Project Overview: Precision Acoustics for a Sophisticated Office Build-Out Commercial Acoustics partnered with RM Construction Management to support the acoustic design phase of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals’ new office at One Flagler, a landmark commercial tower in West Palm Beach. The project transformed over 7,000 square feet of space into a modern office environment featuring executive offices, […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Upgrades in a Courthouse Renovation As part of a comprehensive third-floor renovation, the Osceola County Courthouse—originally built in 1889—needed more than just cosmetic updates. With daily legal proceedings requiring focus, clarity, and discretion, courtroom acoustics had become a growing concern. The existing space suffered from excessive reverberation, poor speech intelligibility, and disruptive […]
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The Weakest Link in Any Room Every wall, floor, and ceiling might be designed for high acoustic performance — but one unsealed door can ruin it all. Doors are the most common flanking path in offices, hotels, and apartments, where sound seeps through air gaps and lightweight cores. Learning how to soundproof a door starts […]
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Project Overview: Sound Control Strategy for a Premier Hotel Venue Pier Sixty-Six Hotel is a well-known luxury destination on the waterfront of Fort Lauderdale, offering a marina, fine dining, and high-end event spaces. As part of a high-profile renovation, the hotel prioritized acoustic performance in its most prestigious gathering spaces: the grand ballrooms and their […]
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Project Overview: PET Felt Acoustic Wall Panels at Arthrex Arthrex, a leader in medical device manufacturing, needed a sound control solution for their Naples, FL headquarters that would match the sophistication of their brand. Their space included open areas, high ceilings, and hard surfaces—an environment prone to echo and poor speech clarity. Rather than compromise […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Modernization in a Historic Military Facility Brant Hall is a key facility within Fort Gordon, one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the world and home to the Army Signal Corps and Cyber Command. Originally constructed in 1941, Brant Hall has supported a wide range of military operations and training programs […]
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Project Overview: Acoustic Upgrades During Theater Renovation As part of a larger effort to renovate the performance venues at the Orange County Convention Center, Commercial Acoustics completed a full-scale acoustic upgrade at Chapin Theater. The focus of this project was improving sound quality across the venue by installing over 10,000 square feet of acoustic wall […]
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Understanding the Real Problem Glass brings light, views, and connection — but it also lets in noise from traffic, aircraft, and busy streets. In most commercial buildings, windows are the weak link in an otherwise solid acoustic envelope. They allow in the very sounds the rest of the structure is built to block. When that […]
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Why Sound Absorbing Materials Matter Sound absorbing materials are essential for reducing echo, controlling reflections, and improving speech clarity. Whether in a music studio, open office, or classroom, the right acoustic materials help create a balanced, comfortable environment. Without absorption, even the best sound systems and designs suffer from harsh reflections and reverberation that make […]
Case Studies
Soundproofing Walls for Healthcare Facilities: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska
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Project Overview: Wall Soundproofing for Remote Tribal Healthcare Serving over 50 rural communities in Western Alaska, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) operates one of the most remote healthcare facilities in the U.S. When Davis Constructors took on a major expansion at YKHC, they faced a significant challenge—meeting high sound transmission class (STC) ratings within a cost-effective […]