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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Infrastructure projects, even small ones, necessitate a varied skill set to adequately deliver the services required for such a project. At Headland, we pride ourselves on our ability to meet these challenges through highly trained and knowledgeable...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Rail infrastructure scheme which required archaeological monitoring due to the proximity of the works to potentially significant remains.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Details The scheme was centred on Rochester Rail station. We monitored all significant groundworks in order to record and investigate archaeological remains. The site lies on...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Headland has in depth experience of providing archaeological input in advance of the construction of many of the largest road schemes in the UK in recent years and we are now transferring our skills in dealing with linear schemes to the rail...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Environmental archaeology has been at the heart of Headland’s work since the company was established.  We can more accurately predict the archaeological risk within a development using our specialist knowledge of soil formation processes and archaeological potential.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text]Geoarchaeology has a particularly useful...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Large infrastructure projects are inevitably complex and must meet strict timetables. Archaeology can be an unpredictable resource and balancing the two needs excellent communication and a clear set of priorities. Headland’s Project Managers, Senior Archaeologists and Site Archaeologists are all well versed in...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]The Edinburgh Trams project was an extremely high profile and high pressure environment, and the archaeological programme both vital and challenging.  The project was subject to intense...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Major infrastructure projects, needing extensive resources, excellent project management skills and a great team spirit, are at the core of Headland’s business. As Principal Contractor, there are additional logistical and Health and Safety challenges. Headland is well-equipped...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Headland have been a key player in the completion of many of the UK’s major transport upgrades. The M74 Completion Project required excellent project management, the ability to manage archaeological works in a large-scale construction programme and an excellent Health and Safety record.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Summary The...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="introtext"]Some jurisdictions, like Northern Ireland, need archaeologists to have a licence to operate.  Headland is able to provide the right people for major projects.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] Project Details As new road schemes were planned in Northern Ireland following the peace dividend, the need for archaeological services also increased....