20th March 2009, 10:52 AM
There is no need to debate the IfA level, it is already set -
http://www.archaeologists.net/modules/ne...toryid=346
- minimum levels will rise by same % as CPI at 1 April. The relevant CPI will be announced next week (currently 3% but likely to hurtle downwards seems to be the prediction).
And get real - putting prices up is not an option in the current climate. Many major housebuilders/construction companies, as well as smaller concerns, are actively requiring savings of 10% or more, and clear demonstration of evidence that these are real reductions. This is occurring during existing projects. This is a buyer's market for archaeological services, not a seller's.
http://www.archaeologists.net/modules/ne...toryid=346
- minimum levels will rise by same % as CPI at 1 April. The relevant CPI will be announced next week (currently 3% but likely to hurtle downwards seems to be the prediction).
And get real - putting prices up is not an option in the current climate. Many major housebuilders/construction companies, as well as smaller concerns, are actively requiring savings of 10% or more, and clear demonstration of evidence that these are real reductions. This is occurring during existing projects. This is a buyer's market for archaeological services, not a seller's.