Environmental Noise & Vibration

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Noise and vibration are recognised as destructive environmental pollutants which has a widespread impact, affecting both the community and individuals in our towns and countryside. Martec handles the assessment of everything from barking dogs through road traffic noise to Military Training Areas [Scroll down for full range].

Our specialists cover major project work on planning applications [PPG24], appeals and public enquiries, with a team of experts undertaking "on site" noise impact studies and formulating assessment reports. Examples are:

Military Training Areas

Airports and Helicopter Bases

Freight Terminals (Rail - Road - Shipping)

New Road Schemes

Noise control engineering

Acoustic treatment of workplaces, machinery & offices

Technical support at public
inquiries or in Court

Wind Turbine

Renewable energy - Wind Turbines

We offer specialist consultancy services for on-site surveys and utilise a three dimensional computer program, "CONTEC", to cover the many variables to determine noise levels during the pre-planning period, based on DTI Guidelines for Wind Farms [ETSU-R-97] which is explained on Noisenet.

Quarries, Mineral Extraction & Landfill Sites

For existing and new sites we can conduct noise, vibration & air overpressure predictions and surveys and make recommendations for barriers All investigations are carried out in accordance with BS 5228 "Noise
and Vibration Control on Construction
and Open Sites", and MPS 2
"Controlling and mitigating the environmental effects of mineral extraction in England".

Industrial Plants and Power Generation
We cover specialist studies for noise impact within a range of manufacturing and industrial and petrochemical plants and power generation units including

Compliance with planning conditions and IPPC Regulations.