Advice & process guidance
Projects that involve sound insulation are often complex. Therefore it is wise to obtain advise from a specialized party. The KGI-Groep is happy to give advice on the best steps to take.
Services
Noise nuisance inspection; Noise measurement
In our densely populated society, noise nuisance is a recurring problem. Whether you run a factory or a catering establishment, a noise measurement is essential to ensure you (the entrepreneur) meet all rules regarding noise.
KGI Bouwgroep
As an innovative builder, the KGI Bouwgroep is a jack-of-all-trades. We come up with smart solutions for concrete issues and can take care of them from A to Z. We work for private individuals, companies, main contractors and organizations.
Vibration measurements
You can register vibrations by means of measurements. Vibrations can lead to a lot of nuisance. For this reason, the maximum amount that may occur is subject to a maximum. A measurement allows you to determine, whether the vibrations exceed ...
Construction of sound studio's
Is noise nuisance a limiting factor for practicing your musical studies, hobby or profession?
Improve acoustics
Do you suffer from reverberation or other acoustic inconveniences? It is possible to improve the acoustics if you have the right knowledge. The KGI-Groep is a specialist in this field and already improved numerous situations by improving the sound climate ...
Environmental advise
The KGI-Groep has specialised in providing environmental advice. Many municipalities have drawn up a spatial quality policy. The KGI-Groep can help you to meet the set requirements and avoid a lot of annoyance, which can arise if you end up in ...
Advice in disputes
Disputes are very common and usually easy to solve. However, it is wise to seek expert advice. The KGI-Groep is a leading partner in the field of litigation advice.
Delivery soundproofing material
The KGI-Groep is the specialist in delivering soundproofing material. We are known at home and abroad for our high-quality soundproofing solutions.
Sound insulation & Sound control
The main goal of sound insulation and sound control is to prevent nuisance. The KGI Groep is a specialist in both fields. Sound insulation can be applied in many ways and have different effects. Our experts analyse specific situations ..
Sound limiter adjustment
Do you have a sound limiter, but don’t know how to adjust it? Or are you looking for the correct limitation level? KGI can help you! Sound limitation can help to prevent a lot of nuisance and also hearing damage for visitors. ...
Acoustic research for obtaining building permit
In order to obtain a permit, it is often required to have an acoustic research carried out. This gives you a complete picture of all environmental noises, such as low-frequency and impulsive sound. Its presence can have consequences and therefore ...
Determining noise-reducing facilities
KGI is an expert in the field of sound insulation. We can tell you exactly which soundproofing material will have the best effect in each specific situation. First of all, we make an inventory by carrying out a noise nuisance ...
Urgent service acoustic research / noise measurements
KGI is often called in when urgent acoustic research is required, for example if the municipality imposes a construction stop.
Sound investigation for building freeze
It is very annoying to have to deal with a building freeze imposed by the municipality. This usually causes delays in the activities, bringing undesirable consequences. A building freeze can be imposed because of reports submitted by the neighbours. Whatever the ...
Duration measurement sound
Duration measurements are increasingly used to monitor noise levels. The goal is to measure it over a longer period of time. There are different reasons for this. Often, people are not constantly bothered by a certain sound source, but on ...
Noise check
KGI Groep is a specialist in carrying out noise checks. A sound nuisance inspection provides insight into a situation. There are several reasons for such an inspection. You can ensure you meet the rules if the municipality applies a noise check. ...
Sound research for Quiet Room Label
If you spend the night in a hotel with our Quiet Room Label, you know, that your hotel room is guaranteed quiet. Do you also want to qualify for this desirable quality mark? We are happy to carry out a ...
Sound research for neighbour noise
Neighbour noise is a common problem and is the cause of many problems. It can lead to disputes and in the worst case even to a removal. Neighbour noise can disturb the peace in your house or apartment, for example by ...
Construction – and Quality assurance
Project management
Enforcement of noise regulations
Zone management
Drafting acoustic policy
Governments are expected to implement an acoustic policy. This concerns, for example municipalities and provinces. The advantage of this is that local authorities are better informed about what is going on in their region. As a result, the conducted noise policy ...
Objective assessment acoustic researches
KGI is an independent party that can objectively assess acoustic researches. If there are different acoustic reports about a situation, this can sometimes complicate a situation, although you want to find a solution as soon as possible. It may be ...
Drafting preamble/permit regulations
A preamble is often added to agreements. Not because it is legally binding, but to clarify how it was created. A preamble also often contains goals and texts that enable you to better interpret an agreement. KGI is a specialist ...
Drafting custom regulations
Custom regulations are intended to be able to deviate from general rules. Sometimes they are not appropriate for a specific situation. This may be the case, for example, in the field acoustic policy. Custom regulations can be required by for example ...
Answering acoustic bottlenecks from views
If the government makes a plan or a decision, it is possible to give a formal response. You can do this with a view, for which a certain procedure applies. For example, acoustic bottlenecks come up. It’s up to the government to ...
Determining environmental level
It is very complicated to determine the noise level in an environment. After all, there are many foreground- and background noises, that you have to take into account. We all deal with foreground noise on a daily basis, for example ...
Production of noise maps
A noise map provides a total overview of the amount of noise in an environment. This makes clear how much impact important noise sources have on an area. This concerns, for example, roads, train- and plane traffic and industry. A noise map ...
Drafting acoustic paragraphs zoning plans
An acoustic research is often an important part of drawing up a zoning plan. Also when reviewing and updating it. Its outcome ends up in the so-called acoustic paragraphs of the document. A research is important to determine the noise ...
Measuring noise pollution from neighbours
If your neighbours cause noise nuisance, it may lead to a lot of irritation. That influences you in your personal life and the only thing you want is experiencing peace. It is therefore understandable that you want to get rid ...
Mediation
Legal proceedings are usually expensive and time-consuming. You would rather solve a dispute than having one. In that case mediation is recommendable. If you choose mediation, you will have a discussion with the party with whom you are involved in ...
Advice regarding conversion permit/house sharing
Informed or engage an expert. Renting out rooms is increasingly subject to more rules, which makes it complicated. The first question is, whether a conversion permit is required. If the answer is affirmative, an application is not enough. A conversion ...
Online advice
One of the advantages of the modern age is remote assistance. That is why KGI likes to give its clients online advice. In this way we can answer one or several questions, without travelling. The desired online advice from KIG is ...
Akoestische inspectie met drone
Met professionele drones en gecertificeerde professionals worden akoestische inzichten met bouwkundige en thermografische inspecties sneller, veiliger en bovendien goedkoper uitgevoerd. Met onze drone-inspecties profiteer je van de snelle inzet van onze gespecialiseerde technologie. Onze drones maken foto’s en video’s ...