Air Tightness Testing & the Property Industry: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability In today’s property industry, the focus on energy efficiency and sustainability has become more pronounced than ever. With growing concerns about climate change and rising energy costs, property developers, homeowners, and regulatory bodies are seeking innovative ways to optimise building performance. One such crucial …
We undertake sound testing on all types of residential buildings and commercial buildings. We also undertake sound testing on schools and buildings containing rooms for residential purposes. We provide provide UKAS accredited sound testing for London and the whole of the UK as required by Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. Experienced Sound Testing …
Noise Damping to Improve Sound TestingNoise damping is the most efficient and effective way to control vibration and noise radiation at the source. Damping materials lessen this noise by turning the vibration into low-grade heat. By using viscoelastic materials, it changes the resonant frequency of a substrate. By combining vibration-damping materials and sound absorbers a …
The importance of sustainable development has become paramount. As we strive to create a greener and more environmentally responsible future, a crucial aspect of this endeavor involves constructing and maintaining buildings that are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible. This is where BREEAM comes into play. What is BREEAM?BREEAM, which stands for Building Research Establishment …
We thought we would offer some good tips on how to pass your sound testing at the first attempt. The first stage is to ensure that you design the building correctly using the correct acoustic details and materials. It is also essential that acoustic materials are installed in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines. There are many potential poor …
In today’s fast-paced urban environment, ensuring comfortable living spaces and work environments has become a top priority for the construction industry. One crucial aspect of this is sound insulation testing, an essential process that helps create acoustically optimised buildings. Let’s explore why sound insulation testing is so vital for the building industry and its impact …
APT Sound Testing is a specialist UK provider of indoor air quality services such as post-construction air quality testing and indoor air monitoring services. Having assisted a great many customers in gaining their BREEAM and other compliance credits, our air quality plan and BREEAM air quality testing services have proven very successful. As well as helping …
Why choose us to undertake your thermal imaging inspection service ? We have many years’ experience in all aspects of engineering, construction, maintenance, management, and professional survey work and all our thermographic surveys are conducted by engineers qualified in accordance with BS EN 13187 and are trained to Level 2 & 3. Another very important item to take into …
Air Tightness Testing in the Construction Industry: Ensuring Efficiency and SustainabilityIn the ever-evolving construction industry, the focus on energy efficiency and sustainability has become paramount. As buildings strive to minimise energy consumption and reduce their environmental impact, air tightness testing has emerged as a crucial step in achieving these goals. By ensuring the integrity of …
In the world of construction, every decision, every process, and every investment counts. Builders and contractors are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety. One technology that has proven to be immensely valuable in achieving these goals is thermal imaging surveys. By harnessing the power of infrared technology, construction professionals …