low-noise construction

noun

UK /ləʊ nɔɪz kənˈstrʌkʃən/

US /loʊ nɔɪz kənˈstrʌkʃən/

Building work that is made to be very quiet.

The new library was built using low-noise construction so the neighbors could sleep.

SYNONYMS

quiet building silent construction noise-reduced building sound-controlled construction

RELATED WORDS

soundproofing acoustic barrier noise reduction quiet equipment construction site

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A method of building that uses special machines and materials to keep sounds soft.

Low-noise construction helped the workers build the road without waking the baby.

3. A style of construction work done during hours when people need quiet.

The city required low-noise construction at night near the hospital.

4. Building techniques that reduce loud bangs and drilling sounds.

Thanks to low-noise construction, the school stayed calm during the renovation.