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SV 971A Moles Environmental System Case Study
December 05, 2023

Compliance 4 Buildings is a consultancy offering a project managed approach to building compliance and acoustics. They offer a complete solution of building compliance services and acoustic services for building contractors, developers, architects and building control which is sympathetic and supportive to all needs and requirements.  Within the construction service industry Compliance 4 Buildings are […]

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Flying High: IOA, University of Salford and Industry Collaboration
November 20, 2023

By David Waddington, Professor in Environmental Acoustics in the Acoustics Research Centre at the University of Salford The IOA, the University of Sal­ford, and industry partners AcSoft and Noise Consu­ltants Limited (NCL), are working together to prepare students for careers in airport noise. Through combination of classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world experience, the programme […]

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Accelerometers vs Geophones. Which is Best?
October 16, 2023

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present. It depends on the application, they are both vibration transducers. Acceleration and velocity are both vibration just different descriptors of vibrations. So in that sense they are both good […]

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Where Should Noise and Vibration Monitoring Equipment be Installed on Construction Sites?
October 11, 2023

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics When installing noise and vibration monitoring equipment on a construction site, it is important to strategically position the monitoring devices to accurately capture the relevant data. Here are some key considerations for the installation of noise and vibration monitoring equipment: Representative Locations: Install monitoring equipment in areas that […]

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What is Traceability in Calibration?
October 04, 2023

Traceability in calibration refers to the ability to trace the measurement results of a device or instrument back to a known and internationally recognised standard. In essence, it’s a chain of comparisons that ensures the accuracy of measurements. This chain typically includes various levels, starting from the measurement instrument used, the reference standards it’s calibrated […]

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Noise & Vibration Monitoring Equipment For Long Term Construction Noise
October 03, 2023

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics The Svantek 307A sound level meter, Svantek SV 803 vibration meter and SvanNet system offer several benefits for monitoring noise and vibration on a construction site: Accuracy and Reliability: The Svantek 307 and SV 803 are high-quality meters known for their accuracy and reliability in measuring noise and […]

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Developments in Vibration Instrumentation
September 26, 2023

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present. Within the last 5 years, what do you think have been the biggest developments in vibration instrumentation? Low power digital signal processes. You can do so much with digital […]

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What Was Your First Experience with Vibration Instrumentation?
September 21, 2023

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present. With the B&K 2209, octave filter sets allowed you to do octave analysis, however only one octave at a time with no real time analysis.  We also used an […]

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Why is Noise, Vibration and Dust Monitoring Important for Construction sites?
September 19, 2023

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics Noise, vibration, and dust monitoring are important for construction sites due to the following reasons: Environmental Impact: Construction activities can generate excessive noise, vibrations, and dust, which have the potential to impact the surrounding environment. Monitoring these factors helps ensure that construction sites operate within acceptable limits and […]

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In Terms of Vibration, What Was Your First Experience With Vibration Instrumentation?
September 12, 2023

With the B&K 2209, octave filter sets allowed you to do octave analysis, however only one octave at a time with no real time analysis.  We also used an integrator which screwed onto the top of  a meter instead of a microphone and a switch at the top allowed you to switch between accelerometers or […]

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How did John Shelton Get into Instrumentation?
September 12, 2023

We had the pleasure of sitting down with out Technical Director, John Shelton to discuss his background and his thoughts on vibration instrumentation past and present. Back at university, a degree in sound and vibration and part of the course was doing measurements of sound and vibration. In my holidays I used to go back […]

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The Importance of Dust Monitoring in the Construction Industry
September 07, 2023

Construction sites are notorious sources of dust emissions, which can have adverse effects on both the environment and the health and safety of workers and the general public. Dust monitoring has become significantly important for the construction industry for the following reasons: The Health & Safety of Workers Construction workers are at risk of exposure to airborne […]

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