St Pancras International Station
Southdowns was initially appointed by the contractor to provide specialist input to the Section 61 consent process set-up by the project for Contract 105 – the refurbishment of the Barlow Shed and the construction of the new station extension. Extensive construction noise calculations were undertaken for construction works split into 6 monthly blocks taking into […]
Bracknell Town Centre Masterplan
Southdowns was instructed on behalf of Bracknell Forest Borough Council to undertake a noise impact assessment of proposals for the redevelopment of Bracknell Town Centre. This major re-development proposal comprised the transformation and expansion of existing shopping facilities; demolition and replacement of buildings; new integrated retail outlets; 950 no. new residential dwellings; new business space, […]
Kingsway International Christian Church
Southdowns undertook a noise and vibration impact assessment for a proposed development for the Kingsway International Christian Church (KICC) in Havering. The development comprised a large 8000 seater auditorium facility for both congregation and entertainment purposes. Road traffic noise impacts were assessed in detail along with potential worse case noise levels during the use of […]
Trafalgar Way, Mixed Use Development, Docklands
The proposed development will be sited on land surrounded by a complex mix of noise sources including light rail, a major trunk road and associated slip roads and interchanges, City Airport traffic and atypical road traffic associated with local commercial premises. To demonstrate that the site was suitable for residential development, detailed noise modelling was […]
Preston City Centre Re-Development
This major redevelopment scheme is intended to regenerate the city centre of Preston by re-locating its infamous bus station complex to an alternative site, and providing major retail, commercial, residential and leisure facilities within the released development area. The development will introduce desperately needed facilities into an area of the city centre which has suffered […]
Somerfield / Texaco Forecourt Equipment & Shops
Southdowns were retained as acoustic consultants to the project team responsible for planning and delivering refurbishment to Somerfield / Texaco petrol filling station plant and equipment across the country. The project involved a nationwide rollout of new equipment, forecourt equipment including jet wash, car wash and air tower facilities at petrol filling stations along with […]
Kensington Row – Baseline Particulate Monitoring, Dust Risk Assessment, Demolition & Construction Monitoring
Southdowns was commissioned to provide pre-commencement consultancy for a prestigious £200 million+ multi-phased residential development of apartments, penthouses, private cinema, swimming pool, sauna and spa development. A baseline particulate survey was conducted to inform the dust risk assessments. Airborne particulate monitoring during the demolition and construction phases. A web enabled system was deployed to meet […]
Glaxo Smith Kline – Dust Monitoring
Southdowns was commissioned by PM Group to undertake continuous unattended noise, vibration and dust monitoring during the construction of a new Augmentin Bulk Sterile facility at GlaxoSmithKline’s pharmaceutical manufacturing premise in Worthing, West Sussex. The new facility will be used to produce the Augmentin antibiotic medicine. The construction of the facility is being built over […]
St George’s Park Retirement Village, Ditching Common, West Sussex
Sound Insulation Design and Testing This major complex comprised the construction and development of 74 new retirement flats, along with a range of on-site facilities including restaurant, bar, gym and retail. Southdowns’ was appointed by the main contractor prior to commencement of works to provide detailed acoustic design advice to ensure that the acoustic performance […]