14th September 2005, 03:28 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by deepdigger
Rubbish!
If a development is going to take place on a commercial basis then a budget is going to be set aside by the developer for that. this would include all costs, archaeology and consultants, if we were to cut out the consultants there would be more money in the pot!
Get real people!! Its happening!!
deep
That's a bit simplistic. Budgets are rarely fixed. The development industry is notorious for financial uncertainties. For archaeological jobs the level of work and therefore the costs are based upon the brief from the curator and the unit coming up with an appropriate scheme of work (WSI/Design Spec), not me asking Mr Developer how much he has to spare.
"Oh, there is no consultant on this job. Mmmm..can I have some more money then?"

Oh blow it. Now you've got me going off topic!