General Vibration Monitoring

We have more than 15 years experience of the evaluation of vibration from industry, construction and transport working for the public and private sector.Vibration monitoring may be required where there is a source of significant vibration in built up areas. The occupants of nearby buildings will react to vibration and complaints need to be carefully handled. Enforcement action can, however, usually be avoided by an agreed programme of monitoring and mitigation.

Glenside Environmental Consultants can assist by providing consulting services in undertaking the following vibration assessments:

Vibration Surveys

Surveys and Reports for inclusion in EIS

Vibration Control

Whole body and hand arm vibration assessments

Ground borne vibration

Short and long term monitoring

Building damage

Demolition

Human comfort

 

Construction Vibration

Glenside Environmental is one of the leading companies in the supply of noise, vibration and air quality monitoring equipment to the construction and extractive industry in Ireland. Glenside Environmental has advised clients throughout Ireland in the fields of construction noise, vibration, and environmental assessment. We also offer extensive assessments of air quality, dust and related site emissions.


We have a noise and vibration capability that includes:

  • Expert measurement of noise and vibration using modern data logging instrumentation.
  • Measurement of sound insulation properties of buildings (floors and walls). We can provide measurement of Airborne Sound Insulation and Impact Sound Insulation testing of walls and floors in accordance with Part E of the Irish Building Regulations and International Standards
  • Once-off monitoring surveys
  • Long-term monitoring stations for noise and vibration
  • Predictive techniques for construction noise and vibration
  • Unattended noise and vibration set-ups
  • Guidance on interpretation and application of standards
  • Competitive rates

We have provided these services to road construction schemes, inner city construction and demolition projects and to planners and consulting engineers.

Glenside has an in-depth understanding of current legislation and practices necessary to establish acceptable noise and vibration levels. Advice on measures needed to achieve compliance with guideline noise limits includes technical and commercial aspects both at the planning stages and for resolving existing problems.

Our personnel have a wide range of experience monitoring and assessing noise & vibration sources including industrial, commercial and residential developments, road schemes and other major infrastructure projects. We then work closely with all parties to produce cost effective noise management solutions as appropriate. Glenside Environmental Services specialises in providing an individually tailored consultancy service covering the construction sector and all aspects of environmental monitoring including construction and demolition noise and vibration, building acoustics, and environmental noise control.