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  • Final Agenda for FAME Forum 2019

    FAME Forum 2019: Building a Healthier Workplace

    Friday 21st June 2019, 9.30am
    Merchant Taylors Hall, Aldwark, York, YO1 7BX

    Agenda
    The day begins with registration and coffee at 9.30

    9.45 -10.00 Welcome and Introduction
    Chris Brayne, CEO Wessex Archaeology, Vice Chair of FAME

    10.00 -10.25 Why business needs to take mental health seriously
    Dr Christian Van Stolk, The RAND Institute

    10.25 -10.50 The construction industry response to mental health
    Joscelyne Shaw, Mates in Mind

    10.50 -11.20 Tea and Coffee/Networking break

    11.20-11.45 Building diversity –the CIfA Equality and Diversity Special Interest Group
    Alex Grassam, CIfA Equality & Diversity SIG

    11.45-12.10 Enabling archaeologists
    Theresa O’Mahony & Sarah Botfield, The Enabled Archaeology Foundation

    12.10 -12.30 Working with MIND to build a safe culture on the ground
    Alli Preece, Head of HR and Facilities, Cotswold Archaeology

    12.30-13.30 Buffet Lunch

    13.30-14.00 Safety and supply chains on UK mega projects: lessons for archaeology
    Ros Seal, HS2

    14.00 – 14.20 Discussion: How can FAME help to build a safer workplace?
    (Moderator: Dan Poore)

    14.20 – 14.45 The shape we’re in: commercial archaeology in 2019
    Doug Rocks-Macqueen, Deputy CEO, FAME

    14.45 – 15.10 21st century challenges for the commercial sector
    Jen Parker Wooding, CIfA

    15.10 – 15.30 Discussion: What are the key issues for UK commercial archaeology over the next 12 months? What does FAME need to do?
    (Moderator: Tim Malim)

    15.30-15.45 Tea and Coffee.

    The conference will close at 15.45

  • FAME FORUM 2019: Building a Healthier Workplace

    FAME FORUM 2019: Building a Healthier Workplace

    When and Where: Friday, June 21st, The Merchant Taylors Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX

    This year’s FAME Forum takes as its theme ‘Building a Healthier Workplace’.

    Our focus is firstly on well-being, and particularly on mental health. HSE statistics show that 15.4 million working days are lost a year due to stress, depression or anxiety and it’s estimated this costs the UK economy over £70 billion per annum.

    This is a challenge for organisations in all sectors and archaeology is no different. If this is an issue that directly affects the bottom line, it also has deeply personal impacts for our ourselves, our colleagues and our employees. Employers have legal responsibilities and a duty of care, but how far does this extend and what’s the nature of an organisations responsibility under any wider and unwritten social contract? Speakers will look at how mental health issues play out at both the macro and micro level, with presentations from those involved with shaping cross sectoral policy and those implementing solutions on the ground in construction and archaeology.

    The Forum spreads its interest wider than just mental health and speakers will address the impact that issues such as good practice around equality and diversity can have on general well-being and business performance. The archaeology sector is working hard to open up opportunities to all, but more can be done and this is an opportunity to discover how.

    Although the focus of the day is on health, safety and well-being, there is also time for speakers to take the temperature of the sector more generally and consider what we know about commercial performance and employment, and what some of the big issues are going forwards for commercial archaeologists. As was asked last year, have we reached peak archaeology –is this, perhaps, as good as it gets?

    The Forum always offers a stimulating mix of speakers from within and outside our sector, but it also to provides a space for senior managers, those managing projects, functions and the organisation overall, a space to meet, network, catch up and enjoy talking shop. It’s more intimate and more focused than other events and we try to ensure it’s all relevant to the hugely challenging job of delivering great archaeology, great jobs, and great businesses.

    Tea, coffee and a buffet lunch will be provided on the day and once again we are delighted to be based at the beautiful and historic Merchant Taylors Hall.

    All members and partners can claim up to two free tickets. All other tickets are £85. Tickets are available on Eventbrite using this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fame-forum-2019-building-a-safer-workplace-tickets-62580001469

    We look forward to welcoming you in York.

