The acquisition strengthens Trinity’s position as the leading acoustical consultancy in the Ontario market and North America.

DALLAS (Dec. 19, 2023) – Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm providing services and solutions in the built environment, EHS regulatory compliance, life sciences, and water and ecology markets, today announced its acquisition of Valcoustics Canada Ltd., a Toronto-based acoustical engineering firm. The company will operate within Trinity’s built environment business, combining its acoustical capabilities with those that span North America (with Trinity’s Cerami and Longman Lindsey acquisitions), Ireland (with the AWN acquisition), and Australia (with the ASK and ANE acquisitions) into one unified entity.

Since its inception in 1954, Valcoustics has been lauded for acoustic design excellence in residential land use planning, environmental compliance, and architectural applications. Together with Cerami, Longman Lindsey, AWN, ASK, and ANE, Trinity has more than 150 years of combined experience in delivering exceptional sound solutions to architects, engineers, planners, developers, builders, and government entities.

“Valcoustics shares our dedication to helping clients unearth hidden acoustic and technical possibilities and pursue practical solutions,” said Jim Perry, managing director at Trinity Cerami. “The company’s superior reputation, commitment to quality, and synergistic organizational structure will be a strategic asset to Trinity as we take the next step in our growth plan. We’re excited to partner with Al [Lightstone] and his team to conceptualize, design, and commission the future of the built environment.”

Dr. Al Lightstone, Michael Lightstone, John Emeljanow, and the rest of Valcoustics’ leadership team, will continue to be key leaders within Trinity’s built environment division. They will work closely with Jim Perry and Herbert Els, divisional president, Built Environment.

“We are thrilled to come together with a premier environmental, acoustic design, and technology consultancy that works with world-class developers and architects on iconic projects globally,” Lightstone said. “This partnership allows us to expand our geographic footprint, increase our technical expertise, diversify our client portfolio, create opportunities for career development and advancement, and better serve our staff and clients in Toronto and across the globe.”

The merger comes at a pivotal time in Trinity’s rich nearly 50-year history as it continues to expand and evolve to bring new capabilities to market via strategic organic growth and acquisitions while empowering clients to achieve new levels of success.

To learn more about Trinity Consultants and its services and leadership team, visit https://www.trinityconsultants.com.

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About Valcoustics Canada Ltd.
Valcoustics Canada Ltd. is one of the leading acoustical engineering consultancies in Canada, providing acoustical design consulting services to architects, engineers, planners, developers, builders, and government officials for more than half a century. The firm’s acoustic engineers use the most advanced industry tools and methods to find solutions to acoustical challenges.

About Trinity Consultants
Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm, provides services and solutions in the EHS regulatory compliance, built environment, life sciences, and water and ecology markets. Founded in 1974, Trinity has the technical expertise, industry depth, and capabilities to help clients achieve their goals across the natural and built environments.

The acquisition strengthens Trinity’s position as the preeminent leader of acoustical excellence in the New York market and beyond.

DALLAS (Nov. 29, 2023) – Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm providing services and solutions in the built environment, EHS regulatory compliance, life sciences, and water and ecology markets, today announced its acquisition of Longman Lindsey, a New York-based full-service acoustical consultancy with specialized expertise in the construction industry. The company will operate within Trinity’s built environment business, combining the acoustical capabilities of Cerami, which Trinity acquired in 2022, and Longman Lindsay into one unified entity.

Longman Lindsey is one of the largest and most prominent independent acoustical consulting groups in the U.S. Together with Cerami, the organizations have more than 100 years of combined experience working with world-class developers and architects; designing complex, iconic buildings; and navigating unique troubleshooting endeavors on a global scale.

Longman Lindsey president and founder John Longman will continue to be a key leader within Trinity’s built environment division. Longman will work closely with Cerami’s managing director, Jim Perry, and Herbert Els, divisional president, Built Environment.

“Longman Lindsey shares our ambition and ability to orchestrate tech-optimized symphonies of sound, space, and sustainability to help deliver buildings beyond expectation, from the initial planning and design phases to post-construction operations,” Perry said. “The company’s esteemed reputation, combined with their seasoned team, commitment to project excellence, and synergistic organizational structure will drive a competitive edge for Trinity’s Built Environment division. We’re excited to partner with John and his team to create lasting value for our clients and partners around the world.”

The deal was driven by each organization’s collective mission to expand its strong technical expertise, enable geographic growth opportunities, and more effectively respond and adapt to intensifying market demands and client expectations.

“We are pleased to join forces with a global natural and built environmental consulting firm and premier acoustic design and technology consultancy that will build on and extend our ability to serve clients and their projects,” Longman said. “This partnership allows us to amplify our strengths and expand our market reach in groundbreaking ways.”

