Iris Conseil is a French independent engineering company specialising in transport infrastructure, urban planning, and environmental projects. With a team of over 140 professionals, the company supports its clients from impact studies to project management.
Noise management is an essential aspect of its projects, particularly to meet regulatory and environmental requirements.
To achieve this, Iris Conseil has invested in a few Optimus+ Environmental Sound level meters, designed to deliver precise measurements that comply with current standards.
A Growing Need for Noise Measurement
Ms Ouaras, Head of Acoustics and Air Quality at Iris Conseil, and Mr Moulin, Research Engineer, explain how the companyโs approach to noise management has evolved.
Initially, acoustic measurements were outsourced. However, as demand grew, Iris Conseil decided to bring this expertise in-house to gain autonomy and responsiveness. Ms Ouaras explains:
โWe started with three Optimus sound level meters. As demand increased, we expanded our fleet to ten devices.โ
Ease of Use and Time Savings
The Optimus environmental sound level meter was the natural choice for its accuracy, durability, and its license-free analysis software NoiseTools.
NoiseTools provides detailed acoustic analysis and simplifies data management, enabling Iris Conseil to streamline its processes.
For Mr Moulin, this tool makes data analysis significantly easier:
โExporting to Excel is intuitive, the columns are well organised, and we can generate calculation sheets in just a few clicks. The automated reporting feature is a real time-saver.โ
Additionally, the ease of use of the Optimus sound level meters has enabled the company to quickly train its technicians, even those without prior experience in acoustics.
โEven individuals with no prior experience in acoustics can use NoiseTools without difficulty,โ adds Ms Ouaras.
Accuracy, Responsiveness, and Customer Support
Since acquiring the Optimus sound level meters, Iris Conseil has improved the accuracy and efficiency of its noise measurements. The device provides reliable real-time data, facilitating decision-making and enhancing on-site responsiveness.
The intuitive interface and the responsiveness of the customer support team have also been significant advantages for the company:
โThe customer support service is excellent, and M. Emmanuel Godard has always responded to our questions very quickly,โ says Mr Moulin.
A Highly Satisfactory & Recommended Solution
The Iris Conseil team is highly satisfied with its investment and is even considering expanding its fleet of sound-level meters to other offices.
Mr Moulin adds:
โThe value for money is excellent, and this solution is much more accessible than others on the market.โ
By adopting the Optimus environmental sound level meter, Iris Conseil has optimised noise management across its projects, strengthening its expertise and autonomy in the field of acoustics.
If you would like to learn how the Optimus sound level meter can help improve noise management on your projects, get in touch today!
Cirrus Products Used in This Case Study
The Optimus+ Environmental Sound Level Meter has been specifically designed for measuring and monitoring exposure to noise pollution and environmental noise sources.
NoiseTools is our licence-free noise measurement database, supplied as standard with our sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and noise measurement kits, to help you manage and control noise levels in your workplace or in the environment.