    Tim Malim, FAME Chair

     

     

    Provisional running order

    The day begins with registration and coffee at 9.30

    9.45 -10.00 Welcome and Introduction

    Chris Brayne, CEO Wessex Archaeology, Vice Chair of FAME

    10.00 -10.25 Why business needs to take mental health seriously

    Dr Christian Van Stolk, The RAND Institute

    10.25 -10.50 The construction industry response to mental health

    Speaker to be confirmed, Mates in Mind

    10.50 -11.20 Tea and Coffee/Networking break

    11.20-11.45 Building diversity –the CIfA Equality and Diversity Special Interest Group

    Dr Hannah Cobb (university of Manchester) and Joe Flatman (National Trust)

    11.45-12.10 Enabling archaeologists

    Theresa O’Mahony, The Enabled Archaeology Foundation

    12.10 -12.30 Working with MIND to build a safe culture on the ground

    Alli Preece, Head of HR and Facilities, Cotswold Archaeology

    12.30-13.30 Buffet Lunch

    13.30-14.00 Safety and supply chains on UK mega projects: lessons for archaeology

    Ros Seal, HS2

    14.00 – 14.20 Discussion: How can FAME help to build a safer workplace?

    (Moderator: Dan Poore)

    14.20 – 14.45 The shape we’re in: commercial archaeology in 2019

    Doug Rocks-Maqueen, Deputy CEO, FAME

    14.45 – 15.10 21st century challenges for the commercial sector

    Jen Parker Wooding, CIfA

    15.10 – 15.30 Discussion: What are the key issues for UK commercial archaeology over the next 12 months? What does FAME need to do?

    (Moderator: Tim Malim)

    15.30-15.45 Tea and Coffee. The conference will close at 15.45

     

     

  • Notice and Agenda for FAME AGM

    This is the notice to FAME members of the AGM

    Please register for the AGM at this Eventbrite event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fame-annual-general-meeting-tickets-62317938632

    Notification of FAME 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR on Thursday 20th June 2018 commencing at 5.30pm

    Agenda

    1. Apologies
    2. Register of approved voting members and declaration of quorum
    3. Minutes of the 2018 AGM
    4. Report from the Chair
    5. Treasurer’s Report
    6. Chief Executive’s Report
    7. Election of members of the Board of Directors

    The following Directors have resigned:

    • Tim Holden (Headland Archaeology)
    • Colm Moloney (Rubicon Archaeology)
    • Neil Holbrook (Cotswold Archaeology)

    The following have been nominated for election

    • Luke Craddock-Bennett (Headland Archaeology)

    This leaves TWO positions of Director to be filled by nomination and confirmatory vote at the general meeting (see NOTE 3. below)

    8. Special Resolution

    The members of the Company who at the date of this resolution are entitled to attend and vote at general meetings of the Company, hereby unanimously resolve upon the following resolution:

    THAT the existing articles of association be modified as follows:

    The wording of Article 4 be amended
    From:
    The Companys objects (Objects) are specifically restricted to the following:

    a) To represent the interests of archaeological businesses in the United Kingdom

    To:

    a) To represent the interests of archaeological businesses in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

    9. Items for information and discussion Member feedback

    10. AOB

    A presentation will be given by Dr Tim Evans of the Archaeology Data Service
    Drinks and a buffet will be served after the meeting.

    The renowned FAME social will continue afterwards, until late, at the Eagle and Child, 9 High Petergate.

    NOTES

    1. Representation and voting at AGM

    In accordance with sections 21 – 23 of our Articles of Association member organisations have one vote and shall nominate an authorised representative to vote. The authorised representative will normally be the primary named individual in the FAME records.

    2. Members have a right to appoint a proxy to attend and vote in their stead under section 324 of the Companies Act 2006 and Article 19 of the FAME Articles of Association. Proxies must be notified to the Board ahead of the AGM, by letter/email signed by the authorised representative (to: info@famearchaeology.co.uk).

    3. Members of the Board

    During 2018/2019 three members of the board have resigned.
    Written nominations, duly seconded and with the written consent of the nominee, must be received not less than 14 days before the date of the AGM – i.e. by noon on 7th June. Email evidence will be acceptable. Nominations should be sent to the Chair, Tim Malim: tmalim@slrconsulting.com

    4. Subscriptions for 2019-20 are due immediately after the AGM. Prompt payment will be much appreciated. A small uplift of c 5% will be applied with details circulated separately.

  • FAME Forum 2019 Dates

    Thursday 20th June, 5.30pm FAME AGM, Barley Hall York

    Friday 21st June, FAME Forum, Merchant Taylors Hall, York

    The theme of this year’s Forum will be ‘Building a culture of well-being’ –and we will be asking the question ‘are archaeological employers doing enough to create a safe environment for their employees?’ The day will bring together examples of best practice across a range of areas looking at changing legislation and regulation, CDM issues, employee perspectives, and wider topics of well-being such mental health and diversity. The aim will be to equip senior managers to understand the range of current issues and how to address them within their organisations.

