So, what does BS 8233 Planning Noise Surveys – What It Means for Your Building Project. BS 8233:2014 provides practical guidance on noise control in and around buildings, helping designers…

A BS8233 noise assessment is a key requirement for many planning applications involving new residential or mixed‑use developments. When completed correctly, it demonstrates that internal noise levels will meet the…

Many planning applications fail because the submitted BS8233 noise assessment does not fully comply with the required planning conditions. To help clarify the most frequent issues, we’ve written this article…

This article helps to explain BS8233 Internal Noise Level Criteria & Acoustic Design Guidance. BS8233:2014 provides essential guidance on internal noise level criteria, façade design, glazing performance and ventilation strategies…

So what is the most common causes of air test failures in commercial buildings? Air tightness testing is a mandatory requirement for most new commercial buildings under Approved Document L…

Practical checklist on how to prepare a commercial building for an air tightness test for UK businesses Preparing a commercial building for an air tightness test is essential if you…

Commercial Air Tightness Testing Requirements for UK Businesses (Legal obligations, Part L, and when testing is mandatory) Commercial air tightness testing is a legal requirement for most new commercial buildings…

So, what Causes Sound Test Failures in Flats? here are the top issues we see in London and the South East. Sound test failures in London flats are extremely common…

Clients often ask ‘What Types of Sound Insulation Testing is Needed on Flats’? Sound insulation testing is a mandatory requirement for all new‑build and conversion flats under Approved Document E…

Finding Air Leakage Paths in Buildings Using Blower Doors, Thermal Imaging & Smoke Tracing. Uncontrolled air leakage is one of the biggest contributors to heat loss in older commercial buildings.…

For High‑Capacity Air Tightness Testing for Buildings Over 10,000 m² – APT Sound Testing Leads the Way In today’s construction landscape, airtightness is a critical performance requirement. As buildings become…

So, Why Thermal Imaging is a Cost‑Effective Tool for Data Centres. Data centres operate in an environment where reliability is everything. With high‑density electrical infrastructure, continuous load, and mission‑critical uptime…

So, how Thermal Imaging Helps Data Centers Meet Insurance and Compliance Requirements? Data centres operate in one of the most demanding technical environments on the planet. With high‑density electrical infrastructure,…

Electrical thermography has become a core part of preventative maintenance in modern data centres. By detecting hotspots, loose connections, overloaded circuits, and failing components, thermal imaging helps prevent outages and…

There are literally hundreds of potential Electrical hotspots in Data centres, to try and help client identify these areas we have written the following article highlighting the most common electrical…

The importance  of Thermal Imaging for UPS System Reliability in Data Centres cannot be overstaded. The UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is the beating heart of every data centre. It provides…

There are many reasons why Thermal imaging is essential for modern data centers In today’s digital‑first world, data centres have become the backbone of almost every business operation. As organisations…

So, what is leaseholder sound testing to floors and why is it required? Changing a leasehold flat’s floor finish from carpet to a hard surface, such as engineered wood or…

Unlock your property’s true energy-saving potential with a professional Thermographic Survey/Thermal Imaging Survey. Whether you want to cut bills, increase home comfort, or meet modern energy standards, a thermal imaging…

Introduction In an era where energy efficiency has become a critical focus for both households and businesses, understanding how to effectively manage heating and cooling costs is imperative. One of…

For us to get the most accurate results from a thermal imaging survey for our clients, we need to consider several environmental factors, as good environmental conditions are required for…

Introduction Thermal imaging surveys are becoming increasingly recognised as an effective methodology for enhancing health and safety in large commercial buildings. These surveys utilise specialised cameras that detect infrared radiation…

Why Choose APT for your Thermal Imaging Survey? For starters, we have extensive experience in infrared inspections across various sectors, including engineering, construction, maintenance, and management. Our services span the…

The importance of Automatic Opening Ventilation (AOV) in high-rise developments one of the most important parts of the building fire safety strategy. It’s important that smoke shafts are sufficiently airtight…