Noise and Vibration Consulting

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NOISE AND VIBRATION CONSULTING

Environmental noise and vibration from the transportation (road and rail traffic), power generation, industrial/commercial, construction, and land-use planning sectors is a growing concern for all levels of government, resulting from intensified urban development and increased public exposure.

CRA provides a winning combination of expertise, local resources, and a versatile project team that is capable of meeting our client's noise and vibration needs and achieving project goals on time and on budget.  CRA is an ISO 9001:2008 Quality System registered company, and we strive to exceed our client's expectations.

CRA provides Noise and Vibration expertise that will:

• Evaluate existing or future conditions with respect to local compliance criteria or establish in situ project limits
• Measure existing emissions using specialized Type 1 precision acoustic/vibration equipment in accordance with industry standards and procedures
• Model on-site noise emissions and predict off-site noise impacts that are realistic and relative of actual site conditions using the latest computerized modelling software (CADNA)
• Develop mitigation solutions that are practical, innovative, and cost-effective for our clients
• Prepare concise documentation to regulatory permitting and approval standards

 

CRA's noise services are delivered worldwide, and conducted consistent with United States, United Kingdom, and Canadian regulatory guidelines and standards.

CRA's capabilities for noise and vibration services include: 

• Development of noise and vibration controls and phased abatement programs
• Noise abatement engineering studies
• Regulatory permitting
• Land use planning compatibility and proposed development/zoning studies
• Noise modeling
• Peer review and expert testimony
• Public consultation in multi-stakeholder environments

 

CRA has provided noise and vibration consulting services that produces results for our clients in the following sectors:

• Road and rail traffic
• Industrial/commercial noise and vibration
• Construction/heavy equipment noise
• Wind farms
• Power generation
• Land use planning
• Environmental assessments
• Residential noise and vibration impact investigations
• Landfills and wastewater treatment plants
• Indoor workplace noise exposure monitoring