Noise is an unavoidable offshoot of any construction work. For those on site, it is a merely a part of the job – but, for those living and working in the surrounding area, it represents a significant and, at times, unmanageable disturbance to their health and wellbeing. From sleep disturbance to potential psychophysiological effects, excessive noise can cause a wide range of issues that must be anticipated, planned for, and mitigated as much as is possible in order to avoid interruption and potentially substantial fines.
For this reason, the lion’s share of construction projects will require a noise assessment from an experienced acoustic consultant prior to the commencement of work, which should be submitted to the local council, in order to ensure that an accurate environmental management plan is in place for noise control, and mitigating the negative impact on the surrounding environment.
In addition to providing continued noise monitoring during construction, your acoustic consultant will be able to ensure that you and your team are fully cognisant of any noise control measures needed to ensure that you remain protected against potential complaints or interference from the local council.
Vibration Monitoring on construction sites is the measurement and analysis of ground-borne vibration levels. Measurement is undertaken before work commences (to establish baseline and background vibration levels). Ongoing Vibration Monitoring can help to protect buildings and local infrastructure from potential damage that could be caused during demolition or construction works.
Dust Monitoring forms part of an overall environmental monitoring programme providing measurement and analysis of environmental dust conditions on or around a construction site.
Our consultants will ensure that the levels of Noise, Dust and Vibration are within the parameters required to maintain a healthy living environment for those within close proximity to the site.
In addition to providing continued noise monitoring during construction, your acoustic consultant will be able to ensure that you and your team are fully cognisant of any noise control measures needed to ensure that you remain protected against potential complaints or interference from the local council.
