New guides have been published, explaining how the ANC’s members can use their skills to help society to take a softer step on the planet.

The Association’s sustainability committee has prepared two short sets of guidelines aimed at highlighting how acousticians can play a sustainable role in supporting biodiversity and in education.

Committee members hope the guidance, split into two key documents,...

One day conference

Wednesday 27 November, 15 Hatfields, London SE1 8DJ

• Launch of the Approved Document O Noise Guide: updated following feedback to the consultation on the draft published in July 2022.
• Overheating assessments to AD-O
• Consultation preview – major updates to BS 8233
• Proposed residential design guidance
• Sound insulation guidance
• Proposed sound absorption guidance

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Louise Beamish, Director of Acoustics at WSP, has been appointed Chair of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC).

Elected to the role at the ANC’s recent annual general meeting, Louise takes over from Russell Richardson, and...

The Award is for an individual who has made impressive progress or an outstanding contribution during the first five years of their career in acoustics – either within their own team or the acoustics profession as a whole, such as demonstrating:

• What they have done for their organisation
• What have they done for the wider industry?
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We are delighted to announce that the ‘acoustician comedian’ Tom Wrigglesworth will be joining us at the Crown Plaza in Birmingham next month for the ANC Awards.

Tom’s career path might, we believe, make him unique in our industry. After graduating from the University of Salford with a degree in acoustics, Tom moved from engineering to pursue his calling in comedy.

Now,...