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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

While most companies prefer the lower cost of an open workspace environment, there is a need for smaller designated areas for very different, specific tasks. 2,3 Simultaneously, persistent discomfort of an unpleasant environment can cause decreased morale and job satisfaction or poor academic performance.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

There are dozens of boxes to check and considerations to be made when designing and specifying a commercial environment. Evidence-based design indicates that a calm, quiet environment is critical to cognitive health, and flooring can significantly contribute to or reduce unwanted ambient noise. for installation.

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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Organizations need to implement strategies to not only keep staff safe and healthy, but also happy and productive enough within their working environment that they actually want to come in. However, neither offer insight into the ‘actual acoustics’ ( i.e. the sound actually present) within a space or occupant experience of it.

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