Hann Tucker Associates Limited services
Environmental Surveys & Assessments
Environmental Acoustics - Noise Measurements Services
The impact of external noise sources on the surrounding environments depends upon the pre-existing ambient levels. Equally, the development of a building as residential, industrial or commercial premises must pay due regard to the prevailing noise conditions in order that future occupants do not suffer from excessive interior levels.The same can be said of prevailing vibration levels when a development site is close to a railway, underground train line, or other source of vibration.
Noise Mapping Services
Hann Tucker Associates have considerable expertise in constructing computer and audio models for the purpose of room acoustics and environmental noise mapping.
Noise Impact Assessment Services
When performing environmental noise impact assessments in support of an application for planning, we generally contact the local authority in question to discuss any specific requirements the council may have. In our report we would typically detail this and recommend a plant noise criteria based on our local authority liaison.
Building Acoustics
Acoustic Modelling Services
Hann Tucker Associates have considerable expertise in constructing computer and audio models for the purpose of room acoustics and environmental noise prediction.
Architectural Acoustics Services
Comprehensive acoustic design input is essential for the proper functioning of any building. Multi occupancy buildings require adequate sound insulation between each unit in order that occupants are not disturbed by their neighbours, whether vertically or horizontally within the building. The external fabric of any building must be designed so that local prevailing noise sources such as road traffic, railways, aircraft, nearby factories, etc., do not constitute an unacceptable nuisance.Noise Control in Building Services
It is well known that building services create noise and vibration. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, hot and cold water services, process services, electrical generation systems, lift and escalator systems are all potentially the source of undesirable noise and/or vibration.
International Acoustics Consultancy Services
Hann Tucker Associates approach to acoustic engineering has been applied to major international projects in countries as diverse as Abu Dhabi, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, China, Egypt, France, Grand Cayman, Greece, Kuwait, Nigeria, Poland, Saudi Arabi, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, UAE and Yemen.
Offshore Noise and Vibration Services
The impact of noise and vibration on an offshore workforce can be significant, due in part to the close proximity of working and living areas. Indeed, due to the particular work patterns common offshore, care is required to ensure that noise and vibration levels on board offshore installations meet with the requirements of the relevant governing authority.
Sound Tests & Air Tightness Testing
UKAS - Sound Insulation Testing Services
The revised edition of Building Regulations Approved Document E in 2003 now states that all residential/hostel/hotel type developments now require Pre-Completion Testing, to ensure their criteria for sound insulation performance is satisfied. It also states `Test bodies conducting testing should preferably have UKAS accreditation for field measurements. The ODPM regards members of the ANC Registration Scheme as suitably qualified to carry out pre-completion testing`.