Overview
Ken Dibble Acoustics are an independent consultancy in noise control, acoustics
and audio engineering. This section outlines the range of services available
to the licensed trade and to hotel, cinema and leisure site developers.
In summary, KDA are able to provide a complete acoustic design and noise
control package for new build and refurbishment projects, or any element
of that package as a separate service:-
Site Acquisition
Liaison with the client's acquisition and legal teams in assessing the
feasibility of a prospective site - including initial survey, noise climate
monitoring, identification of noise sensitive premises likely to be affected,
appraisal of landlord's acoustic separation requirements, provision of guidance
on noise control measures likely to be required and liaison with QS /
Project Managers to facilitate capital appropriation. Also, monitoring of
developers' works to achieve required shell performance where necessary.
Planning Compliance
Liaison with the design team in satisfying the local authority over any noise
related concerns and to achieve compliance with any control requirements
imposed by way of conditions to the planning consent. Also preparation of
expert evidence in the event of a planning appeal.
Detailed Design Phase
Integration within the design team to bring the project to the tender stage
with all noise control and acoustics related issues in place - including
compliance with any planning condition requirements, achieving the necessary
noise containment by the building shell, provision of adequate acoustic
separation between units, control of noise propagation from HVAC, kitchen
and cellar plant, and the achievement of an internal acoustic environment
suited to the intended venue. Much of the work at this stage is carried out
using tested KDA in-house computer modelling and prediction procedures.
Compliance with the 1989 Noise at Work Regulations
Again using computer modelling and prediction techniques and in collaboration
with the design house and sound system provider, the interior fit-out would
normally be designed in such a way that bar staff etc. will not be exposed
to sound levels which contravene the above regulations.
Site Control
Supervision of fit-out works by attendance at pre-contract and site meetings
and handover inspection.
Commissioning / Handover
Liaison with contractor in setting up and commissioning sound systems, testing
for external noise propagation, internal separation and for compliance with
planning and / or licensing conditions and workplace noise regulations. A
compliance certificate is normally issued upon completion.
The following is a list of some of the
developments completed to date:-
| 16No. Firkin Brewery PH sites | The Emporium, Coalville, Leicestershire | |
| 12No. Big Steak / Wacky Warehouses | Stoodi Bakers, Birmingham | |
| Evolution, Cardiff Bay | Evolution, Bristol Harbourside | |
| Evolution, Leeds Cardigan Fields | Castle Mona Hotel & Disco, Douglas | |
| The Frontier Post, Bexley Heath | SU Building, University of Teeside | |
| Football! Football! The Haymarket W1 | Planet Nightclub, Coventry | |
| Cafe de Paris, Leicester Square W1 | Hutton & Wall Halls, University of Hatfield | |
| Electric Ballroom, Camden High Street | All Nations Club, Hackney | |
| Hollywood Nightclub, Romford | Roots Place, Oxford | |
| Hollywood Nightclub, Ipswich | Bar Centro, Halifax | |
| 8No. Cinderella Rockerfellas clubs | The Steering Wheel Club, Birmingham | |
| 8No. Ritzy / Central Park venues | Club Ergotassio, Limmasol, Cyprus | |
| The Tunnel Bar, Leeds | Brighton West Street Leisure Complex | |
| HQ Club, Camden Lock, NW1 | Rowans Snooker & Bowling Club, N4 | |
| Arizona Sports Bar, Camden | Mote Park Leisure Ctr., Maidstone | |
| Prince Regent Hotel, Woodford | The Sandcastle, Blackpool | |
| Tiger Tiger, The Haymarket W1 | Butlins, Bognor Regis | |
| Icon & Diva, Maidstone | Icon & Diva, Basildon | |
| Icon & Diva, Crawley | Summerland, Douglas, IoM | |
| Palace Hotel & Casino, Douglas IoM | Campus West, Welwyn Garden City | |
| Club Offshore, Nice, Cote d'Azure | Genesis Multiplex Cinema, Mile End E3 |
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