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Theatres, concert halls and school music departments all deserve the best possible AV design within available budgets. With a seemingly endless range of equipment available, it is difficult and time-consuming to find the right solution. Getting independent advice can result in a smoother ride for the project as well as savings down the line. At…

It was a full house for an event organised by the Norwich Forum for the Construction Industry. Dozens of interested visitors were given a tour of a local success story – the Digi-Tech Factory at City College Norwich. This landmark building, designed by Coffey Architects, is a home for courses based round technology and the…

The Norwich Science Festival is a celebration of science, and this year AJA took on an active role. Running across the Spring half-term holidays, the Festival was packed with 180 shows, talks and exhibitions for all the family. This year for the first time, Adrian James Acoustics put together a show for young people. Andy…

When new-build and converted residences are close to completion, there are some important tests which sometimes get left to the last minute. Compliance with fire regulations may be an obvious necessity. But other building standards must be met by carrying out assessments, such as sound testing and air testing. Sound tests are often referred to…

With the worst of Covid behind us, returning to the office, more hybrid working and face-to-face meetings have led to a raft of new assignments. 2022 also saw two new staff members join the team. 1. New faces Autumn 2022 brought two new faces to AJA – Julez Redding and Ben Hunt. Julez’s background includes…

It was full steam ahead at the STEAM Careers Fair, held at Gresham’s School in Norfolk. This annual exhibition is an opportunity for companies to explain their role in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). We were delighted to be one of 38 exhibitors at the event, which included well-known companies…

Adrian James Acoustics is pleased to welcome a new member of our team. Ben Hunt has recently moved to Norwich after working in the Bedford area. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire, Ben has a background in both music and maths, and a fascination for all things tech. His passion for acoustics and electronics…

We have recently updated a key section of our website. Our Research and Publications page now features more than 20 articles giving in-depth views on diverse subjects. These range from library design and acoustic modelling to the harmonics of the French Horn. Many of the papers are by our director Adrian James. A Fellow of…

12th September marked a special day for one of AJA’s senior staff members. Andy Thompson first started working for the company in September 2002, so the flags were out for his twentieth anniversary. Not only is Andy an Associate at Adrian James Acoustics, but he also fills the role of Operations Manager. Tonmeister degree Andy…

This summer has seen the arrival of a new face at AJA. Julez Redding recently started in the role of Trainee Acoustics Consultant. He is already very much part of the team. As a child, Julez showed a keen interest in sound, taking up the drums at the age of eight. Following three years living…