When acoustic supervision is not carried out, problems may remain hidden until testing, completion, or even after handover. When correcting them can be significantly more disruptive and costly. Remedial works may require demolition, replacement of materials, additional procurement, and re-installation, potentially affecting the project programme and delaying occupancy.
What a post-handover acoustic correction bill includes
LOCATE Test/Investigate
DEMOLITION Remove Existing
PROCURE MATERIAL Additional Cost
REINSTATE Re-Install
VERIFY Retest/Close Out
Acoustic Site Supervision Plays a Critical Role
Acoustic site supervision plays a critical role in ensuring that the project’s acoustic design intent is properly translated into the completed building. It provides ongoing technical oversight during construction, helping to identify potential acoustic issues early, verify that specified materials and systems are installed correctly, and ensure that workmanship meets the required performance standards.
Case Study 1 for One of Our Hotel Project, where Post design Construction supervision was Ignored
AED Million | Three acoustic failures leads to a multi-trade rectification after handover.
Case Study 2 for One of Our Commercial/ Office Building Project, where Post design Construction supervision was Omitted
AED Million | Three acoustic failures leads to a multi-trade rectification after handover.
This significant rectification cost could have been avoided with the appointment of an acoustic supervision consultant at just 2% of the above cost.
Proactive Acoustic Supervision Provides Early Verification and Quality Control
By contrast, proactive acoustic supervision provides early verification and quality control, reducing the likelihood of non-compliance, failed acoustic testing, and post-handover corrective works. The following sections highlight the key risks associated with not providing acoustic supervision and the benefits it brings when implemented throughout the construction process.
Conclusion
Acoustic site supervision is a vital safeguard, not just an administrative step. Omitting oversight during construction frequently results in performance gaps, expensive last-minute fixes, and compromised occupant comfort. Continuous on-site supervision ensures full compliance with design specifications, protects the building’s acoustic integrity, and keeps the project on target
- Design sets the acoustic target.
- Construction supervision protects this target.
- Testing confirms the result.
