“Historic Stuff” can be cool, not intimidating….

…And we can make your Cultural Resource Investigations happen in a timely and cost-effective way, so issues don’t hold your project “hostage” to regulatory approvals.

“…Cultural Resource investigations can account for almost 40% of the cost of Environmental Services, the largest percentage of any Environmental design service….” (ACRA, 2009).

We know you need your approval letters to get your project built. Whether it’s the Federal Section 106 process or the New York State 14.09, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), we keep your project on track.

Your Project is our focus. We understand that Cultural Resources—prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and historic structures—are only a small part of the total picture.

Details matter. We spend time getting to know your project. Small details can make a big difference in what, how much, and even if, you need Cultural Resource investigations

Tailored Strategy. Cultural Resource investigations do not have to be “one size fits all”. Because we get to know your project and your schedule, we design a strategy helps you obtain your approvals.

We are “Bilingual”. We speak your language, and we also speak “SHPO-ese.” We know how to communicate your project to regulatory agencies and can interpret their requirements and concerns.

Flexibility is our standard operating procedure. Changes to your design shouldn’t be showstoppers for Cultural Resources—we plan ahead and incorporate “room to move” into our investigations so you can make changes without having to go back for more approvals

We “Avoid” the Show-Stoppers—Avoidance is always the timeliest and cost effective mitigation for Cultural Resource issues. We work to identify potential problems early on and suggest re-design strategies to help you avoid them. We combine archaeological and engineering expertise and can provide design alternatives that will work with your project.

The result? Your interests are protected, Cultural Resources are preserved, you have your approvals and your project is on time and on its way.