Noise and Vibration

 

Service Definition Temple are acknowledged experts in noise and vibration and provide clients with consultancy advice on all aspects of acoustics, noise and vibration across a wide range of sectors which include: Airports Architectural Construction Industrial Minerals and Waste Petrochemical Residential and commercial development Roads and Railways Temple’s acoustics personnel are some of the most experienced professionals in the acoustics fraternity, some of whom have up to 35 years experience both within the UK and internationally. Many have acted as expert witness at Public Inquiry and in Select Committees. In order to satisfy the project requirements it is necessary to have a sound understanding of noise and vibration principles, current standards, guidance and best practice, and suitable cost effective mitigation measures that can be incorporated within a project. Our team has a proven track record of delivering a range of client focussed projects covering all aspects of the acoustics field. The team are all Members of the Institute of Acoustics.
Services Offered Advice from our specialists is available in the following areas: Environmental Noise Prediction and measurement of transportation noise Planning conditions – compliance and negotiation Noise Impact Assessments (including Environmental Impact Assessment) Public Inquiries- expert witness presentations
Statutory noise nuisance – mitigation and advice Construction and demolition noise and vibration – monitoring and control (we have one of the largest databases of construction noise equipment based on actual measurements) Noise control measures – method statements, strategies and specifications Measurement surveys and reporting Assessment in accordance with Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) 24 and BS4142 Advice on legislation

Building and Architectural Acoustics

• Façade design to control external noise intrusion
• Sound insulation and measurement
• Industrial and commercial noise control 
• Speech privacy and intelligibility
• Material and constructions – specifications and assessment
• Selection of room finishes
• Advice on the implementation of noise reduction measures
• Preparation of noise control strategies and specifications
• Sound insulation testing and advice on remedial treatment
• Assessment of internal acoustic performance of buildings

Building Services Noise and Vibration

• Selection of noise and vibration criteria
• Anti-vibration measures
• Noise control measures
• Specialist problem solving

Vibration

• Building damage
• Railway impact studies
• Demolition
• Human comfort
• Hand-arm vibration
• Anti-vibration solutions
• Short-term and long-term monitoring

Noise and vibration monitoring

Temple maintain a range of noise and vibration instrumentation embracing state-of-the-art technology, facilitating cost-effective site measurements with all surveys being designed as ‘fit for purpose’ with a thorough understanding of the study objectives and cost constraints of our clients in mind.

Noise modelling

Our work is supported by a comprehensive noise mapping and prediction capability. In addition, many specialist bespoke noise programs have been developed in-house and we utilise Cadna-A and NoiseMap 2000 software to model noise sources from a variety of sources including roads, railways, construction sites and industry.

We are also able to map airport noise using the Integrated Noise Model.

The use of noise mapping software allows the assessment of noise mitigation proposals at the design stage to determine its effectiveness and ensure compliance with regulations.

Liaison

Many of our personnel are ex LA officers and are therefore well placed to assist in negotiation and liaison between planning, environmental health authorities and the owners/operators of development schemes and sites. We have a complementary service available for Consulting with particular expertise in stakeholder involvement.

Our Experience

Temple has been able to provide a wide range of noise and vibration input to projects both large and small, you can see more details in our project case studies. Many of the projects are high profile projects although it should be noted that not only are we able to resource the much smaller projects but are also very willing to do so.

Membership and Working Parties

The company is a member of the Association of Noise Consultants and we accredited through the ANC for sound insulation testing. Additionally our personnel are actively involved with the Institute of Acoustics and sit on a number of British Standard and IEMA Working Parties. Through its close links with a network of professionals in the acoustics profession, Temple aims to ensure that its customers both private, central government and local government benefit from practical advice with an understanding of the latest technological advances and possible innovative solutions in particularly challenging cases.

Contacts

If you would like to discuss the noise and vibration services that Temple Environment can offer, please contact us  on 0207 394 3700 or enquiries@templegroup.co.uk

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