PACE CONSULT LIMITED

What PACE CONSULT LIMITED does

Pace Consult Limited is a UK-registered private limited company specialising in acoustic, vibration, air quality and air tightness consultancy for the built environment. Founded by Martin Jones as Pace Acoustic Consulting and rebranded to reflect its broader service mix, the firm delivers 'concept-to-completion' advice across planning, design, construction and post-completion testing phases, serving contractors, architects, planning consultants and end-clients across education, healthcare, commercial, custodial, hospitality, leisure, industrial and residential sectors.

The firm's core products span five service lines: Acoustics (architectural and mechanical design, sound testing, noise surveys, 3D room acoustics modelling using Odeon), Vibration (ground vibration, building response, bearing design, Cross Rail transport vibration experience), Air Quality (planning assessments, dispersion modelling, dust management, low emission strategies), Air Tightness (Part L compliance, air permeability testing, thermographic surveys) and BREEAM compliance evidence. Delivery uses industry-standard acoustic simulation tools (SoundPlan, Odeon, Cadnaa), British Standards (BS5228, BS6472, BS7385, BB93, BS8233:2014) and remote Svantek monitoring hardware. The firm is ANC, ATTMA, Constructionline and CHAS accredited and holds Supply Chain Sustainability School Silver membership.

Pace Consult operates a project-based professional services model with quote-driven fees, sold through enterprise field sales and long-tenured principal-partner relationships with Tier-1 UK contractors including Willmott Dixon, Kier, Ardmore, Galliford Try, Seddon and Bouygues. The firm runs from three offices - Colchester (Southern HQ), Durham (Northern UK) and Dubai (Middle East, via channel partner Sound Research Laboratories Consulting FZC) - and extends services into the Caribbean. Marketing is built on direct engagement, industry reputation, a technical blog and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), with no disclosed revenue, headcount or external funding.

Name

PACE CONSULT LIMITED

Legal name

Pace Consult Ltd

Website

https://paceconsult.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pace Consult Limited is a UK-based specialist consultancy delivering acoustic, vibration, air quality and air tightness services to contractors, architects and developers across education, healthcare, commercial, custodial and hospitality sectors. It operates from Colchester, Durham and Dubai with 4,000+ projects delivered.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Quality & Emissions Management (BPAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Acoustic consultancy services
• Vibration monitoring services
• Air quality assessment
• Air tightness testing
• Building acoustics design

Headquarters

HQ city

Colchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy fees for acoustic, vibration, air quality, and air tightness services. Services are provided across planning, design, and construction phases for commercial, education, healthcare, and residential projects.
2. Testing and Certification Services: Building Regulations testing services including Part E sound testing, Part L air permeability testing, and BREEAM compliance assessments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pace Consult is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing specialist acoustic, vibration, air quality, and air tightness services from concept through planning, design, construction, and completion testing. Services include architectural and mechanical acoustic design, sound testing, noise surveys, ground vibration assessments, dispersion modelling, and air permeability testing. The firm supports clients in achieving compliance with Part E, Part L, BB93, BREEAM, and other British Standards across construction, education, healthcare, commercial, custodial, hospitality, leisure, industrial, and residential projects.

