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CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE - TRAINING FOR SAFE AND COMPLIANT NOISE MANAGEMENT
Next start date: 02 March 2026
British Standard 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings provides guidance for the control of noise in and around buildings.
BSi have today published a redraft of BS 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings. This standard provides guidance for the control of sound in and around buildings.
We spend 80 – 90% of our time indoors, making the quality of indoor environments crucial to our health and well-being. Building regulations specify minimum acoustic performance requirements...
A revised standard for the attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors was published on January 31st by BSi.
Responding to the Sustainable Design Task Force’s 2023 to 2025 Strategy, the IOA's Building Acoustics Group (BAG) has drafted a simple guide on how we can all implement sustainable design techniques.
Responding to the Sustainable Design Task Force’s 2023 to 2025 Strategy, the Building Acoustics Group has drafted a simple guide on how we can all implement sustainable design techniques.
How the science of acoustics is transforming our built environment to become inclusive, comfortable and a pleasure to use
A design guide providing practical advice on balancing acoustics, ventilation, and thermal comfort in modern housing.