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Industrial Vibration

Industrial Vibration

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 07 December 2025

Senior Acoustics Consultant

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.

Level: Mid Senior Level
Location: Manchester
Salary: 15000

Senior and Junior Acoustic Consultants

As our Acoustics team continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate individuals to help deliver transformative infrastructure and renewable energy projects nationwide.

Level: Various
Salary: Undisclosed

A comparison of ASHP assessment methods

by Nicola Steadman

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Assessment and Rating of Wind Turbine Noise Guidance – Explaining the Proposed Updates to ETSU-R-97

6 August 2025 Southern Branch Meeting: 'Assessment and Rating of Wind Turbine Noise Guidance – Explaining the Proposed Updates to ETSU-R-97.'

Kapil Thirwani
Kapil Thirwani
28 July 2025
The 'IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control' 2025/26 - available via Distance Learning for International Students

The pandemic left bitter and sour notes in everyone’s lives at different levels. The learnings have made radical changes in the way people lead their lifestyles at home and at work.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
07 July 2025
Consultation: Assessment and rating of wind turbine noise guidance

Views are now being sought on an update to guidance on the assessment and rating of onshore wind turbines.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
21 February 2025
New network set to focus on reducing noise

A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
05 February 2025
Measures to curb underwater noise announced

The Government have announced that plans to accelerate the development of offshore wind power will be accompanied by measures to reduce harmful underwater noise.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 January 2025
Government seeking views on Infrastructure planning reform

The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.

Richard Watson BEng (Hons) CEng MIOA MAES MIEEE
Richard Watson BEng (Hons) CEng MIOA MAES MIEEE
05 August 2024
4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024

The long-awaited 4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024.