Quincey SmailSenior Acoustical Consultant

Quincey Smail is a Senior Acoustical Consultant, with a Master of Engineering in acoustics from Penn State. Quincey’s expertise includes acoustical design, modeling and testing to provide thoughtful recommendations for a variety of project types from residential and mixed use to K-12, higher education to healthcare, workplace, environmental, and industrial facilities. Quincey earned his Board Certification by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) in 2022. His projects include noise studies of manufacturing equipment in the US and Europe, car wash sites with residential adjacencies, and high-profile commercial locations. Quincey’s musical background has served him and his projects well in performance spaces including the Interlochen Center for the Arts, as well as other public and private music schools, music stores, event centers, plus the particular needs of worship spaces. Quincey is regularly called upon to assist with hotel acoustical needs during design and construction, along with post-occupancy needs. He has also worked with hospitals, hospice, counseling centers, dental offices, and residential healthcare to address FGI and HIPAA requirements. In his free time, Quincey – a talented baritone – sings in community and church choirs. He can be found enjoying the Grand Rapids local craft-brewery and cocktail culture, trivia nights, and playing tabletop games.

Quincey Smail's Projects

McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital Replacement Hospital

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Barton Malow to provide acoustical consulting for the McLaren Greater Lansing Replacement Hospital. ABD's consulting and engineering services followed FGI Guidelines to develop our…
Stryker Instruments Division

Stryker Instruments Division Research and Development Center

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Tower Pinkster on the Stryker Instruments Division laboratory and workspaces building to provide complete acoustical consulting (Room Acoustics, Noise Isolation, and Mechanical Noise Control)…
Chippewa Champions Alumni Center at Kelly Shorts Stadium - auditorium

Chippewa Champions Center Central Michigan University

ABD Engineering & Design worked closely with GMB Architecture + Engineering, and Central Michigan University staff on the Chippewa Champions Center. ABD’s complete acoustical consulting services included Room Acoustics, Noise…

Quincey Smail's Experience

  • Perkins & Will – Spectrum Health Ambulatory – AcousticsGrand Haven, Michigan
  • C2AE – Battle Creek K-8 School for the Arts – AcousticsBattle Creek, Michigan
  • Cannon Muskegon – Exterior Noise Study Phase 2Muskegon, Michigan
  • Tommy Car Wash – Bonita Springs – Noise StudyBonita Springs, Florida
  • BSA – Riley Hospital – Mechanical NoiseIndianapolis, Indiana
  • TP – GR Public Museum – AcousticsGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Neumann-Smith – Bedrock – Courtyard Marriott Detroit – AcousticsDetroit, Michigan
  • Southtown Guitar – Practice Rooms – Noise IsolationGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Cornell College – Kimmel Theater – AcousticsMt Vernon, Iowa
  • NBBJ – SH CTI ASR 04 – Acoustics AddendumGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • Fishbeck – Meijer Livonia – Noise StudyLivonia, Michigan
  • Stenger – Home Generator – Noise StudyHarbor Springs, Michigan
  • Calvin University – Drum Room – AcousticsGrand Rapids, Michigan
  • The War Memorial – Outdoor Events – Noise Study NDAGrosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
  • Firekeepers Casino Hotel – Guestroom – Noise IsolationBattle Creek, Michigan