If you’re involved in the design and construction of buildings or infrastructure, you’ll understand why it’s essential to consider vibration and acoustics as part of your project planning.
From specialist scientific facilities to railway tunnels, our consultants can assess, predict and advise on noise and vibration issues associated with all types of development. We can also help mitigate existing issues with your room, building or structure.
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Sound insulation
We are registered with the Association of Noise Consultants to undertake testing to check that sound insulation between flats and houses meets building regulation standards.
Our expert consultants work with developers at the design stage to ensure that new developments comply with local and national planning conditions, or help rectify noise issues in existing developments.
Environmental noise
Measuring, predicting and controlling noise from sources such as roads, railways, industrial processes and live entertainment venues is often an important part of the planning and design of residential buildings, schools, hospitals and other buildings.
At ISVR Consulting, our experts are experienced in measuring noise and advising on mitigations or remedial measures, using computer modelling techniques such as noise mapping to assist with their assessment.
Building vibration
Roads, railways and industrial facilities can all cause structural vibration in the surrounding area. Developers looking to build above underground train lines or near train lines, for example, need to take into account the impact of ground-borne vibration sources on their design. Our engineers are able to measure and predict these vibration levels, and advise on ways to minimise them.
Specialist low-vibration facilities
In some environments, such as experimental and testing laboratories, achieving the lowest possible level of vibration is critical to ensure the accuracy of vibration-sensitive imaging and testing equipment.
Our building vibration consultants are experienced in assessing and predicting vibration levels and advising on ultra-low vibration design, with a track record of successful projects including award-winning science facilities.
We use state-of-the-art measurement and computer modelling techniques and can work with contractors to monitor vibration levels throughout a project.
Building acoustics
To reduce stressful noise levels, or ensure rooms are fit for purpose, it’s essential to understanding building acoustics – particularly in shared spaces and public buildings such as schools and colleges, libraries, offices, theatres and performance venues.
Our building acoustics consultants can help with acoustic design and lab-based testing of materials to ensure they meet the required acoustic sound absorption standards.
We can also run bespoke studies, for example using our wind tunnel facilities to predict noise from wind whistling through building components.
