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 …
Building better environments
We keep an eye on issues around the world that affect people and property in the built environment.
Finding Some Tranquility in an Increasingly Noisy World
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 …
Noise Monitoring and Concerts
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 …
Sonitus Systems’ Paul McDonald appears on Newstalk
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 …
If the birds are struggling to communicate and the mussels are stressed, how is noise affecting us?
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 …
Mid-year check in from the team at Sonitus Systems
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 …
Sonitus Systems’ Paul McDonald on iPropertyRadio
Paul McDonald of Sonitus Systems recently appeared on iPropertyRadio to discuss Smart Cities. Paul McDonald of Sonitus Systems recently appeared on iPropertyRadio to discuss Smart Cities. You can listen to the Podcast at the link below https://anchor.fm/sonitus-systems/episodes/Paul-McDonald-of-Sonitus-Systems-in-iPropertyRadio-e404se