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Construction noise, explained

Practical guides on construction noise and vibration for site teams: barriers, BS 5228, Section 61, monitoring and dealing with complaints.

Guide · 11 September 2026

Acoustic barriers for construction sites: how to install temporary noise barriers so they work

Where to put temporary acoustic barriers, how high they need to be, how to fix them to Heras fencing, and the 5 to 10 dB reduction to expect.