Building a Specialised Acoustic Testing Room
D Blackburn Contractors successfully constructed a specialized acoustic testing room for Leeds Airport, meeting strict specifications for sound isolation and safety within a demanding commercial environment.
Leeds Airport needed a dedicated acoustic room for testing the sounds of airplane engines, with specific requirements for:
Acoustic Performance: The room had to meet stringent acoustic standards for sound isolation.
Specific Construction: The design required steelwork, blockwork infill, and a specialized white rock cladding.
Strict Safety Protocols: The airport environment demanded strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
We provided a specialized construction solution:
Specialised Construction: Built the acoustic room according to the airport's specifications, using steelwork, blockwork infill, and white rock cladding.
Formwork Concrete: Constructed formwork (timber boxes) to create a continuous concrete ring beam on top of the blockwork, using a boom pump to precisely pour the concrete.
Electrical Installation: Installed electricity for lighting and sockets within the acoustic testing room.
Adherence to Safety Standards: Strictly adhered to all health and safety protocols, including risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH regulations.
Results:
Successful Project Completion: The acoustic testing room was completed within the six-week timeframe.
Acoustic Performance Met: The room met the airport's stringent acoustic requirements for testing airplane engines.
Client Satisfaction: The airport authorities were extremely happy with the quality of the construction and the adherence to safety regulations.
