Development works that impact on significant archaeological remains and deposits require careful project management and project managers with the necessary depth of experience with archaeological contexts.

Margaret Gowen & Company has a proven track record in the management of projects requiring extensive pre-development archaeological excavation, in both urban and rural, dryland and wetland settings. Our approach to archaeological project management has the following key characteristics:

• Comprehensive appraisal of site prior to project commencement
  
• Clear definition of overt issues and development of contingency plans for unforeseen but potentially arising issues
  
• Follow-through to post-excavation analysis
  
• Good communication with developer, engineers and architects
  
• Detailed cost tracking and resource management
  
• Focus on mitigation by design
  
• High quality presentation, including publication, public relations material, lectures and community outreach