Quiet Construction: State-of-the-Art Methods and Mitigation Measures

摘要

Alongside with the economic growth, construction activities to cope with the intense demand for infrastructural developments and housing in Hong Kong are at high time in recent years. However, noise from these activities is often a concern to the local communities and it is necessary to strike a balance between the need for meeting tight construction timeframes and the quest for quieter living environment. Typical ways to control noise from construction activities include applying standards for controlling noise at source; site boundaries; and at the receiver such as a residence. No matter which approach is adopted, the use of quieter construction methods, equipment, and effective noise mitigation measures is essential to, both comply with the control requirements and, to certain extent, meet the rising public expectation. This paper will describe the findings from a review on the available state-of-the-art quieter construction methods, equipment and innovative noise mitigation measures. Assessment and analysis of their applicability to Hong Kong situation will be discussed. This paper will also address the issue on promoting wider adoption of these quieter means and enhancing noise awareness through partnership programmes established with the construction trade.