dBx Acoustics works alongside developers such as Mulbury, Urban Splash, Acorn Blue and Marrico Asset Management to support their projects at all stages of construction, from planning through to construction and completion. We pride ourselves on being able to provide this comprehensive service as a ‘one stop’ for all of your noise and acoustic related requirements.

Examples of the services we provide at different stages include;

Planning

• Noise and vibration surveys and noise impact assessment for planning

• Acoustic modelling to predict noise impact on speculative development.

• Advice on glazing and ventilation strategy for compliance with relevant standards and planning requirements.

• BS8233:2014 residential and commercial noise impact assessment.

• BS4142:2014 plant noise impact assessment.

Detailed Design

• Advice on appropriate acoustic design standards with reference to both formal and informal requirements including planning requirements, British Standards, Building Regulations and BREEAM.

• Acoustic specification of floors and partitions to control airborne and impact sound insulation.

• Room acoustic design and modelling to ensure appropriate conditions for your project – whether it’s a school, office, restaurant, conference centre, or even a concert hall – there’s nothing we can’t help with.

• Building services noise control, both within a building to provide appropriate acoustic conditions, and control of noise emissions to the surrounding area.

• Acoustic specification of façade and glazing to control noise intrusion and noise emissions.

• Junction and penetration details to control sound flanking.

Construction

• BS5228 construction noise impact assessment and Section 61 (S61) agreements.

• Construction noise, dust and vibration monitoring.

Handover

• Acoustic commissioning testing to confirm compliance with standards such as BB93 (schools), HTM 08-01 (healthcare), and Approved Document E (residential).

• Verification noise surveys to confirm compliance with planning conditions.

• dBx Acoustics is UKAS accredited (laboratory number 9473) to carry out sound insulation testing for Building Control compliance.

dBx Acoustics was thrilled to be part of the team behind the Beehive in York. A purpose-built centre, the Beehive is thought to be the first of kind in the country and it provides short breaks for children and young people with complex disabilities.

dBx Acoustics provided acoustic design advice as well as a planning noise impact assessment. The project was especially dear to Susan, dBx Acoustics director as both she and her daughter are autistic. Susan is also a member of the Institute of Acoustics Diversity and Inclusion committee.

The facilities at the Beehive include:

• a safe and accessible space for play and interaction with family members and with staff
• apartments for children and parents to stay in during longer term assessment of their support needs
• access to a range of professionals who can help to support families in meeting the children’s needs
• spacious bedrooms with state-of-the-art hoist and bathing facilities for children who have complex health needs and wheelchair users
• a larger, open-spaced area and bedrooms for children with learning disabilities or autism
• quieter self-contained areas that can be used for children who may struggle in a more open, busier environment and where their parents can accompany them so that their needs can be fully assessed
• an activity area, sensory room and quiet rooms
• a large outdoor play space with a variety of equipment suitable for children of all abilities.

Find out more about the Beehive here.