Shaping the Future of BS8233

Shaping the Future of BS8233 – One‑Day Collaborative Workshop

The Building Acoustics Group of the Institute of Acoustics invites acoustics professionals, researchers, and practitioners to join a one‑day interactive workshop dedicated to shaping the future direction of BS8233. With the Draft for Public Consultation anticipated this June, this event offers a timely opportunity for the community to come together, examine emerging proposals, and contribute to the evolution of one of the sector’s most influential standards.

About the Workshop

This collaborative event will bring together specialists from across the acoustics community to explore key areas of building acoustics and discuss potential methodologies, refinements, and innovations. Alongside themed presentations, the day will also feature facilitated discussion workshops, giving attendees the opportunity to debate ideas, share experiences, and shape collective recommendations for the future of BS8233.

Focus Areas

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with three core themes central to the upcoming revision:

1. Acoustic Design for Residential Developments
2. Sound Insulation Within Non‑Domestic Buildings
3. Sound Absorption in Non‑Domestic Buildings

These sessions will include presentations offering case studies, methodological alternatives, research insights, and practical reflections relevant to the draft standard.

Programme 

The Venue

The meeting is taking place in Passmore Centre 

The room is located on the first floor, accessibility via stairs.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let Sheema know.

Travel

Please be aware that planned strike action on the London Underground may affect travel on the day of the event. Attendees are advised to plan their journey in advance, allow extra travel time, and consider alternative transport where possible

More information can be found on the TfL website - https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes

The conference centre does not have onsite parking.

Train

Elephant & Castle – 6 minute walk

Southwark - 8 minute walk 

Lamberth North– 10 minute walk

Borough Station – 11 minute walk

Registration 

Terms and Conditions 

Payment of Registration Fees

Full payment must be made by credit/debit card at the time of registering. Cards accepted are VISA, Visa Debit and MasterCard we can’t accept American Express or Maestro.

On receipt of your registration, a confirmation email and receipt will be sent automatically. If you have not received this within 5 working days of registering, please contact the Conference Organisers by emailing sheema.ali@ioa.org.uk 

Cancellation Terms

Cancellations are non refundable 

REGISTRATION

The registration desk will be located on the first floor of Passmore Centre

BADGES

For security, please wear your names badge at all times. Your badge can be collected at the registration desk on arrival.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

Certificates of Attendance will emailed to delegates after the event. Please allow up to 14 working days 

WI-FI

There will be complimentary Wi-fi available at the venue.

PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING & MOBILE PHONES

Please note that all photography and filming is prohibited in any of the conference sessions.

Mobile phones should be placed on ‘silent’ during the conference sessions.

There will be a conference photographer taking pictures during the conference.

CATERING – DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

If you have any other requirements please email sheema.ali@ioa.org.uk

HEARING ASSISTANCE: please email sheema.ali@ioa.org.uk for information

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: please email sheema.ali@ioa.org.uk for information

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.

INSURANCE

Institute of Acoustics cannot accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to delegates, either during, or as a result of the conference. Please check you own personal insurance before travelling.