Echo Barrier has supplied the H2 Series noise reduction barriers to provide a solution to construction noise on the site and reduce disruption to local residents, businesses and tourists.
The barriers have proved such a success that it has prompted the World Trade Centre project team to request Oliveira Contracting to continue using the product going forwards throughout the continued development of the site.
Peter Wilson, Technical Director of Echo Barrier said: “We are pleased to have launched the use of Echo Barrier in the United States with a project that is so important to New York City, the United States and the world. Construction-related noise pollution has certainly proven to be a detrimental health concern as well as adversely affecting working environments and project management. Echo Barrier is committed to its ongoing efforts to provide the most effective and efficient solutions to address as many of these challenges as possible.” Barriers have been erected across the site including around the underpass where a significant difference has been noticed by users.
The Echo Barriers provide a sound mitigation system that absorbs noise. They are completely safe to handle and feature night reflectors for after dark working. The Echo Barriers have a rugged PVC exterior and are completely weather resistant. They are lightweight and easy to handle (13 lbs) therefore taking limited manpower and time to install and making them easy to move around a site wherever attenuation is required. Echo barriers not only offer a reduction in noise from loud work sites, but they can reduce the amount of dust and debris escaping on to the street, and offer a high level of health protection for employees in terms of reducing exposure to a level of noise which can damage the ear.
Barriers can also be designed to include the logo and branding of the company using them. Echo Barriers are available for both hire and purchase and once installed provide an immediate solution to excessive noise. They were recently recognised by the Institute of Acoustics and Noise Abatement Society at their annual awards. For more information about echo barrier visit www.echobarrier.co.uk
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