Acoustic and Engineering Consultants Limited (AEC) is an independent acoustic consultancy based in Stockport, near Manchester. AEC was established in 1992 and provides consultancy services covering all aspects of acoustics on projects of any type and size, across all areas of the UK and overseas. Our clients include: Construction Contractors; Architects; Developers; Solicitors; Local Authorities; Education Establishments, Manufacturers and all types of businesses and individuals.
AEC has sufficient staff members to provide a rapid turnaround on services where deadlines are critical and, as an independent consultancy, can provide a bespoke client focused service. AEC has provided consultancy services on a large variety of developments across the UK, at all project stages, including: planning, initial design, design development, construction and testing.
Glazing is typically the weakest element in a facade in addition to any potential openings. However, careful consideration must also be applied where lightweight cladding materials are used.
AEC has sufficient staff members to provide a rapid turnaround on services where deadlines are critical and, as an independent consultancy, can provide a bespoke client focused service. AEC has provided consultancy services on a large variety of developments across the UK, at all project stages, including: planning, initial design, design development, construction and testing.
Glazing is typically the weakest element in a facade in addition to any potential openings. However, careful consideration must also be applied where lightweight cladding materials are used.
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Good acoustic design is essential to provide conditions appropriate for a buildings intended use.
AEC has significant experience in the acoustic design of all types of buildings.
Please refer to our sectors section for building types and project examples.
We can provide design advice during all project stages including: inception, planning, initial design, detailed design, tender stage, value engineering, construction and pre-completion testing.
AEC has significant experience in the acoustic design of all types of buildings.
Please refer to our sectors section for building types and project examples.
We can provide design advice during all project stages including: inception, planning, initial design, detailed design, tender stage, value engineering, construction and pre-completion testing.
AEC has an excellent track record undertaking planning and noise impact assessments for all types of successful developments across the UK including: large scale master planning projects; residential schemes; mixed-use developments, and commercial/industrial projects.
We liaise closely with the Local Authority's Environmental Health and Planning Departments to agree noise survey and assessment methodology, which minimises potential delays to the planning process.
We liaise closely with the Local Authority's Environmental Health and Planning Departments to agree noise survey and assessment methodology, which minimises potential delays to the planning process.
AEC can provide a quick turnaround for sound insulation testing on developments of all sizes, from houses divided into flats to large multi-storey blocks.
We are a member of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and approved by them to undertake sound insulation testing in accordance with Approved Document E 2003 and any BREEAM requirements.
We are a member of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) and approved by them to undertake sound insulation testing in accordance with Approved Document E 2003 and any BREEAM requirements.
Noise and vibration surveys are fundamental to all types of acoustic assessments and are a critical factor in ensuring appropriate acoustic design relating to noise and vibration ingress and egress.
For noise sensitive developments such as residential, hospitals, education, cinemas, music studios offices etcetera, noise and vibration surveys are required to inform the design of the building in order that it performs to the required standards.
Where potentially noisy developments are proposed adjacent to existing noise sensitive developments noise surveys will be required, in order to assess the potential impact of these new noise sources.
For noise sensitive developments such as residential, hospitals, education, cinemas, music studios offices etcetera, noise and vibration surveys are required to inform the design of the building in order that it performs to the required standards.
Where potentially noisy developments are proposed adjacent to existing noise sensitive developments noise surveys will be required, in order to assess the potential impact of these new noise sources.
By law, employers must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposure to noise and vibration so that you can protect the hearing of your employees.
AEC has extensive experience in undertaking noise and vibration at work assessments across the UK for all sizes of businesses and sites.
Our experience in producing expert evidence reports for Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Vibration White Finger claims means that we have a unique insight into the exact requirements of any survey and associated report.
AEC has extensive experience in undertaking noise and vibration at work assessments across the UK for all sizes of businesses and sites.
Our experience in producing expert evidence reports for Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Vibration White Finger claims means that we have a unique insight into the exact requirements of any survey and associated report.
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