• Healthcare ,
• 30 Mar

A Sound Plan: How To Achieve Optimal Healthcare Acoustics “As the lowest-scoring category in the HCAHPS survey since 2007, quiet hospital environments are a challenging issue. Other Press Ganey surveys also rank noise as a top-five complaint among hospital patients. And while the World Health Organization recommends that noise not exceed 35 dB, many studies

• Corporate ,
• 30 Mar

Why You Might Need Sound Masking “Noise is a common office complaint.  Facilities that require sound treatment frequently look to sound masking systems that have been designed to emit low-level, structured white noise through in-ceiling speakers via direct-field technology.  The benefits of systems are that they can be zoned to treat specific problem areas and

• Costs , General ,
• 30 Mar

Soundproofing a Room: Cost Breakdown These figures appear to be for a home… National Average: $1,682, Typical Range: $1,022 – $2,533 Construction style soundproofing General FAQ Cost of Soundproofing Homes near Airports “The board announced plans to spend up to $350,000 on the program, which could translate into $3.5 million in total relief for affected homes.” Further Thoughts on

• General , Hospitality ,
• 30 Mar

Consider these factors as you assess sound masking solutions. Noise is a big problem for hotels (No. 2 behind Internet connectivity), but only 43 percent of guests with noise complaints actually tell the front desk staff. Instead, they’re going online and leaving hotel reviews. The hotel industry is a $493 Billion industry. According to data

• General , Healthcare ,
• 30 Mar

Consider these factors as you assess sound masking solutions. Quiet hospital environments are a challenging issue. Noise ranks as a top-five complaint among hospital patients. The World Health Organization recommends that noise not exceed 35 dB, many studies conducted in hospitals have found average background noise ranges between 45 dB and 68 dB, peaking at

• Corporate , General ,
• 30 Mar

Corporate/office sound issues: Unwanted noise in open-plan interiors can influence worker productivity, employee morale, corporate profits. Enclosed private offices clearly outperformed open-plan layouts in most aspects of IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality), particularly in acoustics, privacy and the proxemics issues. Benefits of enhanced ‘ease of interaction’ were smaller than the penalties of increased noise level and

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• Construction , General ,
• 30 Mar

Here are things to consider in terms of materials and construction. Whether it’s simply a room or a hotel or office. The hassle of construction Noise of it Unable to use the space under construction until their done Cost of construction  Room in a home – National Average: $1,682, Typical Range: $1,022 – $2,533 Prevalence of