Airborne and Impact Sound Insulation Testing in accordance with Part E of the Building Regulations and, where required, BREEAM. This is a requirement for new and converted dwellings where there is a separating partition wall or floor;. Sound insulation testing of partitions in other building types, including schools and offices, as required to meet client requirements and/or BREEAM assessments;.
Site testing of existing buildings, to assess current levels of sound insulation and to allow for the design of remedial measures where the performance needs to be increased. New-build design reviews and site inspections, to ensure that proposed constructions and detailing of a new building will comply with the acoustic targets of the project.
Site testing of existing buildings, to assess current levels of sound insulation and to allow for the design of remedial measures where the performance needs to be increased. New-build design reviews and site inspections, to ensure that proposed constructions and detailing of a new building will comply with the acoustic targets of the project.
Services
Design Stage Advice
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Acoustic Associates are proven providers of quality consultancy services regarding Design Stage Advice. We work with our clients to, where possible, provide effective solutions whilst saving you money. Whether you are an architect, builder, developer or a private individual, we can provide advice in terms of Building Acoustics for your New-build, Conversion or Material Change of Use project.
School Acoustics
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Acoustic Associates are proven providers of quality consultancy services regarding School Acoustics. Good acoustics is an important aspect of designing buildings for education, poor acoustics have a detrimental effect on the learning environment.
The "Essex Study" (http://www.batodfoundation.org.uk/docs/essex-study.pdf) has clearly shown that the acoustic character of a school is closely associated with good learning environments and pupil achievement.The primary design guidance for school acoustics is contained within 'Acoustics of Schools - a Design Guide' (2015) and 'BB93 - Acoustic Performance of Schools: Performance Standards' (2014).
The "Essex Study" (http://www.batodfoundation.org.uk/docs/essex-study.pdf) has clearly shown that the acoustic character of a school is closely associated with good learning environments and pupil achievement.The primary design guidance for school acoustics is contained within 'Acoustics of Schools - a Design Guide' (2015) and 'BB93 - Acoustic Performance of Schools: Performance Standards' (2014).
Hand, Arm & Whole Body Vibration
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The use of some types of tools, for example grinders, pneumatic hammers, impact wrenches and horticultural equipment can result in vibration being transmitted into the hand and arms of the operator. Exposure to high levels of vibration over long periods can result in injury to the hand-arm system. The most common type of injury associated with the use of vibratory tools is Vibration White Finger (VWF).
Environmental Vibration Monitoring
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Vibration may impact on the amenity and comfort of residents in their dwellings. In extreme cases, vibration from these sources may lead to the structural damage of buildings. Acoustic Associates can undertake long-term monitoring of vibration from construction or piling sites.
We can also visit sites, measure levels with sources operating and determine whether vibration may be excessive according to guideline levels in these standards, which are recognised widely, including by local authorities.We can also provide reports, if required, for input to the planning process. For more information about what is involved with vibration assessments and how much this might cost please contact us via your local office.
We can also visit sites, measure levels with sources operating and determine whether vibration may be excessive according to guideline levels in these standards, which are recognised widely, including by local authorities.We can also provide reports, if required, for input to the planning process. For more information about what is involved with vibration assessments and how much this might cost please contact us via your local office.
Expert Witness / Court Appeals / Advice
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Acoustic Associates' Consultants have acted as expert witnesses in litigation and planning inquiries related to commercial and residential development proposals. We have also acted in noise nuisance and noise abatement cases, sometimes providing expert witness testimony, sometimes resolving the disputes prior to Court action by providing technical assessment and advice.
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