HOW NOISE ASSESSMENT CONSULTING IS ON THE RISE IN URBAN AREAS The citizens of developed nations often face an issue that those living in less developed or technologically advanced states do not. With a prevalence of technology and a ubiquity of resources, as well as infrastructure and employment opportunities comes an increase in the level […]
SOUND CONSULTING AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN URBAN AREAS Any person tasked with planning a new urban development, or who is required to oversee the addition of new structures in an existing community has a duty to those that live and work in the area to conduct appropriate work to ensure that the way sound travels […]
What is an Environmental Noise Assessment? Many years ago, noise was an accepted part of certain work and employees were allowed to suffer health problems as a consequence of that work. Now we live in more enlightened times, and laws and regulations have been established to stop that from happening. A consequence of this is […]
Noise is an increasing feature of modern life. It comes from our neighbours, from traffic, industrial activity and a host of other sources. Noise can be intrusive, annoying and damaging for our health and well-being. But it isn’t something we simply have to put up with because there are numerous laws and regulations that seek […]
The Benefits of Environmental Noise Consulting Every manmade structure in the communities that we inhabit has an impact on the level of noise that is experienced. Some projects have a far great net effect, particularly where little work has been completed to address the causal issues. The reputation of a business can, therefore, be seriously […]
The Negatives of Not Having an Acoustic Engineer Attend Your Building Any construction or development project comes at a significant cost to those that are determined to create a new structure. Whether you are working to achieve a facility for public use, or if you are in the preparatory and planning stages for a brand […]
Vibration Monitoring in Buildings During the construction process, large volumes of materials are moved to and from a site. Demolition may also be required in some circumstances. Furthermore, to build, many heavy-duty tools will be used that come in direct contact with the ground surface, or structures that are embedded within it. Vibration monitoring in […]
The Importance of Acoustic Testing Our senses directly inform how we experience the world around us. If the weather is too hot, we seek shelter. If the midday sun is too bright, we close the shutters. However, with regards to sound, our ability to take action and achieve the comfort and peace we desire when […]
We live in an increasingly noisy world where we often accept the sound around us and become immune to its effect. However, in many cases that’s not a sensible thing to do because excessive noise can be damaging to our well-being. Living with constant noise can be wearing and can cause damage to physical and […]
Sound can have both a positive and a negative effect. If it’s in the form of excessive noise, it can have an annoying, disturbing and even harmful effect. However, if sound is providing music, entertainment or information, it needs to be enhanced and isolated so you can hear it clearly and gain maximum benefit. Sound […]
