How Thermal Imaging Helps Surveyors on Commercial Properties When purchasing a commercial property, whether it’s an office, retail unit, or industrial building, understanding its true condition is essential. One increasingly valuable tool for surveyors is thermal imaging. But how exactly does it help? Thermal imaging provides a deeper level of insight than traditional visual inspections, …
Floor Plenum Testing: What You Need to Know BG 65/2016 Floor Plenum Testing Guidance sets out the methodology for testing floor plenum airtightness, and it’s a standard that APT Sound Testing follows closely on every project. But what exactly is a floor plenum, and why does airtightness matter so much? What Is a Floor Plenum? …
Thermal Imaging Surveys: Essential for Modern Buildings Maintaining the performance, safety, and energy efficiency of a building isn’t always straightforward, especially when many issues remain hidden from view. That’s where thermal imaging surveys come in. Using advanced infrared technology, thermal imaging allows us to see what the naked eye cannot. By detecting subtle temperature variations, …
BS4142 Noise Impact Assessments for Planning Applications If your planning condition requires a noise survey in accordance with BS4142, APT Sound Testing can help. At APT Sound Testing, we understand that industrial and commercial noise is playing an increasingly important role in the planning process. With the government encouraging redevelopment of brownfield sites, industrial and residential areas are …
Sound Testing in London and the UK When planning a property development in London or the wider UK, sound insulation isn’t just a design consideration, it’s a regulatory requirement. Unless your plans were fully approved before 1 July 2003, you’ll need to carry out sound testing between rooms or spaces that share separating walls or …
The BS8233 Noise Assessment: What You Need to Know Navigating the planning process for a residential development can be confusing. With numerous permissions, regulations, and assessments to consider, it’s not always clear which are necessary, or what they actually mean. One assessment you’re likely to encounter is the BS8233 noise assessment. This evaluation focuses on …
Air Tightness Testing – APT Sound Testing At APT Sound Testing, we provide professional Air Tightness Testing services across the United Kingdom, supporting projects of all sizes, from single residential dwellings to large-scale commercial developments. Our experienced team works closely with developers, contractors, and property owners to ensure buildings meet the required performance standards and …
Air Tightness Testing Across the UK At APT Sound Testing, we provide comprehensive air tightness testing services throughout the United Kingdom. Our experienced team works on projects of all sizes — from single residential dwellings to large-scale commercial developments. We are proud to be one of the few UKAS-accredited companies qualified to carry out both …
A Friendly, Proactive Approach to Acoustic Compliance Acoustic compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. We take a friendly, forward-thinking approach that supports your project from the earliest design stages through to pre-completion testing and final certification. Our services include: With many years of experience across both public and private sectors, we work with a broad …
Why Thermal Imaging Surveys Matter for BREEAM Projects Thermal imaging surveys play a vital role in achieving compliance and maximising performance under BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). As one of the world’s leading sustainability assessment methods for buildings, BREEAM sets high standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance — and thermographic testing is …