Building Regulations

Building Regulations

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 07 December 2025

Consultants in Acoustics and Vibration

We are expanding our Surrey offices and are considering applicants including graduate and year-out placements roles. This is an opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary projects.

Level: Entry Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Opportunities At All Levels

Sol Acoustics is a dynamic, independent Acoustic Consultancy of more than 25 years’ standing. We work on a variety of major, diverse projects around the UK and abroad, ranging from award-winning residential schemes to large scale power sector and industrial projects.

Level: Entry Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 June 2025
MP supports Agent of Change to protect music venues

The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment

Certificate of Proficiency in Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 - Noise Measurements

Certificate of Proficiency in Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 - Noise Measurements

Next start date: 01 July 2025

Certificate Course in Soundscape Assessment

LEARN TO ASSESS, ANALYSE, AND DESIGN SOUNDSCAPES TO ENHANCE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING USING ISO-COMPLIANT METHODS AND SOUNDSCAPE PRINCIPLES

Next start date: 31 July 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 January 2025
Ireland: EPA consultation on Guidance Note for Noise (NG4)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.

Jack Harvie Clark
Jack Harvie Clark
04 December 2024
Evolving acoustic design standards: building on evidence

The proposed revisions to BS 8233 - see the paper by Harvie-Clark and Fenech in the IOA Acoustics 2024 proceedings here and a webinar recording here

Helen Davies
Helen Davies
23 August 2023
Help requested from members for IOA Education and Training

Members interested in contributing to the IOA's education portfolio in any of the following roles are invited to contact the Education Team

Ashley Gillibrand
Ashley Gillibrand
29 October 2018
The role of noise and vibration engineering in a sustainable economy

Living sustainably involves meeting the needs in the present without compromising the needs of the future.

IOA
IOA
25 October 2018
IOA has contributed to new white paper on healthy homes and buildings

The IOA has contributed to the All Party Parliamentary Group for healthy homes and buildings White Paper that was published on 24th October 2018