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Investigation of Acoustic Problems in Existing Buildings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Speech Privacy Problems
Excessive Reverberation and Noise Investigations
Speech Intelligibility Problems with or without Sound Reinforcement Systems
HVAC Noise and Vibration Concerns
Impact Noise Problems Caused by Footsteps
Acoustic Treatment and Application Problems
Community Noise Concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Design Review and Guidance \u2013 Building Acoustics and Mechanical Noise Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Office Buildings (partition\/floor design, open plan office acoustics, sound isolation details, material selection, room acoustics)
\u2022 Schools (Classroom Acoustics, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, CTS)
\u2022 Hospital s (Neo-Natal, Patient Rooms, LDR, MRI, Exam Rooms)
\u2022 Auditorium Acoustics (Churches, Recital Halls, Multi-purpose Rooms)
\u2022 Recreation Facilities (Swimming Pools, Arenas)
\u2022 Correctional Facilities ( Video Arraignment Rooms, Interview Rooms, Conference Rooms)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specification Writing
Computer Simulation of Room Acoustics
Specialized Audio Visual Systems (Court Recording and Videoconferencing, Video Arraignment)
Sound Masking Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Testing and Monitoring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Acoustical Commissioning in Newly Completed Facilities
Compliance Testing
Background Noise Surveys
Noise Isolation Measurements
HVAC Noise Measurements
Reverberation Time and other Room Acoustic Measurements
Speech Privacy Assessments
Fire Alarm Audibility Assessments
Speech Intelligibility Evaluations
Sound Masking Assessments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alberta Infrastructure
Kasian Architecture
ACI Architects Inc.
ONPA Architects
HFKS Architects Inc.
IBI Group Architects
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Grant MacEwan University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Typical projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Acoustics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Alexandra Hospital<\/strong>
Acoustical commissioning of Labor Delivery Suites to determine adequate privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grey Nuns Hospital<\/strong>
Acoustical design of Neo Natal Unit incorporating design strategies to minimize noise exposure to infants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmonton Police Service SW Division Station<\/strong>
Acoustical commissioning of Secure Interview Rooms, Meeting Rooms and Videoconference Rooms to establish speech privacy ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant MacEwan University \u2013 Centre for the Arts and Communication<\/strong>
Acoustical design and commissioning of music instruction spaces including performance auditorium, rehearsal rooms, recording studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmonton New Remand Centre<\/strong>
Design of video arraignment systems and facilities to allow remote arraignment proceedings between courtrooms and remand centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Building, Edmonton<\/strong>
Assessment of noise characteristics and testing protocols for specialized mechanical components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calgary Courts Centre<\/strong>
Mechanical noise investigation and commissioning in courtrooms to ensure low background noise levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CN<\/strong>
Assessment of speech privacy\/distraction in rail traffic control facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant MacEwan University \u2013 Robbins Health Learning Centre<\/strong>
Classroom acoustics investigation and guidance to provide adequate sound isolation between classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATCO<\/strong>
Assessment of speech security for critical offices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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