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Acoustic Glossary

A-Z list of terminology commonly used within acoustics.

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Acoustic Symbols
A-Z list of symbols commonly used within acoustics.
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Acoustic Standards

A list of British/International Standards and Guidance relevant to the Acoustics field.

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Acoustics Education

Learn about the top UK Institutions offering Acoustics Education courses accredited by the IOA.

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In the UK, construction and infrastructure projects are often located in or near densely populated urban areas, where their environmental impact can be significant.

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Where To Install Acoustic Panels For Walls In Office Spaces

where to install acoustic panels for walls in office spaces for the best results

Offices should be a hub of productivity, where everyone collaborates to achieve immediate and long-term organisational goals.

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Offices should be a hub of productivity, where everyone collaborates to achieve immediate and long-term organisational goals.

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Section 61 Noise Consent

We work with contractors to assess the suitability of any proposed on-site works and to provide guidance and support to reduce noise and vibration at the neighbouring receptors.

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As urban areas continue to expand and human activities thrive, environmental noise pollution has become a significant concern.

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Poor Sound Insulation is an issue that plagues many houses both small and large, through the development of noisy hobbies such as gaming systems, drum kits or food processors, or simply poorly soundproofed properties.

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Resilient bars allow secure fixing of plasterboard or other boards to timber joints while improving the acoustic insulation of walls or ceilings. When properly installed, they allow the wall or ceiling to flex slightly, which absorbs sound.

Image of saw and ear protectors, illustrating the importance of workplace noise risk assessments and compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 by NOVA Acoustics.

In recent years, the knowledge that noise at work can cause permanent and disabling hearing damage has impacted the design and construction of workplaces in the UK, especially those where manufacturing processes are part of the day-to-day activity.

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Pre-completion sound testing is a requirement of the Part E building regulations and applies to new properties including flats, houses as well as conversions of abode. Pre-completion sound testing places the responsibility for testing on the owner or builder to prove that the sound rating is both accurate and complies with modern regulations regarding noise control.

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Managing noise pollution has become an important consideration for businesses with industrial, commercial or construction sites. The escalating use of noise-emitting equipment in every-day settings – from cooling and heating systems to power generators and fork-lift trucks – means that sound levels can rapidly escalate. Which is why there’s a growing demand for reliable plant noise surveys.

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With air conditioning units being used more widely than ever, especially in public, commercial and office spaces, it’s crucial to understand how they impact on environmental noise levels and affect noise sensitive receptors in their vicinity – hence the growing demand for reliable air conditioning noise surveys.

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BS4142 Noise Survey & Assessment: A Practical Guide to BS4142 Noise Assessments and Planning Permission

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Extraction systems are among the most common noise nuisance complaints, especially in built-up areas where pubs and restaurants are located in close proximity to houses. The problems are exacerbated if commercial kitchen exhausts vent into small shared spaces or are located beneath residential units – flats and apartments situated above takeaways with late opening hours, for instance.

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It also provides guidance on the design of sound insulation for buildings and methods of achieving appropriate noise reduction for new build dwellings and refurbished dwellings undergoing change of use.

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As urban areas continue to expand and human activities thrive, environmental noise pollution has become a significant concern. Among the many sources of noise pollution, construction activities have a notable impact on the surrounding environment and community well-being.

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As urban areas continue to expand and human activities thrive, environmental noise pollution has become a significant concern. Among the many sources of noise pollution, construction activities have a notable impact on the surrounding environment and community well-being.

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As urban areas continue to expand and human activities thrive, environmental noise pollution has become a significant concern. Among the many sources of noise pollution, construction activities have a notable impact on the surrounding environment and community well-being.

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