With Over 20 Years of Experience

Acoustical Consultancy Firm in Maryland

Apex Acoustics LLC is a Maryland-based, minority-owned small professional services firm established in 2023. The firm specializes in environmental noise, acoustics, vibration, solar glare/glint, and related environmental impact analysis.

The firm provides technical consulting services to support environmental review, permitting, and design compliance for both public and private-sector projects across the United States. The firm has provided noise and acoustical consulting services to a wide range of project types, including:

Power generation facilities - natural gas-fired plants, combined cycle generating stations, and other thermal generating power plants
Data centers and mission-critical facilities - hyperscale and multi-building campuses, including mechanical equipment, emergency generators, and transformers.
Renewable energy facilities - wind farms, solar photovoltaic facilities, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Industrial facilities - manufacturing plants, mining operations, pulp and paper facilities, lumber mills, and other heavy industrial developments
Oil and gas infrastructure - onshore and offshore LNG facilities, pipelines, compressor stations, and gas processing facilities
Transportation projects - highways, roadways, rail and transit systems, and intermodal facilities
Electric power transmission and distribution facilities - high-voltage overhead transmission lines, electrical substations, switching stations, and associated utility infrastructure

Ports and marine facilities - container terminals, dredging projects, pile-driving activities, and other waterfront developments
Warehouses and logistics facilities - distribution centers, truck terminals, and large-scale logistics developments
Municipal and public infrastructure - solid waste transfer stations, sanitation yards, water and wastewater facilities, and other public works projects
Commercial and residential developments - multifamily residential developments, mixed-use projects, and noise-sensitive landuse assessments
Construction projects - construction noise and vibration impact assessments for major infrastructure and development projects (demolition, piling, blasting, directional drilling, etc)
Federal and state environmental reviews - noise and vibration studies supporting NEPA, FERC, HUD, USACE, FHWA, FTA, NOAA, state siting, and local permitting processes

20 Years of Experience in Acoustical Consultancy Business

Apex Acoustics is a full-service consulting firm specializing in noise, vibration, and glint/glare analysis for clients in the energy, industrial, and surface transportation sectors. With over 20 years of engineering acoustics experience, our team understands the technical and regulatory challenges involved in achieving compliance and delivering successful project outcomes.

We use industry-standard measurement equipment and advanced modeling tools to provide reliable, defensible results for projects in the United States and abroad. Our expertise includes CadnaA and TNM software for energy, industrial, and roadway modeling, GlareGauge for solar glint/glare assessments, and application of FTA guidance for rail transit noise and vibration studies.

We Hold Professional Licenses from Accredited Institutions

Apex Acoustics experts hold Professional Engineering licenses in Maryland and maintain active memberships with industry leading organizations.

These qualifications keep us up to date on the latest issues in the industry and enables us to apply this knowledge for our client’s projects. Our acoustic experts serve as expert witnesses on noise control issues before local siting boards and regulatory agencies.

Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE-USA)

The Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Explore Our Services

Apex Acoustics LLC is a Maryland based consultancy firm offering technical assessment for a wide range of of projects, from major industrial and infrastructural developments to local community initiatives. We support projects at all stages, including initial planning and design, as well as facility modifications and expansions. Our project experience includes:

Environmental Noise & Vibration Studies

Our consultants have produced over 100 technical reports on environmental noise and vibration for NEPA, FERC, HUD, CEQA, and international agencies like the IFC/World Bank. We use advanced, compliant methods and equipment. All studies are thoroughly documented to support design decisions or legal and regulatory reviews.

Environmental Noise and Vibration Measurements

Apex Acoustics provides environmental noise and vibration measurements for all project phases, including permitting, construction, operation, and decommissioning. We use NIST-traceable, calibrated instruments for accurate data collection. Results are analyzed and compared against relevant regulatory standards.

Noise and Vibration Prediction and Mapping

Apex Acoustics uses advanced 3D modeling tools like CadnaA, FHWA TNM, and FTA guidelines to predict noise and vibration levels during project design. We provide results in tables and contour maps, benchmarked against regulations. Modeling also helps evaluate mitigation strategies early, saving time and cost.

Noise Complaints Investigations and Mitigation Strategies

Apex Acoustics investigates noise complaints by identifying sources and assessing mitigation strategies using 3D acoustic modeling. We collaborate with facility teams to optimize solutions and offer design guidance to prevent issues before construction. Proactive planning helps avoid costly post-construction fixes.

Occupational Noise Assessment

Apex Acoustics performs occupational noise assessments, including area monitoring and personal dosimetry, in line with OSHA standards. We develop cost-effective mitigation strategies and identify noise sources. Solutions include engineering or administrative controls to protect worker health.

Underwater Acoustics

Apex Acoustics conducts underwater acoustic assessments to evaluate the impact of marine noise from activities like exploration and offshore construction. Using NOAA Fisheries’ methods, we calculate sound propagation and impact zones on marine life. Our expertise covers both impulsive and non-impulsive sources across the Americas.

Vibration Assessment

Apex Acoustics assesses ground-borne vibration (GBV) and ground-borne noise (GBN) impacts from nearby transit and freight projects. We analyze how vibration travels into buildings, causing perceptible effects or audible noise. Our team provides conceptual engineering controls to mitigate these impacts.

Technical reviews

Engineers at Apex Acoustics participate in municipal peer review programs reviewing noise and vibration work conducted by other consultants on behalf of municipalities or regulators assisting them in the permitting process.

Glare Analysis

Apex Acoustics performs glint and glare assessments for solar projects using GlareGauge software to evaluate impacts on airports, roads, and nearby dwellings. We analyze intensity and duration of reflected sunlight at key observation points. Results guide mitigation strategies to support project approvals and reduce opposition.

Expert Witness

Apex Acoustics provides expert witness testimony on noise and vibration issues for courts and planning boards. Our senior consultants deliver defensible reports using rigorous methods and standards. These reports support legal cases and regulatory compliance for facility design and operations.