6 GUIDANCE FOR CLIENTS This guide tells you when and how to find to professional archaeologist you can trust. You may be seeking archaeological expertise as ▪ a national or international government department or agency ▪ a private developer or contractor ▪ a landowner ▪ a local authority ▪ a public sector body ▪ a local community ▪ any other type of private organisation You need a professional archaeologist if ▪ you are carrying out investigations before purchasing a development ▪ you are working within the planning process and you need someone to help you meet a planning condition ▪ you are developing a project within your local community ▪ you own a historic site or visitor attraction ▪ you are developing a programme of research or education For a fuller discussion of how to integrate archaeology into the construction process and how it contributes directly and indirectly to sustainable development, see CIRIA 799 Archaeology and construction: good practice guidance http://bc-url.com/cifa24p6. This industry guidance, prepared in collaboration with CIfA and other stakeholders, maps the key points for decision-making at all stages from feasibility to post-construction use and provides practical guidance and checklists at every point. Developers managing householder or small schemes may wish to refer to CIfA’s Archaeological works: a guide for construction companies and householders, available at https://bit.ly/43bcCIp. Hands-on at Mileham Primary, King’s Lynn (Photo: Norfolk Archaeology)
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