Environmental Sound

SOUND IN NATURAL, URBAN, AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS

Environmental Sound

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
22 June 2026
Wind Turbine Noise Assessment Guidance

Replacement guidance for assessment and rating of wind turbine noise endorses IOA good practice guidance

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
19 May 2026
Attitudes to Transport Noise in Wales

New research on travel attitudes in Wales finds no change in number of respondents bothered by noise outside their homes

Quantum Acoustics

Want to join us?

Salary: Undisclosed

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 March 2026
Environmental noise can impact mental health

New report: Exposure to environmental noise associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 February 2026
Preventing harmful effects of human made noise on biodiversity

Preventing the harmful effects of noise from human activity on biodiversity is the topic of a new briefing

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 February 2026
Proposal for 10 year noise mapping cycle

The Institute of Acoustics disagrees with proposals in Scotland to extend cycles for updating noise maps and action plans from five to ten years.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 February 2026
Consultation scoping SEA for offshore energy

Consultation on scoping strategic environmental assessment for offshore energy acknowledges increasing noise sources in offshore waters

Acoustics Engineering Roles in New Zealand

We are currently inviting applications for an Intermediate Acoustic Engineer to join our team in either Christchurch or Queenstown.

Salary: Undisclosed

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
23 January 2026
N Ireland consultation road noise action plan

The Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) have consulted on their round 4 Road Noise Action Plan covering 2023 – 28.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 January 2026
Airport expansion impacts inquiry - Government response

Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets noise recommendations

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
22 December 2025
Noise integrated in Wales National Resources Report 2025

Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
26 February 2025
New report: EU cities are still too noisy

A new report by The European Court of Auditors finds that while European cities have cleaner air, they are still too noisy.

Construction and Demolition

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

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Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Effects on animals/habitals

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 April 2026
Hedgehogs hear ultrasound

New research finds hedgehogs can hear ultrasound - this could be used to keep them away from danger

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 February 2026
Preventing harmful effects of human made noise on biodiversity

Preventing the harmful effects of noise from human activity on biodiversity is the topic of a new briefing

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 February 2026
Consultation scoping SEA for offshore energy

Consultation on scoping strategic environmental assessment for offshore energy acknowledges increasing noise sources in offshore waters

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Environmental Noise Monitoring

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 October 2025
IAQM publishes Position Statement on the use of low-cost sensor systems for PM10

The IAQM has published a new Position Statement outlining their position on the use of low-cost sensor systems for PM10, in the vicinity of demolition and construction sites.

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Industrial Noise

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Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Senior and Junior Acoustic Consultants

As our Acoustics team continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver transformative infrastructure and renewable energy projects nationwide.

Level: Various
Salary: Undisclosed

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Modelling

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 February 2026
Proposal for 10 year noise mapping cycle

The Institute of Acoustics disagrees with proposals in Scotland to extend cycles for updating noise maps and action plans from five to ten years.

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Trending
Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Noise Control

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Trending
Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

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

Planning

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 July 2026
Heathrow expansion policy

A consultation is now open on a draft national policy statement for any expansion of Heathrow airport

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
14 June 2026
Air source heat pumps - guidance update

New professional guidance on noise assessment to smooth roll-out of air source heat pumps launched by IOA and CIEH

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
14 June 2026
Fusion Energy consultation

UK Government are consulting on a draft National Policy Statement for fusion energy infrastructure for England and Wales

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
10 June 2026
Permitted development - non domestic onshore wind turbines

Members of the Renewable Energy Advisory Group support the proposal for permitted development for a single wind turbine for non-domestic premises - with caveats