The latest Archaeological Market Survey report, produced by Landward Research on behalf of Historic England, FAME and CIfA is now available. Providing a unique analysis of the archaeological sector as part of the overall UK economy, the report is based on survey responses from FAME members and CIfA Registered Organisations.<\/p>\n
Key Findings<\/p>\n
\u2022 The market for archaeological services continued to expand in 2015-16
\n\u2022 The numbers employed in the commercial sector rose and have returned to levels previously experienced in 2009
\n\u2022 Turnover and profitability have increased across the sector and salaries have generally increased by more than the rate of inflation
\n\u2022 The vast majority of income comes from private sector clients, with residential development being the most important market sector
\n\u2022 Business confidence is high (but has been affected by the uncertainty following the EU referendum)
\n\u2022 Employers are continuing to invest in skills training for their staff but fieldwork skills are still the most commonly reported as being lost
\n\u2022 Numbers of archaeological staff providing expert advice to local planning authorities are still falling and this remains a serious concern for the sector<\/p>\n