How should vibration monitoring data be reported to local authorities?

Most councils ask for a weekly or monthly vibration report, although high-risk projects may require daily summaries or real-time access. A good report usually includes:

• A summary of vibration levels recorded

• Any exceedances of the agreed threshold

• What activity was happening at the time

• Photos of monitor placement

• Notes on complaints or site changes

• Recommendations for improvement (where needed)

The goal is to show transparency and demonstrate that the construction team is actively managing the impact. Reports don’t have to be overly technical — they just need to be clear, honest and consistent.