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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Archaeological remains provide important evidence of the past development of our civilization and are irreplaceable. 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 www.ciria.org or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP; Tel: 020 7549 3300; Email: enquiries@ciria.org
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For further press information about this project, contact James Milne at the above postal address or email: press@ciria.org
Project team: CIRIA, the Museum of London Archaeology Service (MOLAS), Scott Wilson, the Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA)
Project funders: English Heritage, Thames Water, Transport for London, English Partnerships, Crown Estates, British Council for offices, Historic Scotland, Land Securities, CIRIA Core members.
CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries. It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 700 subscribing organisations.Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 25 books published per annum.
