Standards, regulation and best practice

Standards, regulation and best practice

Consultants in Acoustics and Vibration

We are expanding our Surrey offices and are considering applicants including graduate and year-out placements roles. This is an opportunity to be involved in some extraordinary projects.

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

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
31 July 2025
Plans to protect music venues from new build noise complaints

The Department for Business and Trade have announced they plan to introduce the ‘Agent of Change’ principle into national planning and licensing policy

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 July 2025
Standardised monitoring of wind farm impacts proposed for underwater noise

A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 July 2025
Consultation: Noise standard for tumble dryers

A consultation is underway by the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on ecodesign standards for tumble dryers which includes noise ratings.

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
04 July 2025
Onshore wind turbine strategy pledges to update noise assessment guidance

An Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy has been published today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Jack Harvie-Clark
Jack Harvie-Clark
30 June 2025
Evolution from ProPG to BS 8233 proposals

There has been much debate over whether the proposed updates to BS 8233 are progressive or regressive.

Nicky Rogers
Nicky Rogers
02 June 2025
May-June '25 Bulletin for IOA Members

The dramatic cover for the May/June 2025 issue of Acoustics Bulletin signifies a major IOA milestone as it displays the armorial bearings recently granted to the Institute by the College of Arms

Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement

Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement

Next start date: 01 October 2025

Certificate of Competence in Building Acoustics Measurement

Certificate of Competence in Building Acoustics Measurement

Next start date: 01 August 2025

Certificate Course in the Management of Occupational Exposure to Hand Arm Vibration

Certificate Course in the Management of Occupational Exposure to Hand Arm Vibration

Next start date: 01 August 2025

Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

Certificate of Competence in Workplace Noise Risk Assessment

Next start date: 26 September 2025