Product overview

PACE CONSULT LIMITED is a market-leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm offering specialist acoustic, vibration, air quality and air tightness services. Operating as Pace Consult (rebranded from Pace Acoustic Consulting), the company provides a full suite of 'concept to completion' services across three dedicated divisions: Acoustics & Vibration, Air Quality, and Air Tightness. The core offerings include Acoustics Services (architectural acoustic design, sound testing, noise surveys, 3D room acoustics modelling using Odeon software), Vibration Services (ground vibration assessments, building response analysis, construction monitoring), Air Quality Assessment Services (planning assessments, dispersion modelling, dust management), and Air Tightness Services (Part L compliance, air permeability testing). Additional compliance services include BREEAM evidence collection. The company delivers innovative, competitive and practical solutions ensuring projects achieve necessary compliance on time and within budget.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acoustics Services Architectural and mechanical services acoustic design, sound testing, noise surveys, planning & expert witness work, Section 61 notices, BS5228 construction noise monitoring, auditorium design, education acoustics, and 3D room acoustics modelling using Odeon software. Delivered for contractors, architects, planning consultants, and public/private sector clients across construction, education, healthcare, commercial, custodial, hospitality, leisure, industrial, and residential projects.
• Vibration Services Specialist vibration consultancy covering ground vibration assessments, building response analysis, bearing design, analytical investigations, and construction-stage vibration monitoring. Experience includes Crossrail transport vibration projects, floating building specifications, and specialist studies for nanotechnology facilities.
• Air Quality Assessment Services Air quality consultancy for planning applications including screening assessments, dispersion modelling, monitoring, construction dust risk assessments, low emission strategies, Air Quality Neutral assessments, and odour assessments, conducted in accordance with UK Air Quality Standards.
• Air Tightness Services Air tightness consultancy for Building Regulations Part L compliance including architectural design reviews, advice and reporting, site audits, troubleshooting, air permeability testing, and thermographic surveys.
• BREEAM Compliance Services Environmental sustainability assessments and evidence collection covering HEA 04 Thermal Comfort (SBEM, EPC), HEA 05 Acoustic Performance, POL 05L External Plant Noise, ENE 04 Low Carbon Design, and MAN 04 Commissioning & Handover to support BREEAM certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4000 projects successfully delivered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Kier LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner for London construction projects. Pace Consult provides acoustic consultancy services on Kier London projects across education, commercial, and other sectors.
• Kier SoutherncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal partner for southern region UK projects.
• Willmott DixoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide principal partner. Multiple projects including University of Greenwich, University of Warwick, Kent and Medway Medical School, and other education facilities. Pace Consult has delivered multiple projects with Willmott Dixon.
• Ardmore ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner on major London projects including The Ned Hotel and Hornsey Town Hall. Pace Consult oversaw acoustic aspects of major hotel refurbishments.
• SeddoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal construction partner for various projects.
• Galliford Try ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for healthcare and commercial projects including White City Health Centre, The Grange School, and The Mailbox redevelopment.
• Penoyre & PrasadmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProminent architecture practice engaged by Pace Consult for various projects including White City Health Centre.
• Bond BryanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture practice partner for various projects.
• AedasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal architecture practice partner for projects including The Grange School.
• Jestico & WhilesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture practice partner for various projects.
• Mole ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational recognized architectural practice collaborating on Design District London project at Greenwich Peninsula with 8 architecture firms.
• Selgas CanomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadrid-based architecture firm collaborating on Design District London project at Greenwich Peninsula.
• Barozzi/VeigamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona, Catalonia-based architecture firm collaborating on Design District London project at Greenwich Peninsula.
• Sound Research Laboratories Consulting FZCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDubai-based partner enabling Pace Consult's Middle East operations from their office in Dubai UAE.
• BAM ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor for Chilterns Lifestyle Centre £30m project completed in 2021.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cundall: Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with building performance, acoustics and sustainability teams across UK, MENA and Asia-Pacific. Overlaps with Pace Consult on BREEAM, acoustics and sustainability consulting for education and commercial builds.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with building services and specialist acoustics capability covering education, healthcare, commercial and cultural buildings. Comparable on complex new-build and heritage acoustics work but offers a wider engineering portfolio.
• Hilson Moran: UK building services engineering consultancy with acoustics and environmental design capabilities for commercial, education and healthcare projects. Comparable as a building-focused consultancy with acoustics discipline.
• WSP UK: Global professional services firm with UK acoustics, environmental and building services practices serving infrastructure, property and environmental markets. Comparable on planning-stage noise and air quality assessments.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with established acoustics, vibration and audio-visual teams working on major buildings, transport and urban planning projects. Comparable at the practice level but operates at much larger scale and project size.
• Hoare Lea: Large UK mechanical, electrical and building services engineering consultancy with a significant acoustics and AV design practice. Competes with Pace Consult on education and commercial projects but as part of a much broader MEP offering.
• AECOM UK: Global infrastructure consulting firm with environmental, acoustics and air quality teams working on UK planning, transport and built environment projects. Adjacent competitor for planning-stage noise and air quality work.

Direct peers

• Sandy Brown LLP: Long-established UK specialist acoustic consultancy offering acoustics, vibration and AV design for buildings, infrastructure and environmental projects. Most direct comparable to Pace Consult in scope, sector mix (education, heritage, commercial) and geographic focus.
• Sharps Redmore: UK acoustic and noise consultancy with strong building acoustics, environmental noise and planning expertise. Comparable as a UK-focused, multi-office specialist firm serving construction and planning markets.
• RBA Acoustics: UK acoustic consultancy providing architectural acoustics, sound testing, noise surveys and environmental noise assessment across commercial, residential, education and leisure sectors. Closely comparable in service mix and B2B contractor-led go-to-market.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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