The Acoustic Awards, organised by ANC, the Association of Noise Consultants and held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham saw acoustic professionals gathering together in the Midlands to celebrate projects across a variety of environments, as well as excellence in their industry.
“The awards recognise world-leading expertise in our industry,” said Robert Osborne of ANC. “They show how ANC members lead the way to improve acoustics for the whole of society and promote high standards and good practice in the industry. We are very grateful to our sponsors and judges for their support.”
The sixth edition of the awards showcased the skills of members across five categories. In addition, at the evening of the event, an awards was also given for the best presentation of an award entry, judged by delegates at the ANC conference.
Presented by Dr Hugh Hunt, Reader in Engineering Dynamics and Vibration at the University of Cambridge, the winners are:
Building Acoustics, sponsored by H&H Acoustic Technologies
- WINNER: Clarke Saunders Associates – Quadrant 4
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Adrian James Acoustics – Nur Alem Pavilion
- COMMENDED: Arup – Royal Academy of Music
- COMMENDED: Hoare Lea – Outer Space Project
Education Acoustics, sponsored by Ecophon
- WINNER: Hoare Lea – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Apex Acoustics – The National Centre for the Written Word
- COMMENDED: WSP – New River College Pupil Referral Unit and The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
Environmental Noise, sponsored by ANV Measurement Systems
- WINNER: Southdowns Environmental Consultants – Crossrail C510
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Temple Group with FLO – Northern Line Extension
- COMMENDED: Arup – Forth Replacement Crossing
Vibration, sponsored by Pliteq
- WINNER: Atkins
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: AECOM
- COMMENDED: Apex Acoustics
Smaller Projects
- WINNER: Bureau Veritas – Sidac Sports and Social Club
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: RBA Acoustics – Lyall Mews – Site Enclosure
Best Presentation, sponsored by Armourcoat
- WINNER: Adrian James Acoustics
