Noise Control

Noise Control

Jack Harvie-Clark
Jack Harvie-Clark
30 June 2025
Evolution from ProPG to BS 8233 proposals

There has been much debate over whether the proposed updates to BS 8233 are progressive or regressive.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
16 June 2025
European Noise and Health report launch in Brussels

More than one hundred million people in Europe are exposed to harmful transport noise - which is a major environmental health risk

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 June 2025
Consultation Ireland: Marine Planning Policy

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

Nicky Rogers
Nicky Rogers
02 June 2025
May-June '25 Bulletin for IOA Members

The dramatic cover for the May/June 2025 issue of Acoustics Bulletin signifies a major IOA milestone as it displays the armorial bearings recently granted to the Institute by the College of Arms

Occupational Exposure to Hand Arm Vibration

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL HAND-ARM VIBRATION – TRAINING TO ASSESS AND MANAGE WORKPLACE VIBRATION RISKS

Next start date: 01 August 2025

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

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 May 2025
Impact of airport expansion - evidence session in parliament

As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.

May/June 2025

This bulletin explores diverse aspects of acoustics, including a look at the IOA's new coat of arms, updates on STEM activities, and articles on technical innovations. It also highlights important initiatives and developments in the field, such as the upcoming Acoustics 2025 conference and recent policy changes.

01 May 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
14 April 2025
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).

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 April 2025
New Briefing - The Health and Social Costs of Noise

It has been estimated that the annual social cost of urban road noise in England ranges from £7 billion to £10 billion, similar to the cost of road accidents (£9 billion).

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
01 April 2025
Enquiry open on airport expansion and environmental targets

The Environmental Audit Committee have issued a call for evidence on 'Airport expansion and climate and nature targets'.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 March 2025
Land use England consultation: Clear policy on noise needed

In responding to the Government consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England, IOA the emphasise need for clear policy guidance to ensure environmental noise is properly assesse