Office Acoustics in the Return-to-Office Era
The modern office has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty-five. Teams use space differently. Meetings spill between virtual and in-person formats, density rises and…
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Octave 10 – Are You Prepared to Transition Your Facility from ECA to EASR?
Are You Prepared to Transition Your Facility from Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) to Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR)? Ontario’s environmental approvals are changing and the clock is ticking. The…
Addressing Burnout at Work: Stop renaming it and start fixing it
Burnout isn’t always obvious. When professionals meet targets and maintain quality, it’s easy to assume that all is well and results are sustainable. The appearance of high performance can mask…
Are You Prepared to Transition Your Facility from ECA to Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR)?
Ontario’s shift from Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) to the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) is changing how facilities demonstrate environmental compliance. The EASR is intended for low-risk activities and…
The World Needs Data Centres: Don’t Let Noise Be A Quiet Killer
The digital age is here with the adoption of artificial intelligence, more digital business processes, the move to cloud, and the use of big data. These are all driving the…
Octave 09 – Acoustics and Security: The Hidden Challenges in Defence Projects
Acoustics and Security: The Hidden Challenges in Defence Projects In today’s defence sector, acoustic performance isn’t just about comfort, it’s a critical component of security and operational success. In our…
Acoustics and Security: The Hidden Challenges in Defence Projects
Canada’s Defence Policy Update ‘Our North, Strong and Free’ and the 2025 Federal Budget – Build Canada Strong have introduced a substantial mandate and investment in the modernization of Canadian…
Octave 08 – Why Construction Noise & Vibration Monitoring Needs Expert Analysis
Why Construction Noise & Vibration Monitoring Needs Expert Analysis Effective monitoring goes beyond installing sensors and recording data. It requires expert planning and interpretation to distinguish between anomalies and true…
Why Construction Noise and Vibration Monitoring Needs Expert Analysis
Construction noise is becoming one of the most immediate—and often most frustrating—environmental challenges of urban life. Toronto, for example, is experiencing a construction boom fueled by the need to accommodate…
Octave 07 – Celebrating Women in Engineering
Celebrating Women in Engineering In honour of the International Women in Engineering Day, Aercoustics published a blog post written by Doreen Abraham: Whole Life, One Self. Through the blog, Doreen…
Whole Life, One Self: Redefining What It Means to ‘Wear Many Hats’ as a Woman
Picture this: it’s a regular Tuesday morning. The alarm goes off and before your feet hit the floor, the mom hat is on – getting the kids up, packing lunches,…
The Mental Load: Why Flexibility at Work Isn’t a Perk, It’s a Necessity
Dentist appointments. Doctor check-ups. A kid gets sick. Both kids get sick. When was their last vaccination? Pediatrician visit. Yard work. House chores. House maintenance. Booking the car for maintenance….
Octave 06 – The Future of Acoustic Design in Sustainable Construction eBook
The Future of Acoustic Design in Sustainable Construction eBook We’re excited to introduce our new eBook, ‘The Future of Acoustic Design in Sustainable Construction’ which explores how evolving building codes…
Restarting the Aercoustics-Marshall Day Employee Exchange
Employees experience work & life half-way around the world. In 2015, while on sabbatical in Australia, an Aercoustics employee—eager to explore her passion for acoustics in a new cultural and…
Octave 05 – Celebrating 50 years of Aercoustics’ Legacy
Explore our Latest E-Book We are excited to share our latest e-book, “Don’t Oscillate on Vibration Management,” designed to help architects and developers on how to solve the vibration equation…
Celebrating 50 years of Outrageous Engineering
1974 was a momentous year for many reasons. The harmony of ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with the hit Waterloo. Stephen King published his debut novel, Carrie. Germany beat…
The importance of creating a more neurodiverse workplace
Make diversity work with ADHD plans that are realistic, clear and easy-to-follow My original intent was to write a blog post that would coincide with ADHD Awareness Month in October….
Octave 04 – What’s new with Aercoustics
What’s new with Aercoustics! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new e-book, “Tackle Acoustic Issues Early in the IESO Procurement Program” designed to guide developers through Ontario’s…
Want to turn office space into housing? Make sound decisions with your office to residential conversions.
With housing demand soaring and office vacancy rates rising, converting office towers into residential spaces seems like a simple solution to housing shortages. The federal government announced the conversion of…
Octave 03 – Repowering a Return to Renewables
Repowering a Return to Renewables BC Hydro is embarking on a new journey to procure renewable power for the first time in over a decade. Aercoustics will be here to…