Sector

Construction and Infrastructure

Plan noisy works with a clearer understanding of the risks. Our construction noise and vibration assessments help contractors and project teams manage disruption to neighbours and sensitive buildings.

The context

Construction and Infrastructure

We support construction, demolition and infrastructure projects with baseline surveys, predictions and site monitoring. We identify activities likely to cause concern and advise on working methods, equipment selection and practical mitigation.

Forth Noise & Vibration provides clear reporting to support construction noise management plans and discussions with clients and local authorities. Monitoring helps you identify when action is needed and provides an objective record of site conditions.

How we help this sector

Services for property & development

Noise Impact Assessment

Environmental noise assessments for planning and development — quantifying impact and setting out practical mitigation.

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Noise Modelling & Prediction

Predictive noise modelling using specialist software to test scenarios and de-risk decisions before you build.

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Planning & Acoustic Design

Acoustic input at design stage — discharging planning conditions and getting the detail right the first time.

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Trusted by developers, industry and public bodies across the UK
What clients say

Trusted by developers

Led by a Member of the Institute of Acoustics

"They cut through a noise objection that had stalled our application for months. The report was clear, robust, and the planners accepted it without question."

James Whitaker
Planning Director, Northbridge Homes

"Pragmatic and genuinely expert. They told us what we actually needed rather than over-engineering it, and our workplace noise records are now fully defensible."

Priya Shah
H&S Lead, Meridian Manufacturing

"Responsive, independent and easy to deal with. They identified the vibration source quickly and gave us a clear path to fix it."

David Okonkwo
Facilities Manager, Apex Logistics

"Forth Noise gave us a planning condition discharge that stood up to scrutiny. Clear advice, tight timescales, and no last-minute surprises."

Emma Fraser
Development Manager, Calder Residences
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Bringing a scheme forward?

Let’s address noise before it becomes a problem.

FAQs

Development noise questions

When should I involve an acoustic consultant?

As early as possible — ideally at pre-application, so noise informs the layout rather than forcing redesign later.

Yes. We routinely work alongside planning consultants, architects and the wider design team, feeding acoustic evidence into the application so the case is consistent and defensible.

Can you help discharge a noise planning condition?

Yes. We undertake the measurements, modelling and reporting required to support the discharge of noise-related planning conditions, providing the local authority with clear evidence that the relevant requirements have been addressed.

It quantifies existing and proposed noise, tests the layout against the relevant standards, and sets out practical mitigation so the scheme can move through planning without a noise objection stalling it.