While the main event may now be over, bangers and bonfires are likely to take a few days to fully fizzle out. While the main event may now be over, bangers and bonfires are likely to take a few days to fully fizzle out. Interestingly, …
Building better environments
We keep an eye on issues around the world that affect people and property in the built environment.
According to latest reports, parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Latest reports suggest that parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and …
According to a recent article in the Irish Examiner, almost 4,000 complaints have been lodged over noise from Dublin Airport in the first half of 2019. According to a recent article in the Irish Examiner, almost 4,000 complaints have been lodged over noise from Dublin …
Noise is one of the most pervasive and underestimated hazards in the modern workplace. Noise is one of the most pervasive and underestimated hazards in the modern workplace. As the impact of noise is somewhat subjective, its effect on people varies hugely. While there are …
The world is growing increasingly noisy and action is needed for people to protect their hearing. The world is growing increasingly noisy and action is needed for people to protect their hearing. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) road traffic is the biggest cause …
If you are attending concerts in Ireland (or anywhere), it is advised that you wear some sort of hearing protection due to the high sound levels usually above 85 decibels at a concert. If you are attending concerts in Ireland (or anywhere), it is advised …
Paul McDonald of Sonitus Systems recently appeared on Jess Kelly’s Tech Talk show on Newstalk to discuss noise and the challenges it poses. Paul McDonald of Sonitus Systems recently appeared on Jess Kelly’s Tech Talk show on Newstalk to discuss noise and the challenges it …
Latest research from Queen’s University shows that man-made sounds mask signals between birds, hampering their ability to communicate with each other through song. Latest research from Queen’s University shows that man-made sounds mask signals between birds, hampering their ability to communicate with each other through …
A €14m rollercoaster for Tayto Park has been refused due to the noise implications and impact on four local residents. According to the journal.ie a €14m rollercoaster for Tayto Park has been refused due to the noise implications and impact on four local residents. The …
It has been a particularly busy time for our growing team here at Sonitus Systems… Firstly, can you believe that we are almost mid-way through the year? It has been a particularly busy time for our growing team here at Sonitus Systems, including a move …