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On a sunny afternoon in July, some of the AJA team joined a tour of the new Dyson Building at Gresham’s School in Norfolk. Organised by the Norwich Forum for the Construction Industry, the tour was preceded by a talk by Robert Dale, Senior Partner at the Daniel Connal Partnership. Robert treated the audience to…

Community halls are valuable meeting places, especially in the rural county of Norfolk. Such halls attract loyal and appreciative users, but sometimes the acoustics may need improvement. A recent example was the Community Hall in Lyng which lies 15 miles northwest of Norwich. This hall had problems with reverberation in the foyer – an area…

Important new regulations have just come into force. Overheating has long been overlooked as a potential noise risk in residential developments. At last, new regulations should help to address the problem. The requirements are specified in Approved Document O of the Building Regulations. They state that overheating risk must be considered in the planning and…

The Norwich Forum for the Construction Industry held a special celebration on 22nd June. Marking 30 years since the organisation was founded, the event took place at the Royal Norwich golf club. Food and drinks were served to the sounds of a steel band while members enjoyed a sunny evening, overlooking the golf course. The…

Hot off the press, our new company brochure is now available. This 12-page printed A4 publication provides a comprehensive guide to our services. It’s an ideal reference for architects, builders, contractors and anyone who may need our experience now or in the future. Please email us if you would like a free printed copy of…

The city of Coventry recently hosted a major conference. Our director, Adrian James spoke at the event. The Inclusive Learning Environments Show is designed for anyone interested in transforming lives through education. This show is both a celebration of inclusivity in education and a forum for making new connections and understanding better what can be…

Congratulations to Hawkins Brown and the team behind the Central Surgery, Sawbridgeworth. RIBA East has recently announced an award for this general practice building, which is based in Hertfordshire. We are pleased to have been involved in the process of change and improvement. The surgery has been expanded over a number of years, so this…

for 2022, Adrian James Acoustics is proud to announce the first ever winners of our new scholarship scheme. Financial support The AJA Scholarship initiative was launched to encourage excellence and commitment. Promising instrumentalists from across Norfolk can apply for financial support. An advisory panel from Norfolk County Youth Orchestra chooses the award winners alongside Guildhall…

We love to help bring new life to villages. This is particularly significant when growing communities need new facilities. A recent example is Horsford, a village just north of Norwich. Neighbourhood Plan With a population of just over 4000, the village lacked some amenities, despite having two pubs. Broadland Council conducted a local consultation, which…

Since November 2020 we have been providing technical expertise for a major infrastructure project. Sizewell C nuclear power station – if it goes ahead – will be one of the largest construction projects in Europe. East Suffolk Council approached us to assess potential noise and vibration. With the main site occupying a large area of…