Court tosses out DC case over airplane noise complaints

WASHINGTON — Residents in the District concerned about increased airplane noise around Reagan National Airport suffered a legal loss. In a decision Tuesday, a federal appeals court said that a petition from D.C. neighborhood groups would be thrown out because it was not filed in a timely manner. The ruling hands a victory to the [...]

By |March 29th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Court tosses out DC case over airplane noise complaints

Noise barriers and diffraction for high and low frequency sources.

I came across this very useful diagram that helps show graphically how diffraction is less pronounced for higher frequencies and how lower frequencies easily diffract over the top edge of a noise barrier. The sound striking a solid traffic barrier will be partly reflected, and partly diffracted. (A) High-frequency traffic sounds are successfully attenuated on the [...]

By |March 27th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Noise barriers and diffraction for high and low frequency sources.

Owner of pub agrees to keep the noise down

The owner of a pub in Athenry has agreed to soundproof the premises following complaints from neighbours about noise. The neighbours had lodged an objection to Kevin Kelly’s application to renew his publican’s licence for Dan’s Bar on North Gate Street, Athenry following the opening of a function room upstairs. Gearóid Geraghty, representing Mr Kelly [...]

By |March 26th, 2018|News|0 Comments

Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework

We very much welcome the guidance and recognition given to  noise in the Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework. Creating a Clean Environment for a Healthy Society through Noise Management: Incorporating consistent measures to avoid, mitigate and minimise or promote the pro-active management of noise. National Policy Objective 64 Improve air quality and help prevent [...]

By |March 16th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework

ICAN Acoustics at the National Gallery of Ireland.

We were delighted and honoured to be asked to design a noise mitigation solution for the HVAC system in the National Gallery of Ireland during the recent renovations to the building. Our clients were delighted with our effective and practical solution which efficiently resolved the noise issue with a single site visit. What a beautiful [...]

By |March 16th, 2018|News|0 Comments

Jools Holland in row with wedding venue over music past 11pm

Each year millions stay up late with Jools Holland to welcome in the New Year, counting down the minutes until they can raise a glass as he unleashes the roaring Scots Guards at midnight. Yet the host of Jools Holland's Hootenanny and Later...with Jools Holland has become embroiled in a row with a wedding venue next door to his [...]

By |March 15th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Jools Holland in row with wedding venue over music past 11pm

Sound Insulation Testing Tips & Advice

Check out our short video on some sound insulation tips and services outside construction hours.

By |March 13th, 2018|News|0 Comments

GK Media Studio Reverberation Time measurements

Check out this short video on reverberation time measurements (RT60) in new GK Media Studios.

By |March 13th, 2018|News|0 Comments

Sound Insulation Testing Ireland

Find out more about sound insulation testing and how airborne tests are carried out as part of TGD-E, 2014.

By |March 13th, 2018|News|0 Comments

Check out this Eco Eye Feature on Noise

By |March 13th, 2018|News|0 Comments