Construction Dust Monitoring

Do you require Construction Dust Monitoring in support of a planning application or to address the requirements of a condition? If so, we can help achieve compliance. Take a look through our specialist Construction Dust Monitoring services to find out more.

Why is Construction Dust Monitoring required?

Constructing buildings, roads and other infrastructure can have a substantial, temporary impact on local air quality.  The most common impacts are increased particulate matter concentrations and dust soiling.  Depending on the risk of dust effects occurring, monitoring may need to be carried out during both demolition and construction activities to ensure that the applied mitigation measures are effective in controlling dust emissions, and that there are no significant impacts on the surrounding environment.

The purpose of the monitoring will be to ensure that the mitigation measures are effective and to flag up incidents where additional measures, or temporary cessation of works, is necessary. Such monitoring also provides an important body of evidence on the actual impact of site emissions during any reporting of complaints. Such evidence is likely to beneficial to both the local authority and the contractor. In other cases, where the construction site is large, the duration of the works is long, and there are a substantial number of sensitive receptors in close proximity to the site, it may prove necessary to demonstrate that emissions do not contribute to exceedances of the air quality objectives.

Construction Dust Monitoring Services

Redmore Environmental’s specialist nature guarantees our dedicated team can work with you to produce the most appropriate air quality solution for your site. We have a range of passive and continuous monitors including, MCerts accredited particulate matter (PM_2.5 and PM₁₀) sensors which allow real-time dust monitoring and alerting on triggers via email or SMS message. Our services include:

• Construction Dust Monitoring.
• Particulate Matter Concentration Monitoring.
• Dust Management Plans.
• Construction Environmental Management Plans.
• Air Quality and Dust Management Plans.
• Dust Risk Assessments.

We work with our Clients to provide air quality monitoring solutions to compliment projects of any size and scope, whether this be in the short or long term in accordance with the relevant industry guidance, including:

• Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) guidance ‘Air Quality Monitoring in the Vicinity of Demolition and Construction Sites.’
• IAQM ‘Guidance on the Assessment of Dust from Demolition and Construction’.
• Environment Agency (EA) guidance ‘M17 monitoring of particulate matter in ambient air around waste facilities.’
• Greater London Authority ‘Control of Dust and Emissions Supplementary Planning Guidance’.

Construction Dust Monitoring in London

The success of your project could be aided by Redmore Environmental’s 20 years of experience undertaking Construction Dust Monitoring throughout London. You will gain advice on planning applications and discharging conditions to addressing consultation responses and public comments. We have undertaken Construction Dust Monitoring throughout London for residential and educational schemes, as well as industrial and commercial facilities.

Across London, we have been involved in a number of exciting projects in recent years. These include:

• Broadwater Road, London – Construction Dust Monitoring undertaken in support of an educational facility at Broadwater Primary School, London. The London Borough of Wandsworth requested monitoring to be completed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the emission control measures during the groundworks and construction phases of the scheme. Monitoring completed using an Earthsense Zephyr sampler and results provided via monthly summary reports for submission to the Local Authority.
• Mitcham Road, Tooting – Construction Dust Monitoring for the demolition of the existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide 21 residential units, a ground floor commercial unit, cycle parking and amenity space. Included a 3-month baseline survey using an AQMesh automatic monitor, as well as continuing surveys throughout construction to ensure particulate matter concentrations did not exceed the relevant criteria. Consultation was also undertaken with the environmental health department at the London Borough of Wandsworth in order to agree the proposed monitoring strategy.
• Thrale Road, Tooting – Construction Air Quality Monitoring including completion of a 1-month baseline survey using an AQMesh Automatic monitor. The London Borough of Wandsworth requested that monitoring be undertaken in order to determine levels of particulate matter during the construction phase of the scheme. No exceedences of the relevant trigger level were recorded during the monitoring period.

Additional Services

We also have expertise in the following areas:

• Bioaerosol Risk Assessments.
• Ambient Air Quality Monitoring.
• BREEAM Indoor Air Quality Assessments.
• Indoor air quality testing.
• Indoor Air Quality Assessments.
• Kitchen Odour Assessments.
• Ecological and Ammonia Assessments.
• Local Air Quality Management reports.
• Air Quality Constraints and Screening Opinions.
• Dust and Odour Management Plans.
• Expert Witness.
• Air Quality Risk Assessment.
• Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) reporting and Detailed Assessments.
• Emissions inventories.
• Air quality screening studies.
• D1 Stack Height Assessments.
• Complaint investigation.
• Dust and Odour Management Plans.
• Expert witness.

Our consultants have many years’ experience supporting a wide variety of schemes, both throughout the UK and internationally. We can use this knowledge to identify the most appropriate solution for your project, developing a bespoke Air Quality Assessment to address your site specific needs. This can include dispersion modelling as well as monitoring, with all services delivered by our in-house team. The approach ensures control of the assessment process throughout the project, as well as safeguarding levels of quality assurance.

Contact Us

For further information on how we can assist with your air quality monitoring project or to request a quote or proposal, please call today or contact us online.