Smart Monitoring, Real Results

Every construction project presents unique challenges—tight urban spaces, sensitive neighbors, critical hospital wings, priceless research…  Acentech’s noise and vibration monitoring solutions are built for these real-world and real-time conditions. Our work helps clients protect their buildings, equipment, assets, occupants, operations, relationships, and timelines.

Case Study Video Series

1. Construction Near Vibration-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Research

Location: Cubist / Broad Institute
Challenge: Safeguarding nuclear magnetic resonance equipment during nearby excavation and site work
Outcome: Customized micro-vibration monitoring system enabled uninterrupted research and informed proactive contractor adjustments.

2. Urban Renovation of an Occupied Building

Location: University Student Center
Challenge: Manage stakeholder concerns and quality of life during the renovation of the occupied building.
Outcome: Remote noise monitoring and related alerts allowed contractors to adjust means and methods, avoiding damage and building trust with occupants.

3. Monitoring Potential Damage to Art Collections

Location: Yale Center for British Art
Challenge: Identify appropriate construction techniques, monitor for potential damage due to vibration
Outcome: Continuous vibration monitoring allowed for peace of mind for curators and pro-active mitigation when necessary.

4. Hospital Vibration Monitoring During Adjacent Construction

Location: Baystate Medical Center
Challenge: Vibration-sensitive surgical and imaging suites located adjacent to new construction
Outcome: Acentech’s remote vibration monitoring helped confirm vibration thresholds were not exceeded, allowing uninterrupted healthcare operations.

Why These Projects Needed Remote Monitoring

Across all four projects, noise and vibration monitoring delivered measurable benefits:

• Operational Continuity: Less downtime for these labs, offices, hospitals, and museums
• Informed Response: Real-time data helped project teams make faster, better decisions related to mitigation or protection
• Stakeholder Confidence: Visual, verified data eased concerns for neighbors, contractors, owners, and institutional partners
• Documentation & Protection: Archived data helped support compliance documentation and quality of care/research concerns

Bring Monitoring Into Your Next Project

These case studies are just the beginning. Whether you’re planning infrastructure near a sensitive lab or expanding a hospital in a tight urban zone, Acentech’s monitoring systems can help you succeed. If you’ve got a technical question, consider exploring our Features and Specifications page for more information.  Otherwise, continue your search at our Noise and Vibration Monitoring Service page or contact our team to get started!