Downtown construction sites operate right in the heart of the neighborhood, and demolition, drilling equipment, and construction logistics quickly push residents and authorities to their limits. Regulations regarding operating hours and noise control are therefore a regular part of larger construction projects. With RAU Rock Mobil, we offer temporary noise barriers that can be rented or purchased—wall systems that remain in place for the duration of the construction phase, can be moved as needed, and are removed once the project is complete. The highly absorbent design absorbs construction noise rather than reflecting it into the city streets. From our base in Kaufbeuren, we provide a one-stop solution for site planning, assembly, disassembly, and relocation between construction phases.
Temporary Sound Barriers Adapted to the Construction Schedule
Construction site noise changes with each phase of construction—sheet pile work, earthwork, structural work, and finishing work generate different sources of noise at varying locations. Temporary wall systems must be able to adapt to these changes; otherwise, they will protect the wrong area. RAU Rock Mobil can be repositioned when the crane moves or earthwork shifts to the next section, while remaining securely in place. Whether renting or buying is more cost-effective for a project depends on its duration and potential for reuse; our page on mobile noise barriers for rent or purchase explains the different models. We provide site managers with a layout plan that takes into account the location of noise sources, access routes, and crane landing areas, and is compatible with the site infrastructure. The highly absorbent design reduces reflections between facades, which further amplify construction noise in downtown locations. Our teams handle assembly and disassembly in accordance with the construction schedule, ensuring that the barrier is in place by the time noisy construction work begins and does not cause any delays of its own as the project progresses. Even last-minute changes to the construction schedule can be accommodated with the mobile system without long lead times.
Meet requirements, ease the burden on the neighborhood
Local governments regularly make permits for inner-city construction projects contingent on noise restrictions, ranging from limited operating hours to specific noise-reduction measures. Those who incorporate temporary noise control early into their construction site setup plan negotiate with the authorities on a different footing than a developer who only reacts to complaints. The ground conditions must also be taken into account, as mobile systems require stable, largely level installation surfaces—this must be verified when placing them on utility lines or freshly backfilled soil; we handle the foundation and setup as part of our one-stop service for fabrication, setup, and installation. For multi-year projects, it’s worth considering permanent systems along the construction site boundary—for example, if a noise barrier is to be erected for future use anyway after the building construction is complete. In such cases, we combine RAU Rock Mobil with permanently anchored RAU systems. Once the project is complete, we retrieve rented elements, while purchased walls are reused by construction companies on subsequent job sites. Consulting, delivery, and installation are handled from Kaufbeuren; upon request, our service teams can relocate the structures between construction phases on short notice.
