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Recent articles

Reverberation Time Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

What reverberation time is, how it is measured, why it affects speech clarity and comfort, and what the standards require for different building types.

EMC Acoustics Editorial Team

BS 4142 Noise Assessment: What It Is and When You Need One

The standard used by Local Planning Authorities to assess industrial and commercial noise impact

EMC Acoustics Team

February 17, 2025

BREEAM HEA 05 Acoustic Performance Explained

BREEAM HEA 05 assesses acoustic performance across sound insulation, noise levels and reverberation. The criteria and evidence required differ by building type.

EMC Acoustics Team

Part E of the Building Regulations Explained: How to Safeguard Your Project from Sound Test Failures

A failed pre-completion sound test can stall handovers and drain project margins. Discover what Part E demands, how to avoid invisible flanking transmission paths, and how to choose the right compliance route for your residential development.

EMC Acoustics Team

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