PCA offers a comprehensive range of heritage consultancy services, providing expert advice and guidance to clients across various sectors. Our team of experienced archaeologists and built heritage specialists can assist with pre-planning heritage advice, desk-based heritage assessments, rapid site appraisals, environmental impact assessments, and building assessments.
Our pre-planning heritage advice service helps clients understand the potential impact of their development proposals on the historic environment. We provide tailored advice to ensure that projects are compliant with planning regulations and minimize any potential archaeological or historic building impacts.
We conduct thorough desk-based heritage assessments to evaluate the archaeological and historic building potential of a site. This involves reviewing existing records, maps, and aerial photographs to identify any potential heritage assets and assess their significance.
Our rapid site appraisal service provides a quick and cost-effective assessment of a site's archaeological potential. This involves a limited field survey to identify any visible archaeological features and assess their significance.
We undertake environmental impact assessments to assess the potential impact of development proposals on the natural and built environment. This includes considering the potential impact on archaeological and historic building resources.
Our building assessment service provides detailed analysis of historic buildings, including their construction, materials, and architectural features. We can also assess the condition of the building and recommend appropriate conservation measures.
PCA offers a full range of archaeological services, from desk-based assessments to excavation and post-excavation analysis. Our team of experienced archaeologists is equipped to handle projects of all sizes and complexities.
Our archaeological desk-based assessments involve a thorough review of existing records, maps, and aerial photographs to identify any potential archaeological features and assess their significance. This helps clients understand the potential impact of their development proposals on the archaeological record.
We conduct archaeological evaluations to assess the significance of archaeological features identified during desk-based assessments or rapid site appraisals. This involves limited excavation to determine the nature and extent of the archaeological remains.
PCA undertakes archaeological excavations to recover and record archaeological remains. Our team of experienced archaeologists uses the latest techniques and methodologies to ensure that the excavation is carried out to the highest standards.
We provide monitoring and recording services during construction projects to ensure that any archaeological remains are identified and recorded. This involves observing the excavation process and recording any archaeological features that are uncovered.
PCA offers a range of surveying services to support our archaeological and built heritage work. These include archaeological surveys, landscape surveys, drone surveys, and laser scan surveys.
Our archaeological surveys involve a systematic examination of a site to identify and record archaeological features. This can involve ground-based surveys, aerial photography, and geophysical surveys.
We conduct landscape surveys to assess the historical and archaeological significance of a site's landscape features. This involves mapping the landscape, identifying any archaeological features, and assessing their significance.
Our drone survey service provides high-resolution aerial photography and videography of sites. This can be used to create detailed maps and models of the site, and to identify archaeological features that are not visible from the ground.
We use laser scanning technology to create detailed 3D models of buildings and archaeological features. This provides accurate measurements and allows for detailed analysis of the site.
PCA offers a range of built heritage services, including building assessments, laser scanning, photography, and post-excavation services. Our team of experienced built heritage specialists can provide expert advice and guidance on the conservation and management of historic buildings.
We use laser scanning technology to create detailed 3D models of buildings and archaeological features. This provides accurate measurements and allows for detailed analysis of the site.
PCA provides high-quality photography services to document archaeological and built heritage sites. Our team of experienced photographers can capture the details of archaeological features, historic buildings, and landscapes.
Our post-excavation services include the analysis and interpretation of archaeological data, the production of reports, and the curation of archaeological finds. We work closely with clients to ensure that the results of our excavations are communicated effectively and that the archaeological heritage is preserved.
PCA offers a range of environmental services to support our archaeological and built heritage work. These include environmental impact assessments, ecological surveys, and contaminated land assessments.
PCA has a team of in-house specialists with expertise in various fields, including archaeology, built heritage, environmental science, and photography. This allows us to provide a comprehensive range of services to our clients.
PCA has a team of in-house graphic designers and publishers who can create high-quality reports, publications, and presentations. We can also provide assistance with website design and development.
- Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
All archaeological and historic environment work of Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited shall be carried out in accordance with the Code of conduct, the Charter, by-laws and regulations of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
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Our project managers are highly skilled in coordinating resources and ensuring projects stay on track.
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