FAME’s objectives for 2024-30 are:

 Advocacy

1. CDM regulations – respond on behalf of archaeology to the anticipated 2025 review.

Member consultation underway – responses being given in November (24).

2. Archives – push for the publication of the legal advice on Transfer of Title, and supporting documents, by Historic England.

Completed, more info here: https://famearchaeology.co.uk/new-draft-resource-for-those-involved-in-preparing-and-transferring-archaeological-archives-for-england/

3. Representation of development-led archaeology at all national Governments in UK and Ireland.

FAME is now on the Scottish Strategic Archaeology Committee.

Health and Safety

4. CSCS cards:

update coming soon

i. Push for acceptance of archaeology as a construction activity by CSCS/BuildUK/CECA etc.

ii. If  successful, then setup an archaeological CSCS card.

5. Publishing/revising of FAME Health and Safety Guides:
i. Fencing
ii. Temporary works
iii. Revise utilities paper Completed

Commercial sustainability

6. Contract management for archaeologists – provide training/advice & Technical Advice Notes for business practice.

7. Employment law – update members on changes in the law for 2024/25.

First update has gone out.

8. Lead on adequate charge out rates and profit levels.

Environmental sustainability

9. Finish and publish the Archaeology Carbon Calculator.

10. Provide advice/training on and promote the use of the Archaeology Carbon Calculator.

11. Research and disseminate findings – what does PAS2080 means for the sector?

Facilitating Innovation

12. Research member awareness of AI and what they believe the impacts will be.

13. Public benefits (how to engage communities on development-led project) – facilitate best-practices.

14. Archaeological science, research and disseminate findings – how can new innovations in – biomolecular and social innovation, scientific dating and science communication – support our members.