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Catalyst Conversations

Catalyst Conversations

Written by: Catalyst Acoustics Group
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The Catalyst Conversations podcast features industry experts from an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration, and noise control companies and world-renowned testing laboratories for lively discussions intended to engage and inform. Tune in and enjoy talks on trending topics, challenges, and how to overcome them. If you are an emerging or seasoned professional in construction, design, engineering, or architecture, we hope you will enjoy the insights our guests bring to this podcast.Catalyst Acoustics Group 2022 Economics
Episodes
  • What Can Go Wrong? Acoustic Door Installation Lessons from the Field
    May 13 2026

    Part 3 in our acoustic door series continues the conversation between Grace Jacob of IAC Acoustics and Mike Sirna of Hensel Diversified Construction, and takes it a step further to look at what happens during installation because even the best designed acoustic door can run into problems if the installation isn't done correctly.

    Whether you’re an architect writing specs or a contractor installing in the field, this episode offers practical insight into how your door selection can directly impact performance, reliability, and project outcomes.

    To learn more about IAC's acoustic doors, visit: https://www.iacacoustics.com/specialty-solutions-systems/architectural-doors

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    11 mins
  • Acoustic Doors Don’t Work Alone: What Really Impacts Performance
    May 13 2026

    Part 2 in our acoustic door series continues the conversation between Grace Jacob of IAC Acoustics and Mike Sirna of Hensel Diversified Construction, digging deeper into something that surprises a lot of people: the door itself is only part of the acoustic performance equation.

    Whether you’re an architect writing specs or a contractor installing in the field, this episode offers practical insight into how your door selection can directly impact performance, reliability, and project outcomes.

    To learn more about IAC's acoustic doors, visit: https://www.iacacoustics.com/specialty-solutions-systems/architectural-doors

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    12 mins
  • How Engineering Services Turn The Unknown Into Certainty
    Feb 24 2026

    Listen in as we focus on engineering services for noise control solutions, not as a product, but as a decision-making tool. We discuss why acoustical, noise, vibration, and seismic decisions are often unclear early in a project, what risks those unknowns create, and how engineering analysis helps teams reduce rework, improve accuracy, and meet demanding schedules, especially in high-stakes environments like data centers.

    We are joined by Thomas Yuschak, who is the Vice President of Engineering at Kinetics Noise Control, Joe Florer, the General Manager of Air Solutions at McMillan James, and Logan Herkomer, Director of Sales, HVAC Market at Kinetics. And now, let's get started with today's conversation.

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    36 mins
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