FIELD CRAS & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY
+Archaeology provides responsive archaeological field services—including Phase I surveys, Phase II testing, and excavation monitoring—to help developers identify cultural resources early, meet regulatory requirements, and keep projects moving.
Identify Cultural Resources Early. Keep Your Project Moving.
A Cultural Resource Assessment Survey (CRAS) is often an important early step in the development process. It helps determine whether archaeological or historic resources may be present within a project area and provides the documentation needed to address applicable cultural-resource requirements before construction begins.
At + Archaeology, we provide field-based archaeological services designed around the realities of development projects: clear scope, rapid mobilization, efficient fieldwork, and precise technical reporting.
WHAT WE DO
Our archaeological field services can include:
Phase I Archaeological Surveys
Systematic field investigations designed to identify archaeological resources within a project area through appropriate surface and subsurface methods.
Phase II Testing & Evaluation
When archaeological resources are identified, additional testing can help determine their boundaries, integrity, characteristics, and potential significance.
Archaeological Monitoring
Professional archaeological observation during ground-disturbing activities where monitoring is appropriate, with procedures for documenting and responding to discoveries.
Historic Resource Investigation
Where appropriate, field investigations can be integrated with historical research and documentation of historic structures, properties, and cultural landscapes.
WHY CONDUCT A CRAS?
For developers, archaeological investigation is not simply about finding artifacts. It is about identifying potential constraints early enough to manage them effectively.
A well-planned survey can help:
Identify archaeological resources before construction begins
Support cultural-resource regulatory requirements
Reduce the potential for unexpected discoveries during construction
Provide reliable information for project planning and permitting
Establish whether additional archaeological investigation may be necessary
Produce clear documentation for review by clients and regulatory agencies
BUILT FOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULES
Development projects operate on schedules. Archaeological work should fit into those schedules—not unnecessarily disrupt them.
+ Archaeology provides responsive field services with an emphasis on:
Rapid Mobilization
We work to respond quickly to project needs and coordinate fieldwork around established project schedules.
Efficient Field Investigation
Our approach is designed to obtain the information necessary for regulatory evaluation while maintaining careful archaeological standards.
Precise Documentation
Field observations, archaeological findings, mapping, photography, and supporting research are systematically documented.
Clear Reporting
We translate field results into concise, technically sound reports designed to support project decision-making and regulatory review.
Direct Communication
As a small specialized consultancy, clients and project partners work directly with the Principal Archaeologist, facilitating quick decisions and straightforward communication.
FROM FIELD INVESTIGATION TO REGULATORY DOCUMENTATION
+Archaeology can support the cultural-resource component of a project from initial field assessment through testing, monitoring, analysis, and final reporting.
We can also work as a specialized archaeological subcontractor for engineering, environmental, transportation, planning, and architectural firms.
HAVE A PROJECT COMING UP?
Whether you are planning a new development, preparing an environmental assessment, or need archaeological support for an active project, contact + Archaeology to discuss the scope, schedule, and appropriate level of investigation.
+ ARCHAEOLOGY, LLC
Cultural Resources Management & Heritage Consulting
561.598.3515
West Palm Beach, Florida
