Sound Insulation Testing and Investigations

Acoustic and Engineering Consultants Ltd, AEC, is an independent acoustic consultancy, which was formed in 1992. Since that time the company has been responsible for a wide range of projects requiring a broad scope of acoustics input encompassing building, architectural, planning, environmental, vibration and industrial experience, including assessments for BREEAM and Building Control.

AEC aims to provide practicable and cost effective acoustic design solutions and offers a flexible approach, working closely with design teams, and are able to provide a rapid response on any projects where deadlines are critical.

All technical staff are members of The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and hold CSCS Cards. The company is accredited by The Association of Noise Consultants to undertake sound insulation testing in accordance with Approved Document E (ADE) to The Building Regulations 2000.

Large projects AEC has provided acoustic advice and testing for include the Beetham Tower Manchester, several large projects at Lancaster University, the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, Ramada and Etap hotels, and Noise at Work assessments for Nissan UK.

Please see the services section for more details and downloadable experience sheets, or see this page for details of some of the clients we have worked with.

  • Two measurements are taken in order to correct the results for receiver room characteristics
  • Background noise of the receiver room and the reverberation time of the receiver room
  • Characteristic data, the actual airborne or impact tests are also undertaken.