21st January 2005, 02:10 PM
In theory developers might wish to avoid cowboy units, in order to avoid hefty fines (ho ho) and expensive delays in starting on site. There are not only loss of profit costs in delayed completion but extension of time costs to the building contractor for denial of acces to the site.
But in reality we need legislation requiring a license to carry out commercial archaeological work. Perhaps the much vaunted and much feared Valetta convention could be invoked to bring this about. Such a license could be withdrawn or suspended if necessary.
Also, the best eyes and ears are the diggers themselves.
But in reality we need legislation requiring a license to carry out commercial archaeological work. Perhaps the much vaunted and much feared Valetta convention could be invoked to bring this about. Such a license could be withdrawn or suspended if necessary.
Also, the best eyes and ears are the diggers themselves.