Measurement & Instrumentation Group GOOD PRACTICE IN BUILDING ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS Tuesday 27 February 2024 The Building Performance Hub
Measurement & Instrumentation Group
GOOD PRACTICE IN BUILDING ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS
Tuesday 27 February 2024
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL

This event is a combination of topical presentations from industry experts and practical measurement exercises covering subjects such as

  • Acoustic Comfort, measurement and design
  • Approved Document O and the measurements requirements
  • Why do partitions fail a sound insulation test
  • Good practice for maintaining your sound source and measurement equipment

If your work requires building acoustic measurements or you would like to learn more about this vast and varied topic then this is a great opportunity to ‘see and do’ while meeting others working in this industry.

09:30

Registration and refreshments

09:55

Welcome and Introduction

10:00

Sound Source checks - is my speaker and tapping machine working correctly

 

John Shelton - AcSoft

10:30

Laboratory calibration - what happens to your equipment when it's sent for calibration

 

Ian Campbell, Campbell Associates

11:00

Refreshments

11:20

Room Acoustic Comfort - good practice in measurement and design
 

Shane Cryer - Ecophon

11:50

When sound insulation tests fail -- what are the typical building defects responsible
 

Blake Lucas - Acoustic Consultants Ltd

12:20

Approved Document O - measured noise levels and consideration to wellbeing
 

James Healey - Peninsular Acoustics Ltd

12:50

Panel Discussion - All speakers

13:00

Lunch

14:00

Practical 1 - checking a sound source for stability and directivity

14:30

Practical 2 - good practice in reverberation time measurements

15:00

Refreshments

15:15

Practical 3 - locating sound leaks in buildings using acoustic cameras

15:45

Practical 4 - TBD

16:15

Wrap up and closing remarks

 
NOTE:
Delegates are encouraged to bring along their own sound level meter to use in the
afternoon practical exercises 
 
TRAVEL
For those who are using pubilc transport, High Wycombe can be reached by bus and train.
 
Local Taxi Services:
A1 Taxi Services 01628 851 466/ Royal Cars 01494 513 513/ UKCars 01964 462 000
 
Parking
The nearest public car park is in Fennells Road, HP11 1SR, this is a 5min walk from The Hub. 
Please do not park in Tannery Road Industrial Estate, including Aldi, Halfords and B&Q as these are limited to1.1/2 hours stay and you may be fined. 

 

EXTRA INFORMATION

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are payable in full. In most cases it will be possible to transfer your registration to another person. If you book to attend in person and switch to online you will not be eligible for a refund.
IOA EARLY CAREER GROUP
This rate applies to any member who is 35 or under, or in the first 5 years of their careers.
CATERING – DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
The registration form allows you to choose Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free diets, if you have any other requirements please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk
HEARING ASSISTANCE: please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk for information
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk for information
ACCESSIBILITY: The IOA are committed to accessibility, please outline your needs so that we can support you. please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO: Please note that photographs and/or video may be used for Institute of Acoustics publicity/marketing.
SPEAKERS: please note that some presentations may be recorded and placed on the IOA YouTube account.
COPYRIGHT. Papers that have been published in the IOA proceedings may be used by the authors for secondary purposes and published elsewhere. The source of the article has to be acknowledged and a link - if available, to the DOI of the article.
DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of IOA or any other organisation. IOA makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.

 

When
27 February 2024
Event Fee(s)
Event Fee(s)
Members £50.00
Registered Sound Insulation Testers (SITMA, UKAS, ANC) £50.00
Early Careers Group £30.00
Students (in full time education) £30.00
Senior /Retired Members £30.00
Research Members £30.00
Non Members £125.00
Catering
Vegetarian £0.00
Vegan £0.00
Gluten Free £0.00
Event Fee(s)
Members £50.00
Registered Sound Insulation Testers (SITMA, UKAS, ANC) £50.00
Early Careers Group £30.00
Students (in full time education) £30.00
Senior /Retired Members £30.00
Research Members £30.00
Non Members £125.00
Catering
Vegetarian £0.00
Vegan £0.00
Gluten Free £0.00