    In addition, FAME will look to provide an overview of the industry/market and the likely challenges running into 2020. As usual, the Forum is also a great opportunity to catch up with other members and network with new faces.

    If you or others within your organisation would like to present a paper on the day get in touch with CEO Nick Shepherd at info@famearchaeology.co.uk.

    Registration details will be available shortly.

  • Call for Papers for the CIfA Conference

    Call for Papers for the CIfA Conference

    The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, the professional body for UK archaeologists, has put out a call for their annual conference:

    Hosted at the Royal Armouries Museum, our 2019 annual conference event will be packed with sessions, training and networking opportunities. Our usual three-day conference programme includes papers, seminars and activities that aim to provide a forum for delegates to discuss and explore ideas around social value, public benefit, and the creation of knowledge. It offers the opportunity to think about legacy and how the work we undertake now will impact on future generations – from inspiring future careers to learning lessons from our failures. We will also consider how a multitude of stakeholders – archaeologists, policy makers, clients, the public – value our discipline: financially, politically and intellectually and think about how effective we are in communicating that value through the stories we tell.

    We are now calling for papers from individuals, groups or organisations for the sessions set out in our draft programme.

    To submit a proposal for a paper email the session organisers with the title of your paper and an abstract of up to 150
    words. Make sure you include your name and contact details in your submission. Let them know if there are any days when you are unable to attend the conference.

    The deadline for the submission of papers is 1 December 2018

    For more details please see the CIfA website here- https://www.archaeologists.net/conference/2019

  • FAME Forum 2017

    Members and non-member are invited to the annual FAME Forum, to be held in York on Friday 23rd June. This years theme is Innovation and the focus will be on how new ways of working, new techniques and new technology are transforming how we investigate the past.  Faced with the demands of clients for more effective working, policymakers for a more streamlined approach, and with the prospects of a significant capacity gap resulting from demand from major infrastructure projects, developing and investing in new techniques and technologies is more important than ever. How can we do things more quickly and economically, while enhancing quality? How do we find the resources to support research and development?

    The day will bring together speakers and delegates from across the heritage sector, but also more widely from the construction and development industry to discuss how innovation can be supported, encouraged and embedded through the supply chain. We will hear from speakers whose role it is to make innovation work at the sector level, on large complex construction projects, but also where the focus is very much on archaeology. A range of speakers will also look at the latest process, technological and science-based developments in the heritage sector including on-site digital recording, BIM, remote sensing and use of VR.

    The aim of the day is to update us all on current thinking around innovation and to generate ideas about what individual firms and the sector needs to do to drive innovation in archaeology.

    There may still some slots available in the programme to showcase your innovative work and any members who would like to speak should get in touch asap.

    The FAME AGM will also be held in York on the evening beforehand with the usual social afterwards. Details will soon be circulated to members.

    Tickets for the FAME Forum can now be obtained from EVENTBRITE.

     

  • FAME Forum 2016: final programme and booking details

    Final details of this year’s FAME Forum in York are now available to download here, together with a booking form here.

    Alternatively, tickets can be booked directly through Eventbrite.

    The Forum is open to everyone,members and non members. Members have up to two tickets free (with additional tickets at £40). Non members can purchase tickets at £85 each.

    If you are a member, why not turn up the evening beforehand and attend the AGM (see below for details), or make a weekend of it with free admission to York Archaeological Trust attractions.

    Spaces are limited so please book early.

  • FAME AGM, Thursday 23rd June York

    The Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers Limited will be held at Barley Hall,  2 Coffee Yard,  York, YO1 8AR on Thursday 23rd June 2015 commencing at 5pm.

    The meeting will be followed by a reception, with food and drink, from 6.00 -7.30pm.

    The Agenda includes:

    • Report from the Chair
    • Treasurer’s Report
    • Chief Executive’s Report
    • Election of Officers and members of the Committee
    • Proposals for change to subscriptions
    • Update on CSCS cards
    • Update on FAME strategy

    A full Agenda can be seen here, and the proposals for change to subscriptions here.

    The meeting is open to all members although only FULL MEMBERS (not Affiliates) are entitled to vote.

    Members can book their free place at the AGM on Eventbrite. Don’t delay, places are limited.

