For Daniels Contractors, who were taken on by Severn Trent to undertake works in Worcester High Street, they knew that being quiet was absolutely essential, and decided to employ Echo Barrier to ensure that they met this criteria.
The team had spotted Echo Barriers in action at the Highways Authority and Utilities Committee, and knew that with their easy to install and transport properties, they would be perfect for trial for the first time on the Worcester High Street.
H2 barriers were installed either side of the excavation, which was 3-4 metres deep, covering the site and keeping in both noise and dust. The barriers were hung easily to heras fencing and made the site aesthetically pleasing to the general public.
For John Larvin, site supervisor, his opinion of the barriers is unequivocal: “The installation system is simple, quick and lightweight easy for one person to handle. Also there is the ability for corporate branding, which along with the existing “Echo H2 Noise Control System” already being emblazoned, it demonstrates that we are forward thinking and trying to be environmentally aware.”
By far the biggest plus point is how neat and tidy the site looks. They are so unobtrusive and the public hardly notice the works. For sensitive areas such as Town Centres, Hospitals, Offices, Doctors, Dentists and Night work there is clearly a benefit.”
Fraser Hadlow from Echo Barrier added: “We were delighted to offer Daniel the chance of a free trial as they were impressed when we demonstrated the barriers at HAUC, and they were so impressed with the results they used them at another site which required overnight working, and John has kindly recommended use of the barriers to the Daniel procurement team for ongoing use going forward.”
Echo Barrier systems make noise management simple, fast and highly effective. Barriers are flexible, provide exceptional acoustic performance, are easy to store, transport and fit. They were recently recognised by the Institute of Acoustics and Noise Abatement Society at their annual awards.