From acoustical design to project delivery, you can count on us. 

PMD Acoustics has a client focused approach, with principals and senior acoustical consultants being the first line of contact for all aspects of the consulting business.

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About Us

Together, we have more than 40 years of acoustical consulting experience accumulated while working on projects throughout Canada. We offer our services to architects, contractors, developers, etc. on projects where our skills and decision making processes are forefront. This way we can provide the best services in a timely manner with cost-effective solutions.


Based in Squamish and Vancouver, we offer acoustical consulting services for room acoustics, sound isolation, HVAC noise control, environmental noise assessments, construction administration, acoustical measurements, onsite testing, etc.





Our Clients

At PMD Acoustics, we work effectively with a wide range of clients.

We are dedicated to providing acoustical solutions for all your project needs.

Architects & Designers

Arts, Commercial, 

Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Office Spaces, Residential and more.

Institutions & Authorities

Support throughout schematic design to construction administration for acoustic performance e.g., LEED v4, WELL, etc.

Marine

Noise and vibration investigations, Sea trials.

Developers & Builders

Environmental noise and vibration assessments, HVAC noise control to meet regulatory prescriptions.

Manufacturers

Acoustical measurements such as Apparent Sound Transmission Class (ASTC) and Apparent Impact Insulation Class (AIIC) tests.

Creative & Event Venues

Architectural acoustics, sound isolation, bylaw compliance, AV systems, etc.

General Contractors

Construction management, noise & vibration monitoring, design build, traditional design bid build, integrated project delivery, P3, etc.

 R & D

Product testing, acoustical analysis & design concept advice. 

Research studies for better acoustics.

Sport Venues

Gyms, Stadia, Ice rinks, Swimming pools, etc.

 Home Owners

Design advice for sound isolation, room acoustics, noise and vibration control and more. 

Strata Corporations

Floor/ceiling assembly and party wall acoustic performance reviews and testing. HVAC noise control and mitigation solutions.

Hospitality

Room acoustics, 

speech intelligibility, 

bylaw compliance, etc.

Services

Design Process

Construction Administration

Independent Commissioning

Acoustical Measurements

Design Process

·   Review client requirements (RFP, SoR, client inquiry, etc.)

·   Analyze requirements and prepare/review a set of acoustical criteria

·   Review drawings and mark-up our interpretation of the acoustical criteria

·   Meet with client for feedback; update mark-ups to address feedback

·   Carry out acoustical analysis (e.g., architectural review, HVAC review, acoustic calcs & 3D modelling, etc.) and prepare report with our findings and recommendations to meet the criteria

·   Coordination with client and other consultants to refine recommendations and address design limitations

·   Noise and vibration control solutions for Emergency Generators, Cooling Towers, Transformers, Pumps, AHUs, VAVs, FCUs, etc.

Construction Administration

·   Site visits

·   Site meetings

·   Shop drawing reviews

·   Mock-up acoustical testing

·   Noise and vibration control solutions

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Independent Commissioning

·   Provide independent commissioning services

·   Review commissioning requirements

·   Perform acoustical testing onsite

·   Confirm compliance with commissioning requirements

Acoustical Measurements

·   Noise & Vibration

·   Sound Isolation (ASTC, NIC) - ASTM E336

·   Impact Insulation (AIIC, HIIC, LIIC) - ASTM E1007, E3222, E3207

·   Reverberation (RT), Speech Intelligibility (STI)

·   Performance Space Parameters - ISO 3382

·   Speech Privacy - ASTM E1130, E2638

·   AV Systems, PA System Frequency Response, Signal-To-Noise Ratio

·   Hand-Arm & Whole-Body Vibration Measurements for Worker Safety

·   Long Term Noise & Vibration Monitoring

·   Post-Construction Compliance & Product Testing, etc.

Contact Us

Please contact your local PMD Acoustics team:

604-256-8899

sound@pmdacoustics.ca

Offices:

Squamish, BC, CANADA

North Vancouver, BC, CANADA

Hours: 

Monday - Friday

8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Get in touch

Do not hesitate to reach us for any acoustic queries or to request more information about our services