Spades in the ground for state-of-the-art acoustics research centre

Morgan Sindall Construction has started work on a new acoustics research, testing and teaching facility at the University of Salford.

Located in the Crescent Innovation hub, the facility forms part of the wider £2.5 billion University masterplan.

Costing approximately £24 million, the new state-of-the-art building will feature vibration-isolating foundations and walls, and will be centred around a triple-height space accommodating acoustically isolated laboratories.

Morgan Sindall Construction North West Area Director Steven Gregory said: “Our relationship with the University of Salford is built on shared values of innovation, quality and sustainability.

“This new acoustics building will be a true testament to those principles – a space designed with exceptional precision to support world-leading research. Using our Intelligent Solutions approach, we’re ensuring the facility meets the highest standards of performance, while delivering lasting benefits for the Salford community.”

University of Salford Professor of Acoustics Trevor Cox added: “It is great to see our new building under construction. This is a very exciting time at Salford as acoustics research is becoming increasingly relevant to society today.

“The World Health Organisation recently labelled noise the second most harmful environmental pollutant, and new technologies such as drones, AI and EVs are changing the everyday sounds in our world.”