Noise Protection in the Workplace has many facets and in many respects goes beyond the employer’s legal obligations. Low-noise workplaces support an attractive and safe environment and also contribute to aspects such as good performance and improved employee well-being.

We offer our expertise in workplace noise—from planning low-noise work environments, to precise measurements and assessments, all the way to developing and supporting the implementation of noise reduction programs.

Your Benefits:

• Occupational Safety: Through practical planning of low-noise workplaces and targeted implementation of effective noise reduction measures, the health of your employees is protected and the risk of occupational hearing loss is reduced.
• Compliance: With precise analyses of the noise situation in your company, professional noise measurements, and the development of necessary measures, we help you meet all legal and regulatory requirements to minimize the risk of legal issues.
• Proactive Planning: Even during the planning of new workplaces, we advise you based on predictive models regarding the necessary noise protection measures. The goal of this approach is to make optimal use of available resources and avoid costly retrofitting after commissioning.

Construction Noise & Noise Measurement

Construction noise measurement is used to record and assess noise emissions caused by construction activities. The goal is to analyze the impact on the surrounding environment and develop targeted noise reduction measures. Müller-BBM prepares well-founded expert reports that take both technical and legal aspects into account.

Your Benefits:

• Precise Noise Analysis: Detailed measurements provide reliable data on noise exposure.
• Legal Certainty: Expert reports meet all legal requirements and facilitate approvals.
• Tailored Recommendations: Customized noise reduction measures promote acceptance and environmental protection.

Construction Noise Forecast

A construction noise forecast enables early assessment of potential noise exposure from planned construction projects. The aim is to identify risks and define appropriate measures during the planning phase.

Your Benefits:

• Early Protection: Immission points are identified and evaluated at an early stage.
• Optimized Planning: Forecasts help design quieter construction processes.
• Legal Certainty: Forecasts support compliance with legal requirements and facilitate approvals.

Whether it's new flight routes, airport expansions, or noise protection measures—we provide sound, independent advice on all matters related to aircraft noise. Our experts prepare reports that offer reliable decision-making foundations and help you comply with legal requirements while considering the interests of local residents. With many years of experience and state-of-the-art calculation methods, we support you in planning and implementing noise reduction measures.

Your Benefits:

• Minimizing Conflicts of Interest: By providing transparent and comprehensible data, aircraft noise forecasts can help reduce conflicts between different stakeholders. This includes the interests of residents, airport operators, and airlines. Clear communication of forecasts can help avoid misunderstandings and foster collaborative solutions.
• Legal Certainty: Another advantage of aircraft noise forecasts is compliance with legal regulations. The Aircraft Noise Protection Act (FluLärmG) aims to protect people living near airports from hazards, significant disadvantages, and nuisances caused by aircraft noise.
• Cost Reduction: Accurate predictions of noise exposure enable airports to implement targeted noise reduction measures, leading to better planning and resource utilization. This may include optimizing flight routes and schedules to minimize noise while maximizing operational efficiency.

Commercial and industrial noise places high demands on the planning, approval, and operation of technical facilities. Müller-BBM Industry Solutions GmbH offers comprehensive services in this area—from acoustic measurements and computer-based forecasts to legally compliant assessments and the development of effective mitigation measures. As an officially recognized expert body under §29b of the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and an accredited testing laboratory for sound and vibration, Müller-BBM is a reliable partner for industry, commerce, and public authorities.

Your Benefits:

• Legal Certainty and Approval Capability: With well-founded expert reports and standard-compliant measurements, you meet all requirements of immission control law—both nationally and internationally.
• Efficient Noise Reduction: Targeted analyses and innovative solutions ensure sustainable emission reductions—economically and technically optimized for your operations.
• Interdisciplinary Expertise: Benefit from over 60 years of experience, a broad range of expertise, and state-of-the-art measurement technology—all from a single source.

You can find more about commercial and industrial noise under the topic area Industrial Acoustics.

Noise pollution from shooting ranges can significantly impact quality of life. Our solutions are specifically tailored to the needs of shooting range operators, residents, and authorities. We prepare detailed shooting noise assessments to determine sound propagation and noise exposure in the vicinity of shooting ranges. These serve as a basis for decisions regarding permits and noise protection measures. Our experts develop customized noise reduction strategies, use state-of-the-art simulation technologies to forecast noise impacts, and take environmental and immission control regulations into account to ensure legally compliant and sustainable solutions.

Your Benefits:

• Planning Reliability: Detailed shooting noise assessments allow for better planning of future construction and expansion projects, as potential noise exposure is identified early. This enables the early integration of noise protection measures into planning processes and contributes to long-term stability and development.
• Compliance with Legal Requirements: Professional shooting noise assessments help clients ensure compliance with all legal noise protection regulations, providing a high level of legal certainty.
• Optimization of Shooting Ranges: The analysis and evaluation of shooting noise enables targeted noise reduction measures. These include structural measures such as noise barriers and acoustic optimization of shooting facilities, as well as organizational measures such as operating time regulations.

Sports facilities and leisure events such as music festivals, fairs, or dog training grounds can lead to significant noise conflicts with nearby residential areas. Müller-BBM Industry Solutions supports municipalities, operators, and planners in identifying these challenges early and resolving them in a legally compliant manner.

Our portfolio includes:

• Preparation of expert reports as part of urban land-use planning, e.g., when planned sports or leisure facilities approach residential areas—or vice versa.
• Acoustic assessments for new constructions or expansions as part of building permit procedures.
• Sound level measurements in response to noise complaints to provide objective decision-making foundations.
• Consulting on noise protection measures, such as shielding, strategic placement of noise-intensive areas, or restrictions on usage times and electroacoustic systems.

Your Benefits:

• Legal Certainty: Standard-compliant reports based on the 18th BImSchV and state-specific guidelines provide a reliable basis for approvals and for addressing complaints.
• Efficient Planning and Conflict Avoidance: Early involvement in planning enables tailored solutions that help prevent future usage restrictions.
• Health and Acceptance: Targeted noise reduction protects residents and strengthens public acceptance of events and facilities.

Road, rail, and air traffic affect our quality of life through noise and vibrations. Our experts analyze traffic situations, assess the impact of noise on residents and the environment, and prepare well-founded expert reports. These serve as the basis for permits, noise protection measures, and long-term noise reduction strategies.

Your Benefits:

• Cost Efficiency: Traffic noise measurements help federal, state, and local authorities avoid costly retrofitting by identifying noise issues early and planning appropriate measures. This leads to more efficient resource use and long-term cost savings.
• Political Considerations: By complying with legal requirements and transparently presenting noise exposure, federal, state, and local governments can gain public trust. This facilitates approval processes and improves project acceptance.
• Traffic Safety: Targeted noise protection measures can also enhance traffic safety. Less noise can improve the attention of road users, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and contributing to a safer environment for all.