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Archaeology and Solar Good Practice Guide
We are pleased to announce that FAME, with ALGAO:UK, CIfA, Historic England, Cadw, Department of Communities, UK Government, have been…
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Resources for Explaining HERs
Many times, we get questions from the public and our clients about archaeological processes and resources, one of which is…
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FAME response to NPPF consultation
FAME (the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers) is the trade association for commercial archaeology companies operating in the UK…
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Sponsorship Opportunities FAME Forum 2026
FAME, the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers, is the tradeassociation for companies working in development-led archaeology in the UK…
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Digging into digital – efficiencies and ethics
An event being organised by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Community, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). …
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Commercial Archaeological Geophysics Seminar, July 2026
The Commercial Archaeological Geophysics Seminar returns in 2026 Being organised by FAME member Magnitude Surveys. See the announcement below: After…
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Fencing and Security of Archaeological Excavations – A FAME H&S Guide
Archaeological organisations have a duty of care to prevent danger arising from their work. In the United Kingdom, this is…
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Job: CEO of FAME
This job posting is now closed. FAME is seeking to review its Chief Executive role to provide the trade association…
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Gaining an understanding of soil carbon and its management in an archaeological context
Historic England has commissioned research to better understand carbon loss from soil during archaeological excavation. The report outlines the properties…
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Using the FAME Carbon Calculator for Commercial Archaeology
A presentation at the 2025 FAME Forum by Spring Environmental. https://youtu.be/-hxPIQ7udQI
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Workshop two: “Ouch I’m new here” – mitigating the risks to new starters.
A presentation from the FAME H&S group at the 2025 FAME Forum.
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FAME Carbon Calculator Updated – December 2025
We have updated the FAME Carbon Calculator to version 2.22. It now includes hotels and subsistence. Staying locally has a…
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FAME at Fifty: how mature is archaeological business?
A presentation from Tim Malim, Chair, FAME Board & Director, Hampton Heritage Design & Consultancy Ltd, at the 2025 FAME…
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FAME@50 – Leading Health and Safety in Archaeology
A presentation from Luke Brannlund Safety, Health and Environment Manager, Cotswold Archaeology & Chair, FAME Health & Safety Group, at…
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Historic England and Commercial Archaeology: reflections on current and future priorities
A presentation from Barney Sloane, National Specialist Services Director, Historic England, at the 2025 FAME Forum.
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Contract Risk
A presentation from Tariq Mian, Head of Heritage – Archaeology & Heritage Insurance Division, Towergate Insurance, at the 2025 FAME…
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The Association’s Role in Industry
A presentation from Amanda Stratton, CEO ACRA, at the 2025 FAME Forum.
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Offsite Biodiversity Net Gain and the Historic Environment
A presentation from Nick Overton (Oxford Archaeology) at the 2025 FAME Forum.
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Trowels and Cressida: a love story set in a period of conflict
A presentation by Peter Hinton (Independent) at the 2025 FAME Forum.
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ACRA 2025 Meeting Report from FAME’s CEO
Following the attendance and contribution of Amanda Stratton, the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA)’s Chief Executive to our AGM and…