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Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Control
News Release from: Hodgson and Hodgson Group | Subject: Acoustic consultancy
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 May 2008
Hodgson and Hodgson resolves noise
problems
The Hodgson and Hodgson Group has provided acoustic consultancy to Denne Construction on a new build project in Wandsworth, London.
The four-storey residential and commercial building is located on Garratt Lane, in a bustling area for shopping and leisure The Group's consultancy division was commissioned early in the project to carry out an environmental noise assessment to evaluate the 'Noise Exposure Category' of the building site and to determine whether the indoor ambient noise levels would meet the criteria set by the Local Authority
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 21 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Traffic flow along the busy Garratt Lane causes high external noise levels, which presented Hodgson and Hodgson with a considerable challenge: to provide a building envelope specification which ensured that the required indoor ambient noise levels were met.
Hodgson and Hodgson's expertise in environmental and architectural acoustics enabled its consultants to come up with an answer for the combination of residential and commercial units.
A mix of specialised double- and triple-glazed units, along with acoustic through-wall and mechanical ventilators with standard brick-block cavity external walls was recommended.
This solution ensured the appropriate noise criteria were met without any further noise control measures being required.
Pre-Completion Testing showed the airborne and impact test results to be around 8dB better than the criteria set out in Approved Document E (2003) for Purpose-Built Dwellings.
"This was a challenging project," confirms Derek Butler, Senior Surveyor at Denne Construction, "But Hodgson and Hodgson's consultants were in constant communication with us and showed an excellent understanding of the issues we were trying to resolve".
"This meant there was a smooth flow of information at all times, allowing our timescales to be met".
Hodgson and Hodgson's consultancy division offers advice on all aspects of noise and vibration control.
It provides a comprehensive service covering acoustic testing, analysis, design, problem solving and troubleshooting.
The Hodgson and Hodgson Group offers a total design, manufacture and installation service of high quality acoustic building and industrial products throughout the UK.
Denne Construction is a major regional contractor operating throughout the South East of England, with a history that stretches back over 200 years.
The company specialises in affordable housing; private sector residential development; regeneration; educational buildings and commercial development.
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