Acoustics

BRE provides high quality consultancy and research in building acoustics, environmental noise surveys and assessments, transportation (traffic, railway and aircraft) noise and noise mapping.

We offer pre-completion (pct) testing to demonstrate compliance with performance standards in the Building Regulations (Approved Document E), Ecohomes and the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH). We have world class acoustic laboratory facilities for measuring airborne and impact sound insulation including a flanking laboratory. We also have one of the largest anechoic chambers in Europe.

Our projects range from government research projects to advice on commercial and domestic buildings and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA's).

Specialist acoustic services:

• Audiometry
• Acoustics in Schools
• Specialist advice on building acoustics and sound insulation