11th August 2013, 01:52 PM
Indeed not all archaeology is driven by big construction projects but that said most of it is driven by the need to mitigate change. However if is built in early enough to any project it does not have to be done on an active construction site with the other contractors breathing down your neck. And if properly scoped at an early stage there is even the chance to build in proper public facing archaeology and community engagement. There are plenty of oportunities to do this but not in areas driven by commercial imperatives. There are many organisations out there charities, trusts, educational establishments, environmental organisations etc some on a very large scale, who are involved in or comissioning archaeological work.