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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: 'Managing archaeological risk in construction'
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 October 2006
Reducing archaeological risk in
construction
CIRIA's new project 'Managing archaeological risk in construction' aims to develop a best practice guide on managing risks and maximising benefits from archaeology on construction sites.
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For construction clients and contractors, failure to follow accepted archaeological good practice and comply with planning guidance during the planning, design and construction process can potentially lead to lengthy delays to projects, legal proceedings and damage to the reputation of the companies involved.
CIRIA's new project Managing archaeological risk in construction (RP741), to be delivered via a project team comprising CIRIA, the Museum of London Archaeology Service (MOLAS), Scott Wilson and the Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA), aims to develop a best practice guide for construction clients and contractors on managing risks and maximising benefits from archaeology on construction sites.
The guide will enable the user to fully understand and comply with planning guidance on archaeology and the historic environment; integrating archaeology into the project process and will demonstrate the ways in which archaeology or heritage matters may enhance or add value to a development.
CIRIA is currently seeking funding partners for the project and for the dissemination relating to this project.
If you are interested in funding the project, sponsoring events, or wish to find out more about this project visit the CIRIA website. Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
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