7th July 2009, 03:11 PM
Hi Beast.
OK then, the full quote is:
'In 2006, 93% of all archaeological investigations- whether assessments, evaluations, excavations or surveys- were initiated through the planning system.'
So that's fieldwork.
As I suggested, per project isn't an appropriate comparison. Per million quid is probably better (although comparison with projects outside developer-funding would then be invalid). Per context sheet?
I don't think 'almost all' archaeology is commissioned through the planning system at all. Perhaps I should have been more specific in the OP, but I ask the question because it is relevant to two issues:
1) since PPG isn't directing all developer-funded archaeological projects, that has ramifications for heritage protection reform
2) since we are in a recession, and can expect a larger proportion of projects to be infrastructure etc. than in boom times, the proportion of work covered by PPG is likely to drop (has already, in my own work).
freeburmarangers.org
OK then, the full quote is:
'In 2006, 93% of all archaeological investigations- whether assessments, evaluations, excavations or surveys- were initiated through the planning system.'
So that's fieldwork.
As I suggested, per project isn't an appropriate comparison. Per million quid is probably better (although comparison with projects outside developer-funding would then be invalid). Per context sheet?
I don't think 'almost all' archaeology is commissioned through the planning system at all. Perhaps I should have been more specific in the OP, but I ask the question because it is relevant to two issues:
1) since PPG isn't directing all developer-funded archaeological projects, that has ramifications for heritage protection reform
2) since we are in a recession, and can expect a larger proportion of projects to be infrastructure etc. than in boom times, the proportion of work covered by PPG is likely to drop (has already, in my own work).
freeburmarangers.org