Tag Archives: Acoustics

Architectural acoustic properties of precast wall panels outlined in brief

September 27, 2016

AltusGroup, a partnership of 21 North American precasters, recently published a technical brief explaining architectural properties of precast wall panels.

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Integrated contract administration and acoustics

September 2, 2016

Buildings are a combination of design and construction. On paper, it may all seem to flow and make sense, but a small change in the former can have major impacts on the latter. Alterations that happen during the construction phase can end up causing significant design problems.

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Sound Practices: Modern office acoustics require holistic sound management solutions

June 6, 2016

The open-office concept has become increasingly popular in today’s workplace. There are many advantages to this approach, including increased opportunities for collaboration, greater space efficiency, and potential for an interactive energy that appeals to many current employees as well as prospective talent.

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Affordable solutions available for better school acoustics

June 2, 2016

Experts believe as many as one-third of all school students miss up to 33 percent of the oral communication that occurs in the classroom. (M. Nixon’s 2002 article, “Acoustical Standards Begin to Reverberate: Controlling Noise within School Facilities,” was posted on the web at School Construction News Online).

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Choosing the right acoustical underlayment

April 5, 2016

Professionals involved with the installation of flooring must choose from a large selection of materials for a variety of projects. Whether selecting options for stone, tile, vinyl, etc., project teams are expected to be experts, know the ideal solution for every scenario, and deliver it on time.

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