Acoustic Services

Acoustics a key part of life and has a huge impact on the everyday lives and wellbeing of every one of us. Our expert Acoustics team have the expertise to minimise the impact of noise and vibration at your site. Before a project has even started, our noise modelling services can determine the suitability of a site for its proposed use and any noise or vibration issues that could subsequently arise. On existing sites, we can identify whether or not you are compliant with the latest planning regulations and best practice guidance, providing advice and recommendations for performance enhancements is necessary.

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Here at Unity, our experts have played a central role in landmark projects across the UK, giving us extensive experience of working on both small-scale projects and major, multi-purpose developments, providing tailor-made solutions for every one of our clients.

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Our acoustics services include:

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Architectural Acoustics – Our architectural and building acoustics support sets out bespoke criteria for your scheme in order to achieve Building Control requirements, BREEAM, Code for Sustainable Homes, Planning Conditions, and any other project requirements. Our architectural services also include room acoustics design and mechanical services noise and vibration evaluation and control. We are also able to offer testing to demonstrate compliance with any of these criteria.

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Construction Noise and Vibration – No matter the size of your construction project, our consultants can assess the magnitude and duration of any noise and vibration impact, and develop management and mitigation plans where required.

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Expert Witness – Our expert witnesses can support both developers and objectors in all manner of inquiries relating to noise and vibration issues, using years of professional industry experience.

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Noise Modelling – Noise modelling is crucial for determining the potential impact of any noise and finding the most appropriate and cost-effective mitigation solutions for any risks.

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Noise and Vibration Impact Assessments – We can carry out noise and vibration impact assessments quickly and reliably, using the latest technology to provide comprehensive solutions that meet the necessary planning conditions. On both existing and potential sites, we can advise on acoustic design and mitigation strategies on a plot-by-plot basis.

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Noise and Vibration Monitoring – We offer baseline and vibration monitoring services to determine the noise/vibration impact at any noise-sensitive premises, and the potential for disruption of any noise-generating activities.

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Noise at Work Assessment – Our Noise at Work Assessments identify any potential risks to employees from noise exposure and provide bespoke solutions, ensuring your workplace is as safe as possible in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.