Nov 3 2014
Echo Barrier USA announced that its acoustic barriers provided a solution to construction noise at the World Trade Center (WTC) development site in New York City.
The barriers were first called for by the WTC project team to reduce disruption to passersby caused by construction noise. When they were installed at the site, the noise level was immediately reduced. Peter Wilson, Technical Director of Echo Barrier noted, "The same day the barriers were set up, three policemen walking through the area, actually just stopped in their tracks. They looked around trying to figure out what was 'different.' I walked up to them and helped solve their mystery – it was quieter!"
Two years after the initial installation, the Echo Barriers continue to shield the public from noise and dust. Its success prompted the WTC project team to request Oliveira Contracting to continue the product extension and development at the site.
Mr. Wilson stated, "We are pleased to have launched the use of Echo Barrier in the U.S. with a project that is so important to New York City, the United States and the world. Construction-related noise pollution has certainly proven to be a detrimental health concern as well as adversely affecting the environment."
The Echo Barriers provide a sound mitigation system that absorbs noise, rather than reflect it back to the source. They are safe and easy to handle, durable, weather resistant, lightweight and take limited manpower and time to install and move around a site.
The Echo Barriers make noise management simple, fast and highly effective. It is a system that can provide an immediate response to noise pollution as a temporary or a permanent solution. Noise complaints are reduced and working hours can be extended. Echo Barriers are a long term investment that professionally reflects the user's commitment to their workforce, their community and the environment.
Source: http://www.echobarrier.com/