When it comes to assessing the acoustic performance of buildings, the terms “sound testing” and “noise testing”, amongst many other names, are often used interchangeably. Whilst they often refer to the same test, there are some nuanced differences between them. Exploring this discrepancy sheds light on the different terminology used within the realm of sound insulation testing.
By April 6th, all building control surveyors must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). However, as of January 31st, only around 1,500 out of 4,500 building control professionals in the UK have initiated registration – that’s less than 40%.
In late September, the Government made a significant policy shift regarding energy efficiency standards for rental properties. On September 20th, Rishi Sunak announced a departure from previously proposed regulations that would have compelled landlords to ensure the energy efficiency of their properties were at EPC rating ‘C’ or higher.
After the government announced that its air source heat pump scheme has missed its first-year target, we explore why this might be the case, including analysing whether heat pumps are a suitable replacement for gas boilers and even how flawed SAP methodologies might even lead to a worse EPC rating after installing a low-carbon heat pump.
When building, converting, or generally making improvements to a building, sound insulation is a consideration that cannot be overlooked. There are two main types of sound which are under scrutiny when it comes to construction and sound insulation, airborne sound and structure-borne (impact) sound. This article is designed to help you understand in greater detail what airborne sound is, what causes it, and how it can be reduced.
