The Association of Noise Consultants has published a book entitled ‘Environmental Noise Measurement Guide’. Patrick Williams from Southdowns has contributed to the content as part of the ANC working group. This book provides practical guidance to those involved in the measurement and analysis of environmental noise. Areas which are covered include the preparation, execution and reporting of site survey work, and some road signs through the maze of guidance and policy applicable to this work. There is a great variety of situations in which environmental noise needs to be measured and assessed, some of which benefit from specific guidance, but many require ‘case by case’ consideration. This book seeks to assist the reader in adopting a considered and logical approach to fields as diverse as musical entertainment, wind turbines and motorsport.