A Part 2A site is one that is legally designated as “Contaminated Land” under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in the UK. It is classified as having “Significant Potential for Significant Harm” (SPOSH) to human health or the environment due…
Understanding the Impact of Construction Noise and Vibration
Construction projects are fundamental to the progress and development of our towns and cities. However, these projects can often come with a downside: noise pollution and increased vibration levels. Both noise and vibration can disrupt nearby residents’ daily lives, causing annoyance and even…
What are the British Standards that are related to Noise?
It’s likely you’re familiar with the term “British Standards” if you’ve ever read a Noise Assessment or are involved in planning applications. But you may not know exactly what they are or how they work. The British Standards are a set…
Environmental Acoustics – Building Regulations: Approved Document O – Overheating (June 2022)
At E3P Acoustics, our Noise Impact Assessments comply with a range of building regulations and British standards to ensure that new developments are suitable for their location, considering the potential effects of noise pollution on health, living conditions, and the natural…
What is a BREEAM Assessment
BREEAM assessment are undertaken by a suitably qualified acoustic consultant and consider both building and environmental acoustics but are typically related to Hea05 ‘Acoustic Performance’ and Pol05 ‘Reduction fo Noise Pollution. BREEAM operates through awarding credits for the environmental performance of…
Environment Act 2021 Implementation Period
Not long now until the 2-year implementation period for the Environment Act 2021 is up and a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain will be mandatory on the majority of development sites. That said, can we say the implementation period is ending around now? Most…
The Institution of Civil Engineers Paper Review – Piled Foundations and Pathways for Ground Gas Mitigation
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is renowned for its publications that contribute to the advancement of the civil engineering field. In this review, we will explore an ICE paper focused on piled foundations and pathways for ground gas mitigation. This paper sheds…
Supporting The Local Community
As part of E3P‘s commitment to supporting the local community groups and projects, we are proud to support a local community group called Allergy & Asthma Parents. Set up by 3 mums from Stockport, who’s children suffer from a variety of food…
What is a badger survey?
At E3P we care about the environment, and it’s vital that everything we do we follow the correct processes. Most people recognise badgers for their distinct look, but did you know that badgers are protected species in the UK? Protected species have…
Environmental Acoustics
Here at E3P, we understand environmental acoustics and the importance of environmental noise and vibration and its potential effect upon or resultant from developments. Therefore, we offer a variety of noise vibration assessments to ensure noise and vibration are considered at…