NDV Monitoring Service


Our NDV Monitoring Service plays an essential role in sustainable construction practices. We have access to environmental monitoring technology allowing our specialist team to design, specify, install and carry out monitoring schemes for a range of projects.



Why is NDV monitoring important for construction and demolition projects?


Mitigating the impact of noise, dust and vibration on the local environment is an essential consideration during the early stages of a project to ensure formal actions are outlined within construction management plans. Noise Dust Vibration Monitoring ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and legal criteria. Environmental Monitoring is recommended for demolition, excavations, and pile driving construction activities to comply to Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 and BS 5228 “Code of practice for noise and vibration control”.


From writing a Section 61 application to delivering accurate and reliable Noise, Dust and Vibration (NDV) data. We can support you throughout a project’s life cycle

Mitigating the impact of noise, dust and vibration on the local environment must be considered during the early stages of a construction project to ensure formal actions are outlined within construction plans.

A Section 61 application is a request made under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 in the United Kingdom which enables contractors or developers to seek prior consent from local authorities on measures to control the environmental impact caused by construction or demolition works. Section 61 applications address the noise, dust and vibration caused by construction activities as they can cause disruption, impact the air quality and cause structural damage to nearby buildings.

Local authorities in England and Wales can issue notices under Section 60 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to regulate the noise and vibration created from construction sites. Non-compliance with a Section 60 Notice under COPA or an abatement notice for statutory nuisance under the EPA can lead to legal action.

We have a dedicated team that can support you with completing a Section 61 application and provide monitoring services to ensure your site remains compliant throughout a project. In addition to this, we also have access to 3 in 1 environmental monitoring technology that collects real-time data, instantly accessible on a user-friendly cloud-based platform. The monitoring devices also contain a built-in buffer for data storage, to ensure data collection is guaranteed in the event of network failure or a power outage.

Supporting you through the lifecycle of a project, to mitigate the risk of site closures, reputational damage and safeguards against future claims and litigation.

The effect of of Noise, Dust and Vibration on the local environment

Noise from construction activities can disrupt nearby residents, businesses, or sensitive environments. Section 61 applications can address this by proposing mitigation measures, outlining working hours and creating noise monitoring plans which contain details on how noise levels will be monitored, the thresholds, and corrective actions if limits are breached.

Dust released by construction and demolition activities may impact air quality in the local area, affecting the health of residents. Section 61 applications ensure dust suppression measures are implemented and monitored to confirm allowable thresholds aren’t exceeded.

Vibration from activities such as piling or demolition can have adverse effects on nearby buildings and residents which could result in structural damage or cause discomfort. A Section 61 Application acts as a risk assessment evaluating the impact of vibration and outlining methods to mitigate vibration intensity and how this will be monitored to ensure compliance with acceptable vibration levels.

Why Survey Solutions for NDV monitoring?

  • Fast Installation Time: Surveyors can arrive on site within 48 hours of accepting a quote.
  • Air Quality Monitoring Data Capture: Includes Particulate matter: PM1, PM2.5, PM10 & VOC, NOX and C02.
  • Online Data: 24/7 access to project monitoring data and trigger-based notifications.
  • Single Supplier Solution: Avoid the risk of data inaccuracy from using three different platforms to measure noise, dust, and vibration.

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