  • Provisional Running order and advance details for the FAME Forum 2016

    Challenges in UK Archaeological Capacity: Opportunities for sustainable growth

    Friday 24th June, Merchant Adventurers Hall York

    The recovery in the construction market together with plans for large scale investment in infrastructure present the archaeology sector with opportunities for growth over the next 5 to 10 years. The challenge is to how to grow capacity and capability in ways that are sustainable, both in terms of the quality of research output and business performance.

    This years FAME Forum takes a broad view across England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland to take the temperature of the individual markets, and better understand what the prospects are for commercial archaeology within the context of government policy and development plans.

    Speakers will also look at different ways of managing capacity issues; a client perspective on a single large project, a business consultant looking at how individual suppliers can respond, and the CIfA will provide the latest update on options for recruitment, training and staff development.

    This year’s FAME Forum will bring together senior practitioners to ask 

    • What is the scale and nature of the capacity challenge facing the sector?
    • How are changes in demand likely to differ regionally across the UK and Ireland.?
    • How will changes to legislation and within national heritage agencies in Wales and Scotland effect commercial archaeology?
    • What lessons can be learned form earlier phases of major infrastructure investment in Ireland?
    • How big is HS2 and what are the detailed plans for delivering archaeology?
    • How can individual organisations build sustainable business models that deliver on both archaeological quality and healthy returns?
    • Have we finally learned to love staff development?

     

    • Admission is free to FAME members and £85 to non-members, including lunch, morning coffee and afternoon tea.
    • Tickets must be booked in advance on the attached booking form.
    • If you apply to join FAME, you will be entitled to free admission – an immediate saving of up to £170.
    • The Forum is supported by York Archaeological Trust, and admission to the Forum provides free entry to the Trust’s many visitor attractions including DIG, Barley Hall, the Richard III experience at Monk Bar, and the Henry VII experience at Micklegate, throughout the weekend.
    • Also note: the AGM (for FAME members only) will be held at 5pm on Thursday 23rd June, at Barley Hall, followed by a wine reception from 6-8pm.

    Provisional Programme 

    9.30 Coffee

    9.45 Welcome and introduction 

    Nick Shepherd, Chief Executive, FAME
    Terry Suthers, MBE Chairman,York Archaeological Trust

    10.00 Development, skills and capacity; the view from Historic England
    Bob Hook, Historic Environment Analyst, Historic England

    10.30 Managing major infrastructure in the Republic of Ireland
    Ronan Swann, Head of Archaeology and Heritage, Transport Infrastructure Ireland

    11.00 Coffee 

    11.30 Wales –new structures and opportunities
    Neil Maylin, Senior Heritage Environment Planning Officer CADW

    12.00 Scotland –new structures and opportunities

    Rebecca Jones, Head of Archaeology, Historic Environment Scotland

    12.30 Questions and discussion

    13.00 Buffet lunch 

    14.00 HS2: planning for delivery

    Helen Glass, Historic Environment Lead, HS2

    14.30 Growing pains: strategies to enhance quality and the bottom line

    Christopher Dore, Chief Executive, Heritage Business International

    15.00 Time to get serious about staff development

    Kate Geary, Standards Development Manager, CIfA

    15.30 Questions and discussion 15.45 Tea and close

    The Booking Form for this event will be up and running within the next week and will be posted to all members.

  • Selling the benefits of archaeology: integrating with geotechnical works

    We routinely piggy back aspects of early stage geoarchaeological survey on geotechnical test-pitting and coring, saving money and time in the process. However, it’s also possible to see archaeological investigation as a great opportunity to give the geotechnical team enhanced access to the site, with better opportunities for more cost effective and accurate sampling. Not only has this the potential to provide better engineering data, but also to save the client money.

    A good recent example of this, albeit on a very large scale, is the Convoys Wharf project in Deptford, London where FAME members MoLA and CgMs investigated the Royal dockyards founded by Henry VIII. You can read about the archaeology of the project here, but a recent presentation at the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists, given by Hugh Mallet, Technical Director of BurroHappold Engineering outlined some of the advantages to his specialism of integrating archaeological works including;

    • obtaining enhanced definition of the ground model,
    • getting good quality lab data at no extra cost, and
    • having access to large areas to ground truth spot data.

    BurroHappold worked closely with the archaeological team to ensure they got good access to the site (establishing a hot line for emergency call out) with access to the excavation records to enhance the geotechnical model.

    The full presentation can be seen here, although if you are short of time scroll down to slides 33 to 36.

    A win win for the archaeologists, geotech team, and the client.