21st May 2009, 10:38 PM
Not sure that we should be a part of the construction industry it has to be said. A "valid, respected and viable" profession is more like it for me.
Conditions for field staff have arguably improved over the years but sadly there are still employers out there who see themselves as above the law. Similarly, there are still employers (and individuals) out there who see themselves as being immune from the requirements of minimum standards and professional guidelines. I agree wholeheartedly with you on the accountability issue. No question about it- voluntary standards in an industry disarmed by crap guidence policies in an environment of fierce competitive tendering- is a recipe for disaster.
"Could this be the end"?
I really don`t think so. More of a beginning I hope. Archaeology could emerge leaner and meaner if those steering the boat showed willing. An entirely new animal could evolve and I hope it does.
..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)
Conditions for field staff have arguably improved over the years but sadly there are still employers out there who see themselves as above the law. Similarly, there are still employers (and individuals) out there who see themselves as being immune from the requirements of minimum standards and professional guidelines. I agree wholeheartedly with you on the accountability issue. No question about it- voluntary standards in an industry disarmed by crap guidence policies in an environment of fierce competitive tendering- is a recipe for disaster.
"Could this be the end"?
I really don`t think so. More of a beginning I hope. Archaeology could emerge leaner and meaner if those steering the boat showed willing. An entirely new animal could evolve and I hope it does.
..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)