC launched their Approved Document E Registration Scheme in 2003 to provide independent verification of pre-completion sound […]