Construction Dust Monitoring
Control and Quantify Dust Emissions Before They Derail Your Project
Construction Dust Monitoring measures airborne particulate matter generated during site activities such as demolition, earthworks, and material handling. This service ensures compliance with planning conditions, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), and IAQM guidance for dust and air quality.
Using real-time monitors placed at site boundaries and key locations, we track PM10, PM2.5, and Total Suspended Particulates (TSPs) throughout construction phases. The data helps identify dust events, trigger mitigation actions, and demonstrate that your site is operating responsibly — especially when working near homes, schools, or other sensitive receptors.
Why It Matters — and What You Risk Without It
Dust is one of the most common causes of planning complaints during construction. If not properly monitored and managed, you could face:
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❌ Enforcement from local Environmental Health Officers
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📣 Objections from neighbours and public disruption
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⚠️ Delays discharging planning or CEMP conditions
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🧾 Breach of IAQM, DEFRA, or Environmental Protection Act 1990 obligations
Regulators expect proactive monitoring, not reactive excuses. This service shows you’re taking environmental controls seriously — with the data to prove it.
What’s Measured
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PM10 & PM2.5 – fine particles linked to health impacts
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TSPs – general construction dust
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Meteorological conditions – wind speed, direction, temperature and humidity
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Real-time alerts – to notify site managers when thresholds are exceeded
How It Works
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Monitors installed at key boundaries or receptor points
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Continuous data logging via MCERTS or equivalent sensors
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Thresholds set based on IAQM or site-specific criteria
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Daily or weekly reports issued with interpretation and recommended actions
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Optional: stakeholder reporting dashboard for real-time access
Who It’s For
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🏗️ Developers and Principal Contractors
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🧱 Demolition and earthworks teams
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🏢 Construction managers working under planning conditions
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🏛️ Local authorities and clients requiring environmental assurance
What You Get
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📊 Real-time dust data and reporting
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📄 Planning condition-compliant documentation
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🔔 Alerts when levels exceed safe thresholds
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🧠 Expert review and recommendations if problems occur
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✅ Clear evidence that you’re managing your site responsibly
Don’t Let Dust Cloud Your Reputation — or Your Approval
Dust complaints can escalate quickly. This service helps you stay in control, protect your neighbours, and keep your project moving without environmental setbacks.
