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Nat Taylor
Nat joined the Bristol team in 2026 after attaining a BA (Hons) degree in Music and Sound Production from the BIMM Music Institute, Bristol
Noise at Work
Are Noise at Work Regulations being taken seriously enough?
Understanding BS 4142: Assessing Noise Impact in Industrial and Commercial Environments
Noise pollution is an increasingly prominent issue in modern urban and industrial settings
Understanding BS 8233: Sound Insulation and Noise Control in Buildings
Effective noise control is essential for creating comfortable living and working environments, particularly in today’s bustling, urbanised world.
Madina Mosque, Cardiff
Acoustic Consultants Limited were appointed to undertake a noise impact assessment for the use of the site.
Stephen Robert Peliza 1951-2024
We are sad to announce the death of our friend and company founder Stephen Peliza in February this year following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
2023 ANC Awards Winner!
We are delighted to say that Acoustic Consultants Ltd won the award for the best Building Acoustics project for our work on a film studios that included five sound stages within a single building.
Lords Of Lightning – Electroacoustics at Valley Fest 2023
Acts such as this bring to the forefront that noise management is a constantly adapting discipline
Acoustic Design for SEN Schools
Good acoustics are required in SEND schools. What defines “good” is dependent on the type of school, the type of pupil attending and the schools ethos and approach.
Police – Noise at Work Assessments
Many factors can play a part in how noise affects the end receiver
Approved Document O – Noise implications across the UK
An important but often overlooked factor of design and construction is the noise and vibration impact on the environment around a building.
Welcome back Sam Frankcom!
Welcome back to Sam Frankcom who re-joined us at the end of August after graduating from Bournemouth University with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Music and Sound Production Technology. Sam previously completed a work placement with us in 2021 and we are pleased he has...
Valley Fest 2022 – Event Noise Monitoring
it is important more now than ever that noise from events is successfully managed
CPD delivered on the implications of noise and overheating under Approved Document O
An important but often overlooked factor of design and construction is the noise and vibration impact on the environment around a building.
What Do Acoustic Consultants Do?
An important but often overlooked factor of design and construction is the noise and vibration impact on the environment around a building.
Welcome back Andy Warren!
Welcome back to Andy Warren who re-joined us last week after travelling Asia, Australia and living New Zealand for the past 4 years. Andy graduated with a First Class BSc at UWE in Audio and Music Technology then joined us for 2 years before going travelling....
Our London Team is growing!
We started our permanent London presence in July last year and we have since completed multiple London and South East schemes. These have ranged from BS4142 noise impact assessments, Noise, Vibration and Dust monitoring for BS5228 through to unique and bespoke schemes...
2021 in review | Acoustic Consultants Ltd
We started our permanent London presence in July last year. We have since completed multiple London and South East schemes, ranging from BS4142 noise impact assessments, Noise, Vibration and Dust monitoring for BS5228 through to unique and bespoke schemes such as a...
We’ve increased our equipment capacity!
Acoustic Consultants Limited are pleased to be working with one of our long terms clients on this new build SEN school in London on the DfE Framework.
We are now Cyber Essentials Accredited
Thanks to a team of local businesses, charities, property experts and Bristol City Countil (all of whom are donating their time for free), a derelict building in Bedminster will soon become “East Street Mews”.
Introducing our new London office!
Introducing our new London office!
We’re Hiring for an Acoustic Consultant (Graduate Level) (POSITION IS NOW FILLED)
Due to continued growth, we are now hiring for an experienced acoustic consultant
Llys y Frân Country Park Redevelopment
Thanks to a team of local businesses, charities, property experts and Bristol City Countil (all of whom are donating their time for free), a derelict building in Bedminster will soon become “East Street Mews”.
New Team Member
Due to continued growth at Acoustic Consultants Limited, we have welcomed a new team member!
Noise, Vibration and Dust Monitoring for SEN School
Acoustic Consultants Limited are pleased to be working with one of our long terms clients on this new build SEN school in London on the DfE Framework.
Our new Cardiff office is now open!
After a slight delay due to Covid19, we are now up and running from the co-working space, Tramshed Tech, in Cardiff.
Introducing our new website!
Today we are excited to announce the launch of our new and, we hope you’ll agree, improved website www.acoustic-ltd.co.uk.
Ashton Gate, Bristol CPD Workshop – Part B, Part E & Part L
It was a great day yesterday presenting with Cook Brown Building Control and Cook Brown Energy at Ashton Gate, Bristol.
East Street Mews in Bristol
Thanks to a team of local businesses, charities, property experts and Bristol City Countil (all of whom are donating their time for free), a derelict building in Bedminster will soon become “East Street Mews”.
New Team Members
Due to continued growth at Acoustic Consultants Limited we have welcomed two new team members to the company.
We’ve moved to a new office!
Last month we said goodbye to our old office and moved closer to Bristol into our new headquarters at 194 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3NB.
Local Authority Presentation
On the 3rd April we were invited to present at a work shop on noise and acoustics to Planning Officers, Building Control Officers, Project Managers and Surveyors of Southwark Council.
Acoustic Advice for Healthcare Developments
For a new built or refurbishment of any healthcare development, it is important to set appropriate acoustic design criteria as soon as possible to avoid future acoustic related problems.
Noise Risk Assessments
We were invited to present at a work shop on Noise Risk Assessments at the South and West Wales Safety Group.
Noise, Vibration and Dust (NVD)
Construction Noise, Vibration and Dust (NVD) can be a significant issue for active construction sites, and is an important consideration for any contractor or developer planning a construction project.
Sandfields Colts Under 10’s
To celebrate our increased presence in South Wales and Swansea we are pleased to be sponsoring Sandfields Colts Under 10’s football club.
ProPG: Planning & Noise
Yesterday we presented a CPD and workshop to the local Environmental Health Protection Departments of Bath and North East Somerset, Mendip, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Stroud.
Sports Pitch Noise
Today one of our directors, Daniel Oldaker, gave a presentation to the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) at their annual conference in Birmingham.
30 Years of a leading noise and acoustic consultancy
We have become a leading noise and acoustic consultancy with steady and consistent growth in a number of key construction and industrial sectors.
Noise and Acoustics CPD
We are currently offering CPD’s to current and future clients in noise and acoustics at their offices or our base in Bristol.
40 years consulting on noise and acoustics
Our most experienced consultant Stephen shares his thoughts on 40 years in acoustics.
A Sound Footing
A brief insight into the first year of a newly qualified acoustic consultant within an established consultancy working on a range of projects.
Bridging the Gap between Noise and Planning
For much of the work we do there are clear sets of noise criteria and assessment methodologies helping to bridge the Gap between Noise and Planning
Weather and Noise
As Acoustic Consultants the weather and its accurate forecast is a significant element to our work. Poor weather and their forecasts results in unreliable noise survey data.




































