Acoustic Consultancy Services

Carry out Noise and Vibration surveys of existing ambient conditions prior to the start of construction, including:
• Preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plans
• Codes of Construction Practice
• Construction Noise & Vibration Predictive Modelling using BS5228 procedures
• Liaison between contractors and local authorities to minimise construction impact
• Provide advice on Mitigation & Control Measures meet local authority criteria
• Undertake Noise & Vibration Monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with agreed procedures.

Provide the client with:
• Advice & Recommendations – based on the review of drawings and information, provided by the client – to identify sound insulation targets
• Produce a full report if requested
All advice provided by ATSPACE Ltd. is backed by £5million of professional indemnity insurance.

• Conduct pre-completion Sound Insulation Testing in accordance with BS EN ISO 140 and the Building Regulations Approved Document E 2003 – ‘Resistance to the Passage of Sound’
• Prepare and produce sound test reports.

Undertake:
• Assessment of – noise emanating from outdoor sporting and entertainment events, pubs and clubs and its impact upon nearby residents
• Determination of – ‘site suitability’ of outdoor venues, taking account of event type; proximity of residential development and proposed timings and duration
• Preparation of reports – in respect of Potential Noise Impact and Proposed Control Measures for License Applications for Outdoor Music Events.
• Assessment of – Noise Control & Liaison with Local Authorities regarding Compliance with License Conditions
• Assessment of – Acoustic Insulation Treatment of Pubs & Clubs to minimise Noise Emissions.

Carry out:
• Assessments, Surveys or Predictive Calculations – As Required by the Client
• Preparation of Reports & Recommendations
• Liaison with Local Planning Authorities & Environmental Health Departments to determine relevant Noise Criteria

Provide Expert Evidence on Noise for: Public Inquiries; Local Plan Inquiries; Parliamentary and Licensing Committees; Magistrates and Crown Court Hearings.
This work may involve:-
• Preparation of Technical Reports and Proofs of Evidence
• Meetings with Counsel
• Discussions with Objectors
• Presentation of Evidence

• Undertake – Surveys of Ambient Noise & Vibration Levels in order to determine the Noise Reduction needed to comply with guideline levels of WHO and BS8233
• Provide – Advice on the selection of appropriate windows and ventilation that ensure compliance with the above standards, including mitigation of any mechanical noise sources used in the ventilation system
• Provide – Advice on remediation where the required Sound Insulation standards are not met.

• Undertake – Assessment of Noise Impact on Industrial Sites, including: Noise at Work Regulations Assessments; Compliance with BS4142 and Noise Abatement Notices.

• Undertake – Noise Impact Assessments for Public Transport Schemes

Regulation BB93 covers: Impact of External Noise; Sound Insulation between Teaching Areas; Acoustic Treatment of Rooms & Spaces
• Provide – Advice & Guidance based upon Drawings & Information provided by the Client to aid in determination of Sound Insulation Targets – compliant to BB93 standard
• Undertake – Sound Insulation Testing to meet BB93 Standard

There are two elements which are HEA 05 Acoustic Performance (Health and Wellbeing), and Pol 5.

The aim of HEA 05 is to meet the following acoustic principles of:

1. Sound Insulation
2. Indoor ambient noise level
3. Reverberation times

Pol 5: Noise attenuation. The aim here is to reduce the likelihood of noise arising from any fixed installations on the new development affecting the surrounding buildings.

A project involving BREEAM will include appointing an acoustic consultant in the early stages of the design requirement, highlighting any potential risks or concerns. This is then followed up with a design brief so all credits can be obtained through the various criteria’s.

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• Provide – Sound Insulation Design and/or Testing for BREEAM Requirements
• Calculate & Provide – Credits against HEA05 (Health & Well Being) and POL05 (Pollution)

The Building Regulations 2010 Part E