The Control of Noise at Work Regulations were introduced to protect the hearing of employees in the workplace, but is it just more red tape?

The ear is an amazing instrument, able to distinguish the most subtle of sounds and also deal with very high sound pressure levels. Inside the ear is a small snail-shaped structure – the Cochlea, which is...

As the industry standard for assessing industrial and commercial sound, to say BS 4142 has a wide reach would be an understatement. With fundamental changes in the approach taken by the standard, it’s worth considering the impact this will have on those who carry out the assessments, those required to review them, and those that need them.

The latest revision to...

This year’s awards have been launched. There are five categories covering;  commercial buildings, education buildings, environmental noise, sound insulation and vibration.

Awards launch 2015

Further details are on the Awards page

Welcome to ANC’s new website. This is still being developed and updated. If you find any broken links or can’t find something please let us know.

Professional Practice Guidance on Planning and Noise (ProPG: Planning & Noise) is being prepared in response to the recent changes in the planning system and requests from practitioners for additional technical guidance on the management of noise within the planning system.

This initiative is being overseen by a steering group consisting of representatives of the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC),...