The role of archaeology in construction
This project updates existing guidance on managing historic landscape and archaeology when planning and implementing flood risk management construction projects.
Documents
External link: The role of archaelogy in construction - report (CIRIA)
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Details
Archaeological finds on a construction site – whether expected or unexpected – can lead to delays to capital or maintenance projects. Historical and cultural artefacts are a part of heritage, and have an inherent value for education, research, leisure, tourism and the economy. They are a finite, non-renewable resource, and we have a responsibility to mitigate the potentially-damaging effects of development.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management schemes are conducted in river corridors, and estuarine and coastal environments which have a tendency to be rich in archaeological remains. Understanding how to anticipate and deal with archaeology means the risk of delays can be minimised, and archaeological remains can present opportunities to add value to development projects.
This project is the first of a two-phase initiative to update existing construction industry guidance on managing built heritage, the historic landscape and archaeology when planning and implementing construction projects. These updates will bring the guidance in line with recent policy changes, technological advances and lessons learnt from recent projects.