{"id":852,"date":"2025-10-29T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundmask.com.au\/blog\/?p=852"},"modified":"2025-10-22T08:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:40:09","slug":"cbus-super-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundmask.com.au\/blog\/cbus-super-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"CBUS super case study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f4440eb7fe6144488550ab39aa675871 wp-block-paragraph\">CBUS super is the industry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbussuper.com.au\/about-us\/how-were-run\/board\">superannuation fund<\/a> for the construction, building, infrastructure and allied industries. CBUS\u2019 Trustee approached Soundmask seeking a solution to speech privacy and noise problems in its head office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-564bbe2c61e826a101cda06ddaa04757 wp-block-paragraph\">The original issue that brought CBUS super to Soundmask was the <a href=\"https:\/\/soundmask.com.au\/blog\/speech-intelligibility-in-board-rooms\/\">boardroom<\/a>. The boardroom was lined with wood panelling and located right next to the reception area. The client had attempted to create acoustic privacy by packing the ceiling cavity with with acoustic insulation. Unfortunately, this didn&#8217;t help, and the sound leakage meant that anyone in the reception waiting area could hear private conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a24e4db9e1dddae50b131756295385a4 wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, there were meeting rooms within the open plan area where private conversations were clearly audible from outside. Further, the open plan office area was filled with distracting noise. This can decrease staff productivity and increase <a href=\"https:\/\/soundmask.com.au\/blog\/is-noise-stress-a-worksafe-issue\/\">workplace stress<\/a> and health problems. As such, the client wanted to ensure that its staff could work in a comfortable acoustic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soundmask installed a Soundmask system that reached throughout the entire level, solving CBUS\u2019 speech privacy problems and ensuring that CBUS minimises its workers\u2019 noise-related stress levels. Later, Soundmask installed additional masking throughout the second level to ensure an even spread of sound throughout the entire fit out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2dc9a52102745872a8ebf16b26cd630b wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a problem with speech privacy or distracting noise in your office, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/soundmask.com.au\/contact.htm\">contact us<\/a> for help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBUS super is the industry superannuation fund for the construction, building, infrastructure and allied industries. 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