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Who’s a CleVA clogs then? We think we are…
February 1 2012
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We’re just a bit pleased with ourselves. Here at Red we recognise that understanding data can be tricky. We have been working hard to find ways to help you see what we hear – and we know we’ve cracked it.
We are using a new way to deliver data in an accessible format that allows you to see the same as us – an instant, clear, visual acoustic image of how your design is performing.
CleVA (Clear Visual Acoustics) allows us to see areas of concern immediately – and areas of success. Colour allows us to screen share your designs and to discuss issues at any stage of development without the delay of arranging a meeting.
You can see what we mean – and now see what we hear.
From initial design, through planning, to construction and potential environmental impact, the benefits are clear – time is saved, money is saved and most important to us, you are happy.
So you can see why we’re pleased with ourselves.
CleVA, isn’t it?
Just a taste of what CleVA can do; to find out more about how we can help you at any stage of your project contact us.
Five years and counting…
January 7 2012
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Barack Obama took on the top job in the USA, changing history; The Big Bang Experiment in Sweden didn’t herald the end of the world as we know it and Usain Bolt became the fastest man alive on chicken nuggets. All in 2008. In good company, Red Acoustics began its first full year of trading…..Happy 5th Anniversary!
Thank you to our clients for your continued business. We look forward to working with you in 2012, continuing to offer you a cost-effective and professional service as an Acoustic Consultant market-leader. Perhaps together we’ll see in a new US President, survive the Mayan prophesied end of the world (again) and enjoy a London Olympic repetition of Bolt’s Chinese chicken run of 2008?
Happy New Year and here’s wishing you a fruitful 2012.
Gearing up for success!
June 10 2010
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Simon Webster of Red Acoustics is getting on his bike to join with Dave Davies and the VINCI Construction Team in raising money for Christies Hospital, Manchester, riding in the Manchester to Blackpool bike ride on 4th July 2010.
Simon was spurred on by having seen first hand how Christies can change peoples lives through Red Acoustics recently commissioning the new Christies ARC unit at Royal Oldham Hospital. If you wish to lend your own personal support to the team, please click on the following link to make a donation to Christies.
Good Luck VINCI and Red Acoustics!
Key Appointment For Red
June 1 2010
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Ian Etchells, our Red Hot Principal Consultant, joined us in May.
Ian has worked countrywide within consultancies in London, Manchester, Warrington and Dublin, having 15 accomplished years experience under his belt. He spent his early years after graduating in Electroacoustics in ’89 with Westminster City Council as Senior Technical Officer on their 24 hour Noise Team.
His specialisms – aside from saving clients significant construction costs through his careful value engineering – include building and room acoustics, designing acoustic solutions for student accommodation, mixed use and residential developments.
Ian’s presence strengthens our core areas of technical expertise and enables us to further diversify what we can offer our clients whilst maintaining our high standards of excellence.
Acoustics in Schools
April 12 2010
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Acoustics in Schools
A good acoustic environment is essential for good teaching and learning and a particular need for hearing impaired children who are increasing attending mainstream schools.
As such, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) has recently announced that acoustic testing will be a contractual requirement for all rebuilt and refurbished secondary schools funded by BSF projects in England.
The current requirements for acoustics in schools are highlighted in Building Bulletin 93 (BB93) which includes specifications for:
- insulation from noise ingress from external noise sources & plant noise
- insulation of noise between neighbouring rooms
- reverberation times of rooms
Compliance of BB93 is a requirement for BREEAM credits for schools.
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method) is the worlds leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the de facto measure used to describe a buildings environmental performance.
Red Acoustics offers an unsurpassed understanding of the intricate dynamics of compliance of both BB93 and BREEAM criteria which creates cost and operational benefits for our clients.
Our specialist knowledge enables clients to integrate acoustic requirements into their designs with numerous schemes delivered by Red Acoustics on budget, on time, and on the basis of high-grade professional advice.
Talk to us about your existing or future school projects on 01772 722 182, email us at info@redacoustics.co.uk or visit our website www.redacoustics.co.uk for further details of the services Red Acoustics provide including ANC accredited pre-completion tests.
Acoustics in Care Homes & Extra Care Housing
February 10 2010
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Acoustics in Care Homes & Extra Care Housing
A good acoustic environment is a precious commodity within care homes and extra care housing for residents with age induced hearing loss.
In a field of mandatory requirements set by Building Regulations, Red Acoustics offers an unsurpassed understanding of the intricate dynamics of compliance which creates cost and operational benefits for our clients.
Architectural acoustic services are needed for all types of care homes and extra care housing, including new build developments and conversions from early planning stages through to commissioning.
Our specialist knowledge enables clients to integrate statutory acoustic requirements into their designs. This translates into schemes, totaling in excess of 600 care home bedroom spaces across the UK, that have been delivered by Red Acoustics on budget, on time, and on the basis of high-grade professional advice.
Talk to us about your existing or future care home or extra care housing schemes on 01772 722 182, email us at info@redacoustics.co.uk or visit our website www.redacoustics.co.uk for further details of the services Red Acoustics provide including ANC accredited pre-completion tests.
