Noise Policy

Acoustics 2023: Martin McVay - Noise and Soundscape Policy Developments in Wales

Wales: Air Source Heat Pumps and Permitted Development

The Welsh Government have published research examining air source heat pump noise (ASHP) and permitted development rights (PDR) in Wales. In announcing the publication Minister for Climate Change...

Scotland: Views sought on noise from medical delivery drones

Trials are underway in Scotland exploring how a drone network can be introduced, that would help ensure the efficient delivery of blood products, medicines, lab tests and medical supplies...

Wales: Design Guide for Renewable Energy published

The guide to Designing for Renewable Energy in Wales is now available, following a consultation

Government response to House of Lords report on noise

The response of the Government to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report investigating noise and human health is now available.

Wales: New powers on noise and soundscape

This week the Senedd passed the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill, giving the Welsh Government powers to make policies to manage noise

Amsterdam airport backtracks on plan to reduce noise

The Dutch government has abandoned, for now, plans to reduce the impact of aircraft noise on residents around Amsterdam's Schipol airport.

Pride in London 2023 with InterEngineering on 1 July 2023 · 11am - 2pm BST

Are you ready to march on the streets of London on 1 July 2023 with InterEngineering? Let's champion change together and let our voices be heard.

IOA Strategy Day 2019

On Tuesday 5th February, 2019, the IOA ran a full strategy day at the Jurys Inn in Milton Keynes. 

The role of noise and vibration engineering in a sustainable economy

Living sustainably involves meeting the needs in the present without compromising the needs of the future.