Noise and vibration are significant issues affecting many aspects of society in both the environment and the workplace. The life-changing effects range from general annoyance and sleep disturbances to life-changing physical effects such as noise-induced hearing loss or hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) caused by prolonged exposures working in hazardous conditions.
Element’s team of experts are members of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) and the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). We can provide specialist testing, assessment, and modeling services in all areas of environmental and workplace acoustics with cutting edge equipment and technology. These include:
Noise assessments
Element’s environmental noise assessment services utilize state-of-the-art noise modeling software, which considers meteorological conditions, local terrain, and other outside impacts in residential and industrial projects, providing highly accurate results.
- Environmental noise and vibration assessments to support the planning process
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Environmental permitting support
- BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 assessments
- Construction and demolition assessment
- Road traffic, rail, and aviation noise assessments
Acoustic noise modeling
Acoustic noise modeling provides a 3D simulation of both existing and proposed conditions and compares the two to determine the environmental impact. Element can provide visual noise contour plots of the predicted environmental impact.
- Environmental noise and vibration modeling in support of planning applications
- Noise modeling using Computer Aided Noise Abatement (CadnaA) software
Ground-borne vibration
Many residential and industrial areas have a legal vibration limit. Construction, demolition activities, railway lines, and busy roads provide a significant vibration impact. It is critical to determine the potential vibration impact on the surrounding areas and structures before any construction or demolition activities commence. Element’s vibration surveys will provide you with certainty that your project remains below the vibration limit.
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