14th September 2005, 03:27 PM
Deep,
You're talking garbage.
Once the scope of archaeological work has been set (essentially by the curator), the developer has to pay for it, even if the tender price is more than his budget. He cannot decide to pay less for fieldwork just to pay a consultant. If there was no consultant, he would not pay more for the fieldwork - he'd just save some money.
Now - here are some questions for you:
1. Units get their work by tendering against a Specification. Where does the Spec come from?
(clue - most curators don't write them)
2. Tenders have to be assessed and compared both on quality and price. Who does this?
(clue - not curators, and developers don't have the expertise).
3. Both fieldwork and reports have to be monitored to ensure they are done in accordance with the Spec. Who does this?
(clue - curators try, but usually don't have the resources, and can't use the contract to enforce standards as they are not a party to it)
4. If none of the above get done, how will developers procure the archaeological work that they are obliged to do?
Now, take a deep breath, gird your loins for action and prepare for an unaccustomed exersise - actually think before answering.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
You're talking garbage.
Once the scope of archaeological work has been set (essentially by the curator), the developer has to pay for it, even if the tender price is more than his budget. He cannot decide to pay less for fieldwork just to pay a consultant. If there was no consultant, he would not pay more for the fieldwork - he'd just save some money.
Now - here are some questions for you:
1. Units get their work by tendering against a Specification. Where does the Spec come from?
(clue - most curators don't write them)
2. Tenders have to be assessed and compared both on quality and price. Who does this?
(clue - not curators, and developers don't have the expertise).
3. Both fieldwork and reports have to be monitored to ensure they are done in accordance with the Spec. Who does this?
(clue - curators try, but usually don't have the resources, and can't use the contract to enforce standards as they are not a party to it)
4. If none of the above get done, how will developers procure the archaeological work that they are obliged to do?
Now, take a deep breath, gird your loins for action and prepare for an unaccustomed exersise - actually think before answering.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished