Post-Excavation Budget Management Many of our clients have encountered the need for archaeological assessment in support of a planning application. Many have now funded archaeological evaluation works to test for the presence of remains. A smaller number have come across significant archaeological remains on a site. The idea of this can induce concerns about cost and time. Abrams Archaeology is highly experienced in the management of risk in these circumstances. That experience doe not stop once a development site is physically cleared and recorded. We extend our services across the full spectrum of tasks which can include Assessment, Analysis, Publication, Outreach and Archiving. We use our skills to recognise risk and to anticipate costs. Change management is a key skill and we ensure that every stage of the fieldwork and post-excavation process is managed efficiently. You are kept up to date with changes and involved in the process. Post-Excavation assessment, analysis publication and archiving works Once an investigation finishes, most archaeological planning conditions’ require a level of reporting. This can fall into relatively short grey literature/commercial reports or it can mean two stage processes which require assessment and reflection on research priorities (Stage 1) followed by analysis and publication (Stage 2). Our team are familiar with all stages. We have a wide network of specialist contractors to call upon, and we have staff with decades of experience writing and editing such text. We can control budget and quality on your behalf. At the right points we can ensure local planning authorities are informed and that conditions can be recorded as fulfilled. Outreach and education The NPPF sets out the need for public benefit to be delivered through the Planning System. Archaeology is expected to contribute to this and is well placed to do so. The educational benefits are well established and there is s role for the public to view, learn and on occasion take part in archaeological activities. This can have benefits for a enhancing a sense of place and in pulling a community into a development in a positive way.
When handled appropriately, safely and with some interesting archaeological material, outreach and education work can be very positive for a developer. There can be a requirement written into a scope of work on occasion and when it is, we are well able to organise and manage the following types of outreach:
· Open day on site (with proper supervision and safety precautions)
· A presentation in a neutral space on the results of works
· An exhibition organised after works are completed
Go ahead and ask………
If you would like to talk over a site or any of the topics mentioned above, please give us a call or send an email. We are happy to help out with some preliminary observations on archaeology and heritage.
Find out More:
https://www.abramsarchaeology.co.uk/blog-commercial-archaeology [1]https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2
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