@article {Smith:2006:1744-9545:69,
	author = "Smith, Sean and Baker, Dave and Mackenzie, Richard and Wood, John B. and Dunbavin, Philip and Panter, David",
	title = "The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings",
	journal = "Journal of Building Appraisal",
	volume = "2",
	number = "1",
	year = "2006",
	abstract = "This paper outlines the background, process and system approach towards the development of robust details (RD) for sound insulation for new build dwellings in England and Wales. Part 1 outlines the initial Robust Standard Details project and its framework, Part 2 describes the structure and operation of the RD scheme for Building Regulation E1 and Part 3 provides feedback on the first operating year of the scheme. In addition, comparisons are made between previous performance levels and constructions used for Part E (1992) relative to the RD approach using recent data feedback from random site inspections and testing.<P></P>The results of these early findings suggest that the RD methodology for sound insulation using a coordinated, pan-industry approach, in conjunction with criteria direction from government, can lead to an accelerated uptake in improved construction practice and allow government policy performance objectives to be met sooner.",
	pages = "69-85",
	url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/pal/jba/2006/00000002/00000001/art00007",
	keyword = "robust details, sound insulation, housing, noise"
}