A presentation from Ronan Swan (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) at the 2024 FAME Forum.
Author: Doug Rocks-Macqueen
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Changes to CSCS: Update and Planning for the Way Forward
A presentation from Luke Brannlund (Chair of FAME H&S Group) at the 2024 FAME Forum.
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Re-entering the Eurozone with old friends and new
A presentation from Colm Moloney (Rubicon Heritage) at the 2024 FAME Forum.
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1966 and All That! The Growth of Cultural Resources Management in the United States…
A presentation by Richard Grubb & Ellen Turco (ACRA) at the 2024 FAME Forum.
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FAME’s Carbon Calculator
A presentation from Chris Springett (Spring Environmental) at the 2024 FAME Forum.
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A New Model for Global Heritage Management
A presentation from Chronicle Heritage at the 2024 FAME Forum.
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Safe Working for Archaeologists as part of UK Construction Projects
The FAME Health and Safety Working Group creates Health and Safety Guides, to provide detailed practical advice to our members and for the archaeological sector. This guide focuses on presenting an overview of managing health and safety on constructions sites in the UK. However, while the laws and guidance are specific to the UK, much of the best practice and process are applicable to any country.
“Field-based commercial archaeology is often undertaken in advance of or alongside construction and the rules, regulations and approved codes of practice relevant to the construction industry can for the most part be readily applied to archaeology when carried out in a construction environment. Whilst the ‘standard’ methodologies, and many of the procedures and equipment used to ensure Health and Safety across the construction industry are applicable in an archaeological context, they may require additional risk assessment and adaptation to ensure that they are suitable and proportionate. Above all, the health and safety of those undertaking or affected by the activity must be considered holistically and must ensure that the high standards of archaeological investigation, recovery and recording required by UK planning legislation are delivered. The health, safety and wellbeing of all involved must remain the foremost concern.”
You can download the guide below. They rarely change but occasional updates do occur and it is best to check this page for the most recent version.
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Submissions Open for Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2024
Submissions are open for Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2024. The publications seeks to showcase the value archaeology brings to Scotland and report on the delivery of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy’s key aims. This year will be the seventh issue, following on from our successful issues of the past six years and a five year review. Like previous years, this issue will be fully digital, available for free online and in an accessible format.
The 2024 theme is inclusivity in Scottish Archaeology, and they would particularly welcome content around this topic, along with news or stories you may have as well as information for upcoming initiatives and events from the wider archaeological community.
They have room for submissions of no more than around 300 words at the most, but would also welcome short pieces of news or notices around 50 words in length. Submissions should have at least two high-res images to illustrate the story, and more if possible. For guidelines on your submission, including image captions, copyright, and our editing process, please refer to their notes for contributors page.
Please send your submissions to ArchaeologyStrategy@hes.scot no later than the 12th of July.
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2024 FAME Forum and AGM
Tickets for the FAME Forum and AGM are now on sale. In bit of change from previous years – we are going to have an excursion (tour) of York on the Thursday, 4:30pm before the AGM. Also, the location of the AGM has been moved so both it and the FAME are at Merchant Taylor’s Hall. As always, we will be meeting up for a social get together after the AGM.
You can book your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/fame/1256162
FAME members get two FREE tickets + an extra free ticket if you bring an early/mid careers person. Please book the AGM tickets if you will be attending that so we can have a head count.
Programme
Thursday, June 27th
4:30pm Excursion (tour) around York
6:00pm AGM
6:30pm Fish and chips
7:30pm Social (Fat Badger pub and surrounding establishments)
Friday, June 28th
9:00am Arrival/check-in
10:00am Introduction
10:10am FAME’s Carbon Calculator, Chris Springett, Spring Environmental
10:35am Changes to CSCS: Update and Planning for the Way Forward, Luke Brannlund, Chair of FAME H&S Group.
11:00am Meet FAME members – York Osteoarchaeology
11:10am Teas/Coffees
11:30am 1966 and All That! The Growth of Cultural Resources Management in the United States and the Emerging Strength of the American Cultural Resources Association, Richard Grubb & Ellen Turco, ACRA
11:55am Current developments in TII Archaeology and Heritage, Ronan Swan, Transport Infrastructure Ireland
12:20pm Meet FAME members – Heritage Business International
12:30pm Lunch
2:00pm A New Model for Global Heritage Management, Steve Karacic, Chronicle Heritage
2:25pm Re-entering the Eurozone with old friends and new, Colm Moloney, Rubicon Heritage.
2:50pm Meet FAME members – Magnitude Surveys
3:00pm teas and coffees
3:30pm State of the Archaeological Market 2022-23, Kenneth Aitchison, FAME.
3:55 Close
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FAME Member update: four members now Heneb
Heneb the new pan-Wales Trust for Welsh Archaeology was formed on 1 April 2024 following the merger of the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts and FAME members – Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, Dyfed Archaeological Trust, Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust, and Gwynedd Archaeological Trust.
Its Board of Trustees met for its inaugural meeting on 26th April in Welshpool, opening a new chapter for archaeology in Wales. Heneb’s mission is:
“Inspiring communities to connect with their past by discovering and safeguarding the
archaeological heritage of Wales.”
Heneb becomes responsible for managing the Regional Historic Environment Records, which contain information on over 25,000 archaeological and historic sites and monuments across Wales. As a combined agency it also provides archaeological planning services, heritage management advice, and the community engagement programs previously offered by the 4 regional trusts, making it one the largest heritage management organisations in the UK with over 70 staff.Dr Carol Bell, the former Acting President of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, has been appointed as the Chair of Trustees of Heneb and Richard Nicholls, formerly of the Arts Council of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru assumed his role as its inaugural Chief Executive on 15th April 2024.
“With the formation of Heneb, Wales now has a national charity for archaeology. This is a truly exciting moment for archaeology in Wales as we combine the skills and expertise of the former regional trusts to become a significant heritage organisation. Heneb has both responsibility for the Historic Environment Record in Wales, but we can also provide the full range of commercial services required to provide solutions to planning needs and heritage site project management.”
Richard NichollsFor more information about Heneb and its activities, please visit the trust’s website at
www.heneb.org.uk