SHiP’s archaeology teams are led by principal investigators who are all well-versed in federal, state, and local regulations governing archaeological studies and committed to working alongside clients to develop cost-effective, timely solutions that allow projects to move forward in an effective manner.
SHiP routinely uses geophysics, including ground-penetrating radar, magnetometry, and electrical resistivity equipment to locate potential archaeological sites and other underground features.
SHiP is also well-versed in historic archaeology, which includes study of everything from farmsteads, towns, tollhouses, taverns, and general mercantile structures to portions of large urban centers. Studies in these settings help reveal information on the changes in the urban landscape over time, from early pioneer settlements and urban farmsteads to the industrialization and growth of the cityscape.
SHiP's archaeology services include:
- Archival research and literature reviews
- Phase I identification surveys
- Phase II National Register evaluations
- Phase III data recovery
- Artifact analysis
- Section 106 and Native American consultation
- NEPA cultural resource support
- Construction/Archaeological site monitoring