Designing the quiet site: a proposed method for modelling, analyzing and mitigating noise harm from construction activities

Abstract: Noise emission is a problem on construction sites, affecting the health and productivity of on-site workers and the well-being of nearby residents. The paper proposes a method to model, assess and reduce noise impact. The method includes determining noise goals, assembling input data, scheduling with integrated noise data, simulating peak noise days, and implementing mitigation solutions such as sound barriers, electric equipment and vegetation. The method was validated through a case study using the software platforms Autodesk Revit, ALICE, Fuzor VDC VR, and CadnaA. The study highlights opportunities for integrated information flow between BIM models and construction noise simulation software.