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Pre-Completion Sound Testing – The What, Why And How
Find out all about what Pre-Completion Sound Testing is and the what, why and how
Charlotte Haye
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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The Difference Between Sound Insulation And Sound Absorption
Whether you’re planning a new building or just refurbishing an office, you will probably have thought about sound at some point. It’s a...
Charlotte Haye
Oct 26, 20223 min read
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How Does Noise Mapping Work, And Why Do I Need It?
Noise is everywhere around us. It’s very rare we experience complete silence – in fact most of the time we are bombarded with sounds from...
Charlotte Haye
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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How is Sound Represented on Architects’ Drawings?
How a building performs depends on multiple factors, beyond the size, shape and scale of the structure. Empathy to the neighbouring...
Samantha Hathway
Oct 13, 20205 min read
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Which Acoustic Panels Absorb the Most Noise?
Acoustic panels are physical structures that can be attached to the walls and ceilings within a room. They are used to mitigate...
Samantha Hathway
Sep 24, 20204 min read
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Why Do We Need Acoustic Consultants?
Acoustical Consultants are essential contributors to the design and development of the environment we live in. They work across a broad...
Samantha Hathway
Aug 18, 20205 min read
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How Important is Acoustics in Architecture?
Acoustics and architecture as disciplines definitely go hand in hand. This is especially true for sensitive spaces such as schools,...
Samantha Hathway
Jul 19, 20204 min read
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How to measure a room's acoustics
Of all of our senses, hearing is one of the most important. It helps us connect to the world and pick up vital information about our...
Samantha Hathway
Jun 16, 20205 min read
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What is an Acoustic Rating?
An acoustic or sound rating is used to judge and limit how noise travels within an environment. Around the globe, countries have...
Samantha Hathway
May 19, 20204 min read
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The Importance of BS 4142 Noise Assessment
In any urban environment, development of residential and commercial premises, as well as industrial innovation, continues to constantly...
Samantha Hathway
Apr 16, 20204 min read
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Noise Control: In Construction
It seems that when it comes to construction, the only way truly is up. No visitor to the nation’s capital could ignore the amount of...
Samantha Hathway
Mar 12, 20204 min read
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What is the Difference between Class 1 and Class 2 Sound Level Meters?
In a previous article, we’ve compared and contrasted the relative efficiencies of Apps and professional sound level meters, highlighting...
Samantha Hathway
Feb 20, 20204 min read
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Key Steps to Compliance with Noise Regulations
Excessive noise in the workplace risks more than just the sanity of the workforce. Being exposed to excessive noise while at work can...
Samantha Hathway
Jan 20, 20205 min read
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What should employers do to protect staff from excessive noise?
If you’re an employer and work in an industry where staff could be exposed to excessive noise, then you’ll need to be aware of the...
Samantha Hathway
Dec 20, 20194 min read
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Measuring Sound – is an App as Good as a Sound Level Meter?
Let’s face it, nowadays there’s an App for everything. From ordering a pizza to medical diagnostics, many of us needn’t leave the house –...
Samantha Hathway
Nov 20, 20195 min read
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How to Soundproof Walls and Floors – is adding Mass the Answer?
In this post, we’ll examine the various methods for soundproofing walls. Some of these methods will need to be installed during construction
Samantha Hathway
Oct 25, 20194 min read
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How to Become an Acoustic Consultant
Acoustic Consultants regulate sound. Their work is all around us, it’s one of those jobs that people rarely hear about, but is incredibly...
Samantha Hathway
Sep 16, 20194 min read
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How to Minimise Structure Borne Sound
We detect sound all around us, at all times. Even in what we’d consider complete silence, there will still be a background noise, it’s...
Samantha Hathway
Aug 19, 20194 min read
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BS 4142 Widens its Scope....
Now in effect, the updated British Standard (BS) 4142 guidelines that determine potential noise impacts on residential areas have been...
Samantha Hathway
Aug 6, 20192 min read
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The Updated Building Bulletin 93 - Lessons Learnt?
December 2014 saw the much-anticipated release of the updated Building Bulletin 93 (BB 93) giving updated criteria and advice for those...
Samantha Hathway
Aug 6, 20193 min read
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