Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation contracted EMC to prepare a compendium of best practices for management of construction noise as well as review noise monitoring protocols. EMC reviewed practices followed in 10 countries across the world and compiled the noise related standards and regulations, best practices and strategies considered. In addition to the international review, noise regulations in India and practices followed by urban local bodies for noise prevention and control in construction projects were studied. Site visits were carried out at various construction sites of the Metro to examine the noise monitoring data and the complaints received. A workshop was conducted with the contractors engaged by Mumbai Metro where dissemination was carried out of the compiled information followed by discussion and suggestions with the contractors. The final reports consisting of best practices and monitoring protocol were submitted to Mumbai Metro for their use.
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation contracted EMC to prepare a compendium of best practices for management of construction noise as well as review noise monitoring protocols. EMC reviewed practices followed in 10 countries across the world and compiled the noise related standards and regulations, best practices and strategies considered. In addition to the international review, noise regulations in India and practices followed by urban local bodies for noise prevention and control in construction projects were studied. Site visits were carried out at various construction sites of the Metro to examine the noise monitoring data and the complaints received. A workshop was conducted with the contractors engaged by Mumbai Metro where dissemination was carried out of the compiled information followed by discussion and suggestions with the contractors. The final reports consisting of best practices and monitoring protocol were submitted to Mumbai Metro for their use.