About Us & Contact
We started life in 1975 as the Standing Conference of Archaeological Unit Managers, before changing our name to FAME in 2008, to reflect more closely our purpose and membership.
Mission
To promote a business environment where archaeological organisations operate safely, sustainably and for public benefit.
Objectives
FAME’s objective for 2024-25 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.
Announcement coming soon.
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.
8. Lead on adequate charge out rates and profit levels.
Environment 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.
FAQs
We have a page of frequently asked questions about FAME.
Board and Executive
- Claire Cogar (Iceni Projects)
- Stuart Eve (Wessex Archaeology)
- Malin Holst (York Osteoarchaeology)
- Robin Jackson (Worcestershire Archaeology)
- David Jennings (York Archaeology)
- Mike Kimber (Headland Archaeology)
- Tim Malim (Hampton Heritage Designs & Consultancy) [Chair]
- Chris Mayo (Pre-Construct Archaeology)
- Tim Neighbour (CFA Archaeology) [Treasurer]
- Stuart Palmer (Archaeology Warwickshire)
- Dan Poore (Oxford Archaeology) [Vice-Chair]
- Sorina Spanou (MOLA)
- Rob Sutton (Cotswold Archaeology)
- Will Throssel (Archaeological Research Services)
Chief Executive: Kenneth Aitchison
Contact us at:
Unit 54
Brockley Cross Business Centre
London
SE4 2PD
Email: info@famearchaeology.co.uk