Building Acoustics

Acoustics 2023: Charles-Etienne Lamort - Construction Site Environmental Pollution Management Initiatives & Innovation in Asia

Acoustics 2023: Daniel Lurcock - Refurbishment of the Anechoic Chambes of the University of Southampton

How to Reliably Protect Buildings from Vibration - Central Branch

Sustainability and Acoustics and beyond - The Regenerative Design Revolution

Acoustic Design in Scottish Schools

Support for inclusion of acoustic conditions in updated school premises regulations for Scotland

Scotland: Acoustic design included in consultation on school premises

The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises

Approach to teaching acoustics in schools

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education 23 October 2025 (11:30-12:10)

Project Reverb – Project Update Blog

As we head towards the end of 2024, it’s a good time to reflect on the progress that has been made on Project Reverb, which is the IOA STEM Committee’s project

Consulation Scotland: Passivehaus 2

The Scottish Government are undertaking a second stage consultation on introducing a Scottish equivalent Passivhaus standard through building regulations.

Acoustics in Future Homes and Buildings Standard

Elements of acoustics are acknowledged in the Government response to the 2023 consultation on the Future Homes and Building Standard

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Consulation Scotland: Passivehaus 2

The Scottish Government are undertaking a second stage consultation on introducing a Scottish equivalent Passivhaus standard through building regulations.

Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

Certificate of competence - training for safe and compliant noise management.

Next start date: 21 September 2026

Consultation response: BS 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings

British Standard 8233 Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings provides guidance for the control of noise in and around buildings.

Acoustics 2023: Simon Khan - British Standard BS8233 - Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction in Buildings - a Review

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Sound Absorbers from Natural Sources

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education (10:50-11:20)

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Sound insulation webinar - BS8233

A free webinar from Bsi looking at the Future of BS8233: Key Changes and Industry Perspectives - is being presented on October 20th

BCO Guide to Fit Out 2025 - Overview of updates

London Branch 9th July 2025

Domestic Heat Pumps in the Wild In-Use Noise Data

by Josh Rodell

Air Source Heat Pumps - Attentuation Methods

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges Richard Collman

Domestic Heat Pumps in the Wild In-Use Noise Data

by Josh Rodell

ASHPs, the financial and efficiency cost of the mitigation

Air Source Heat Pumps - Attentuation Methods

London Branch: Air Source Heat Pumps - Acoustic Challenges Richard Collman

Refresher 5: Vibration Fundamentals - Sound Radiation by Vibrating Surfaces

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Sound Absorbers from Natural Sources

Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education (10:50-11:20)

London Branch: 'Acoustics of a Choir Rehearsal Room' 10 July 2024

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

Level: Senior Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

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

Scotland: Acoustic design included in consultation on school premises

The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Acoustic Consultant

Spectrum Acoustic Consultants Ltd is seeking an Acoustic Consultant with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

Level: Mid Senior Level

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2025-2026

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2025

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control 2026-2027

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

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 01 October 2026

Acoustics Lead

The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead

Level: Senior Level
Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working)
Salary: Undisclosed

How can performance data effectively bridge the gap between design and reality?

by Calum Maclean