At BAP Acoustics, we put the client’s needs at the centre of everything we do. Our experts come into every project as true partners, working alongside your team to deliver solutions that are fully aligned with your objectives.
Experienced, innovative, flexible – BAP Acoustics is your partner for professional acoustic design solutions.
Who We Are
BAP Acoustics is the North American affiliate of Bickerdike Allen Partners, a leading acoustic consultancy practice that has been serving the United Kingdom from its London headquarters since 1962. BAP Acoustics has offices in Vancouver, BC. The firm is managed by founding partners Mark Gaudet, a former associate of Bickerdike Allen Partners, and Eric de Santis.
Our firm delivers industry-leading services and solutions to clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Our key resources include experienced, highly qualified and well-motivated staff, excellent IT facilities, specialist instrumentation, computational and simulation systems.
Our Style
We consider the client’s perspective in everything we do, ensuring that we deliver the best possible solution given each project’s parameters. We aim to not just deliver a solution, but also to educate our clients on acoustic issues, so that they understand how the solution was arrived at, and its implications for other aspects of their project.
Our Process
We believe in addressing potential acoustic issues as early as possible in the project lifecycle. Decisions around structural design, materials and surface finishes all play a role in determining a structure’s acoustics, making it critical to consider acoustic design and performance from the beginning.
Through the design process, we formulate acoustic guidelines to help the architect coordinate the acoustic performance of a building with the architectural design concept and the mechanical and electrical building services. As the design develops, we refine the acoustic details to balance technical performance and cost effectiveness.
For infrastructure or facilities projects, we can model acoustic emissions to assess the noise impact on the local community. If significant potential impacts are identified, we can investigate the benefit of mitigation measures to be included in the design.
We can examine the pros and cons of various types of noise mitigation measures, providing the project manager with the information and recommendations required to choose the best option based on effectiveness and financial viability.
Our Difference
BAP Acoustics is more than a service provider – we are your partner. Working alongside your team, we deliver the best possible acoustic engineering solutions to meet your budget, timeline and technical requirements. We integrate unparalleled technical expertise and experience with in-depth industry knowledge to produce the results you need for your project to succeed.
What can we do for you?
Architects and Designers
It’s never too early to consider acoustic implications in the design of a new project. We can come in at an early stage to provide acoustic engineering advice and simulation services. These will help you understand the available options and corresponding budget implications, whether it is for sound enhancement or noise mitigation.
Project Managers
Most projects are required to adhere to some form of acoustic regulation or noise bylaws. BAP Acoustics can help you understand how these issues can be addressed, and how the solutions will affect your design, build and operating processes. We will guide you through regulatory red tape related to acoustics and noise, and ensure that your project meets or exceeds any requirements, smoothing the way for successful project completion.
The next steps…
To find out more about our services, or to discuss your specific project requirements, the first step is to contact us.
We’ll then work with you to gain a full understanding of your needs and develop a proposal detailing how we can best serve you.