Building Services Noise & Vibration

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: 01 October 2026

Sound Absorbers from Natural Sources

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education (10:50-11:20)

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Domestic Heat Pumps in the Wild In-Use Noise Data

by Josh Rodell

ASHPs, the financial and efficiency cost of the mitigation

Rights and Responsibilities - What's new in 2025 for ASHP Permitted Development Rights

by Rebecca Hogg

Air Source Heat Pumps - Attentuation Methods

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges Richard Collman

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

Wales Consultation: Permitted development changes for Air Source Heat Pumps

The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).

Heat Pump Noise in the Press

An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours.

Flats next to music venue refused on noise grounds

Plans to convert offices to flats next to a music venue have been rejected because of the possibly impact of noise complaints.