In-depth technical guides on noise measurement, compliance, acoustic engineering and regulation. Written by our team to help you make informed decisions.
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A guide to industrial soundproofing in Ireland. Acoustic enclosures, vibration isolation, noise barriers and the route to regulatory compliance.
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Guide
A complete guide to noise impact assessments in Ireland. When they are required, the methodology involved and the Irish and EU regulatory framework.
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Regulation
A plain language guide to the EPA NG4 Guidance Note for Noise in Ireland. Noise limits, assessment methods and what licence compliance actually requires.
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A guide to vibration monitoring, isolation and control. How vibration risk is identified and measured, and how equipment and buildings are protected.
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What is an acoustic enclosure? The complete guide to industrial noise enclosures, sound reduction, materials, types and compliance.
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Regulation
Understanding ISO 1996, the international standard for environmental noise measurement and assessment, and how it is applied in Ireland.
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Regulation
A guide to Technical Guidance Document E (TGD Part E), Sound. How acoustic performance is regulated and verified in Irish residential buildings.
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Guide
Noise monitoring maintains a safe workplace, supports smooth operations and builds a strong relationship with the local community. A complete guide.
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What exactly is a noise survey, and when do you need one? A guide to the survey types, their applications and what a defensible baseline requires.
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What environmental noise monitoring measures, why it matters and how it is done in Ireland. A plain language guide to sources, standards and reporting.
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A guide to workplace noise monitoring in Ireland. How employee noise exposure is measured, what the readings mean and when monitoring has to be repeated.
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Acoustic modelling simulates how sound behaves in a space. The data lets design, performance and compliance be optimised before anything is built.
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A guide to noise modelling and noise mapping. How predictive acoustic models are built, validated and used to test mitigation before anything is bought.
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Sound is an integral part of our environment. An acoustic consultant designs and manages soundscapes so that buildings and sites work as intended.
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An acoustic engineer applies the science of sound and vibration; analysing, designing and controlling how sound behaves in real environments.
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A complete guide to room acoustics. How the size, shape and materials of an enclosed space govern reverberation, clarity and speech intelligibility.
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Regulation
A guide to sound insulation testing. How airborne and impact performance is measured between rooms and dwellings, and what the results actually mean.
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Regulation
A guide to the workplace noise regulations in Ireland. The exposure action values, the duties each one triggers and who is responsible for meeting them.
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Guide
A guide to noise compliance monitoring in Ireland. When a monitoring programme is genuinely needed, what it involves and what a defensible one looks like.
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Insight
How rising electricity demand, data centres and new generation are reshaping acoustic risk in Ireland. An explainer for operators and developers.
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Insight
A guide to workplace noise. Why it is still one of the most overlooked risks on Irish industrial sites, and what it costs employers who leave it alone.
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