Air Quality,
Dust & Odour

We model existing and future air quality using the ADMS suite and CFD models to support decision makers with their plans and projects.  We assess the impacts of emissions from a range of activities including roads, airports, ports, mixed-use developments, generators, industrial sites, waste management sites, taking account of impacts on human health and sensitive ecosystems.  We design, commission and operate air quality monitoring studies using a variety of reference, sensor and passive techniques. We provide a range of services to support local authorities with the Local Air Quality Management regime.  We undertake core research activities to support the development of policies, guidance and strategies.  We provide BREEAM indoor Air Quality Plans to support certification

Through using ADMS and AERMOD to model odour dispersion, conducting field-based surveys and using the findings to review complaint data, we support planning applications and masterplanning.. We use both quantitative and qualitative analysis to form a vital part of the planning and environment permitting processes. We’re also called upon by industry institutions to develop guidance for the assessment and management of odours.

Our use of passive samplers and real-time monitors with alert systems enables us to monitor dust from demolition and construction and – where accurate quantification of emissions us not possible – our modelling identifies where maximum impacts are likely to occur.  Having helped develop the Institute or Air Quality Management guidance, we apply this in our assessment and monitoring processes.