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New Project: Vibration Monitoring in Staines - Big Yellow Self Storage
This week, our team was deployed to the Big Yellow Self Storage site in Staines, where we undertook the installation of five vibration monitors as part of ongoing construction efforts for their expansive new storage facility. This proactive measure is crucial as the project progresses, ensuring that we effectively track any potential disturbances that may arise during the construction phase.
The Big Yellow Group has recently been granted planning permission for an impressive 65,000 square foot facility, that will incorporate a variety of versatile spaces designed to meet diverse business needs. This development includes an Innovation Centre, featuring five starter units aimed at supporting small businesses and start-ups with flexible working environments. Additionally, the project will provide six trade/roadside units that will cater to retail and commercial activities, as well as three dedicated warehouse distribution units, enhancing logistical capabilities in the region.
One of the critical components of our work at this site involves vibration monitoring, a necessary intervention to safeguard the neighboring properties situated across the highway and the residential areas located along the banks of the River Thames. While the vibration generated by construction activities typically diminishes in intensity as it travels through soil and structures, there is a particular concern regarding the potential for acoustic vibrations. Although these vibrations do not propagate through water, residents living near the river can still perceive them as sound during the compaction works being conducted.
By implementing these vibration monitors, we aim to ensure that any disturbances are kept well within acceptable limits, thereby protecting the comfort and well-being of local residents.