Construction & Demolition

Construction & Demolition is a core business of noise.co.uk. We have over 10 years experience in dealing with the noise & vibration issues involved in large and small scale projects.

• Noise Level Predictions to BS5228
• Site Noise Modelled
• Advice on Noise & Vibration Mitigation
• Advice on Section 61 Agreements with Local Authorities
• Advice on Vibration Building Damage to BS7385
• Advice on Human Response to Vibration to BS6472
• Noise & Vibration Nuisance Investigations
• Sound Insulation Risk Assessment Audits with regard to Conversion and Refurbishment
• Site Audits & Appraisals for "Best Practicable Means"
• 24hr Noise & Vibration Monitoring for Nuisance & Building Damage Criteria
• Noise at Work Regulation Surveys & Reports
• Hearing Protection Advice
  

Noise Level Predictions to BS5228
Construction & demolition noise can be predicted using the methods detailed in BS5228. This is an important part of assessing the work to be carried out when sensitive receivers are nearby. Also BS5228 predictions can be used as part of a Section 61 submission to the Local Authority to agree noise limits covering a project operating near to sensitive properties.

Site Noise Modelled
Site noise can be modelled prior to commencement of works to ensure noise limits are not exceeded. This may form part of a submission to a Local Authority prior to a Section 61 Agreement being put into place.

Advice on Noise & Vibration Mitigation
Where high levels of noise or vibration are likely to be generated, noise & vibration mitigation can be employed to minimise the impact and maximise the operational time the activities can take place.

Advice on Section 61 Agreements with Local Authorities
See above for submission of information to achieve a section 61 agreement.

Advice on Vibration Building Damage to BS7385
Inner city construction & demolition frequently has to occur adjacent to sensitive buildings which might suffer structural damage as a consequence. Careful monitoring regimes can show that vibration levels are within tolerance ranges and can alert the contractor when building damage criteria is likely to be exceeded. Remote monitoring and attended surveys can be designed to suit particular applications and we have extensive experience in monitoring sites where vibration is an issue.

Advice on Human Response to Vibration to BS6472
Human response can form the basis of a monitoring exercise similar in many respects to the building damage monitoring mentioned above. Monitoring packages can be tailored to suit using the latest monitoring instrumentation.

Noise & Vibration Nuisance Investigations
These can take place when complaints are received from a local sensitive property. Criteria representing building damage (BS7385) and human response (BS6472) can be brought to bear on the prevailing conditions on site. In addition noise complaints can be assessed under section 61 limits or with reference to BS4142.

Sound Insulation Risk Assessment Audits with regard to Conversion and Refurbishment
We frequently carry out surveys of existing properties due for conversion to enable economic specification of sound insulation. Ideally the survey should be carried out prior to purchase to assess the likely cost of upgrading the building in line with the Building Regulation Specifications. The new Building Regulations Approved Document E 2002 will require post completion testing for converted property. We are ideally situated to advise on this and specify sound insulation treatment to meet the clients requirements.

Site Audits & Appraisals for "Best Practicable Means
We carry out site inspections to snag acoustic issues in the construction of new build and conversion property. We offer a Construction/Demolition site audit service to minimise the environmental impact of large scale construction projects and maximise the work done during the day.

24hr Noise & Vibration Monitoring for Nuisance & Building Damage Criteria
We offer a comprehensive monitoring package using the most modern equipment available. We can offer remote monitoring if required. Ad can tailor monitoring schemes to suit most budgets. We are also able to hire out a modest amount of modern noise & vibration monitoring equipment.

Noise at Work Regulation Surveys & Reports
We can assess the noise at work levels and advise on hearing protection zones and noise mitigation.

Hearing Protection Advice
See “Noise at Work Regulations” above