The merger comes at a momentous time in Trinity’s rich nearly 50-year history as it continues to expand and evolve to bring new capabilities to market via strategic organic growth and acquisitions while empowering clients to achieve new levels of success.

AEC Advisors advised Longman Lindsey on its sale to Trinity Consultants.

To learn more about Trinity Consultants and its services and leadership team, visit https://www.trinityconsultants.com.

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About Longman Lindsey
Longman Lindsey is one of the largest and most prominent independent acoustical consulting groups in the United States. With offices in New York City and Los Angeles, the company provides informed acoustical solutions for design professionals at each stage of the creative process by conducting thorough investigation and analysis, and bringing unrivaled experience to every project. Longman Lindsey serves clients across the United States and abroad with concise, straightforward, and cost-effective recommendations to every acoustical design.

About Trinity Consultants
Trinity Consultants, a leading global environmental consulting firm, provides services and solutions in the EHS regulatory compliance, built environment, life sciences, and water and ecology markets. Founded in 1974, Trinity has the technical expertise, industry depth, and capabilities to help clients achieve their goals across the natural and built environments.

Our Chicago office expanded last week as we welcomed David Copeland to the team. David joins us as a Senior Associate in Acoustics, and he will also have a major role in Business Development for our Chicago office. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, he started his acoustic career in Atlanta, GA before moving to Chicago 12 years ago where he began honing his business development skills. Over the past 12 years, David has made countless connections in the building community of Chicago and has become a well-known figure in the industry.

In David’s new role at Cerami, he will be able to combine and showcase his passions and expertise in the fields of acoustic design and business development. David especially looks forward to growing our Chicago office by winning diverse projects and eventually bringing on new members of the team. David’s client relationships are what makes him invaluable to Cerami, particularly his connections in the healthcare sector. He is looking forward to his first undertaking as Project Manager working on a large-scale women’s hospital in Columbus, OH.

When he’s not busy networking and consulting, David enjoys rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles and spending time with his wife and 3 children. David is also a huge fan of music and plays piano and trombone. His major bucket list item is to one day do a tour of concert halls around the world! Click below for more information on Cerami’s Chicago branch.

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We’re overjoyed to announce the promotion of Alexis D. Kurtz and Matthew Schaeffler to Principal! Their exceptional contributions have been instrumental in driving our success. And now, they’re stepping up to shape our future! 🎉

Alexis D. Kurtz, our design maestro, has spent four years turning complex challenges into dynamic environments that fuel creativity, collaboration, and tranquility. As Principal, she’s set to broaden our influence in the Washington, D.C. market and design buildings that foster inclusivity and positive experiences.

Matthew Schaeffler, our acoustic and building design expert, has dedicated nearly 14 years to Cerami. His unparalleled communication skills have contributed to our most iconic New York City projects. As he steps into his new role, Matthew is ready to navigate the growing trend of decarbonization and mentor the next generation of innovators on his team.

Join us in applauding Alexis and Matthew’s stellar achievements and looking forward to their continued leadership and innovation at Cerami. Their journey is just beginning!

August 3, 2022 – With demand increasing for acoustic design and technology in the built environment in Florida, Cerami & Associates has staffed up and opened a satellite office in the neighborhood and financial center of Brickell in Miami, Florida.

“We’ve been working on projects in Florida for decades, as a partner to the most renown architects and developers,” said Christopher A. Peltier, Cerami Partner-in-Charge. “With more cranes in the air than ever and more opportunities to be part of the evolving Miami skyline, we are finding being a day-to-day presence well-timed.”

Chris is working closely with Cerami Senior Associate, Stalin Vera, who is an experienced acoustician and is based in Miami. Together, Chris and Stalin are spearheading the myriad of projects under construction, including Aston Martin Residences, Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel, Swan Reserve Disney, Una Residences, Miami Dade County Courthouse, Raleigh Hotel & Condos, and the 724-foot-tall 830 Brickell.

Cerami is the historic acoustic design and technology consulting firm widely recognized as pioneering the acoustic industry. They are the designers for iconic projects including Hudson Yards (NYC), Comcast Tower (Philly), CIBC Square (Toronto), Fannie Mae (DC), LaGuardia Airport (NYC) and most recently, One Vanderbilt (NYC), as well as over 300 health care facilities and 500 higher education projects completed in 20 states.

“The optimism reflected in the booming real estate market in Miami has touched us all,” adds Jim Perry, Managing Director and 22-year Cerami veteran. “We are excited to now have a permanent presence in Florida.”

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For more information, visit ceramiassociates.com or contact Stalin Vera at 212 616 4186.