Three years ago, we looked at the first steps any facility owner should take when they have a noise issue, but there’s no denying that the landscape of sound attenuation has changed in that time. Are the steps the same, or are there new rules to follow? Facility noise problems can take various forms and …
Regulatory ordinances for exterior noise emissions are generally established separately at the Federal, State, County, and Municipal levels. All of which can vary regarding permissible levels, measurement standards, and source application. Though it can be challenging to establish a noise ordinance that can act as a “catch-all” for every possible circumstance, the objective is a …
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It’s easy to look at noise mitigation components in isolation. A silencer, an acoustic plenum or roof screens could all be regarded as a standalone solution to a sound emission problem. In some cases, they are. But mostly they’re critical parts of a wider noise control system. That’s especially true of roof screens, which are …
Combined heat and power (CHP) systems have long been utilized in manufacturing and institutional settings to provide a reliable, energy-efficient—and thus more environmentally-friendly—source of power for a facility. That includes both new-build and retrofit applications. Now, a growing number of educational, commercial and even residential complexes are turning to cogeneration systems to meet their needs …
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As the densification of urban areas continues and North American cities grow skyward with the construction of ever-taller condominium towers, noise control is becoming an increasing concern. Sound emissions are especially problematic in settings where large towers abut low-rise residential units—which are often impacted by their soaring neighbours in various ways, including unwanted mechanical sound …
A Parklane case study: Mitigating VRF noise at a high-rise condo Read More »
As the largest health care facility in Hamilton, Ont., the McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) is a 365-bed hospital that services hundreds of thousands of residents in the far west end of the Greater Toronto Area. Its adult outpatient, women’s health and pediatric care units form a vital component of the local acute care and …
A Parklane Case Study: Mitigating noise challenges at MUMC Read More »
Whenever a commercial or community building is situated close to a residential area, unwanted mechanical noise can pose a major challenge. While rooftop HVAC units are essential to facility heating and cooling, their noise emissions often reach nuisance levels, putting the building out of compliance with local regulatory limits and exposing the property owner to …
A Parklane Case Study: Proactive noise control solutions for a place of worship Read More »
We live in a data hungry world and our appetite is increasing by the day. The demand for faster and more reliable data processing is growing exponentially and shows no signs of abating. Everything from cloud computing and mobile data traffic to artificial intelligence, the so-called Internet of Things—where our cars, fridges and smart watches …
Data center demand is growing—and so are their mechanical noise challenges Read More »
This past year is one that we won’t soon forget. From sector-wide business disruptions to widespread social and health challenges, virtually every facet of our economy and society has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Here at Parklane, we’ve been fortunate to not only weather the COVID-19 storm and maintain full operational capacity, but to …
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, our priority here at Parklane has been ensuring the health and safety of our clients, team and the many partners and stakeholders with whom we work on a daily basis. We have continued to safely keep our workplace fully operational throughout this coronavirus pandemic due to the focus and hard work …
Update: Parklane’s COVID-19 business continuity strategy Read More »