Acoustics, Vibration & Air Quality
As part of its portfolio Northumbrian Water Scientific Services (NWSS) offers noise, vibration and air quality assessments. We have proven experience of working with industry, construction companies, developers, planners, architects and built environment professionals providing the following services:
- Acoustic design advice and UKAS Accredited sound insulation testing for ADE/BB93
- Environmental noise assessments for planning (PPG24) and advice on acoustic treatment of properties
- Road & rail traffic noise assessments based on CRTN and CRN methodologies
- Industrial noise investigations and assessments to BS 4142 and BS 5228
- Modelling of noise impact and abatement using CadnaA predictive software
- Vibration monitoring & assessment to BS 7385, BS 6472 and BS 5228
- Air quality monitoring - continuous assessment of road traffic emissions/industrial pollutants, GC/MS analysis, high volume sampling of Dioxins, PAHs and metals
- Air quality impact assessments for planning and permitting purposes - DMRB, CalRoads, CadnaA and AERMOD dispersion modelling
- Air tightness testing for domestic properties to Part L of the Building Regulations
Our success is a result of continuous investment in both staff training and equipment, together with a rigorous approach to the quality of work we carry out. Our noise consultants are members of the Institute of Acoustics and we are a member of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). We have professionals that can work on projects throughout the country and our work is fully accepted by local authorities and national regulators alike.
All clients have different requirements and concerns. Therefore, we always work closely with them so that we can provide them with a tailored solution for their own particular business.
For additional information on the services described above, please see the individual pages covering these aspects.
