Combining a focus on client partnership and service excellence with decades of technical expertise, CEC’s coast-to-coast team of Cultural Resources specialists offer a full range of integrated services to address compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended), the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and other federal, state, and local regulations. Our regulatory and permitting expertise includes established relationships with several federal agencies.
Understanding the cultural landscape of a project area requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach. We offer services to help you identify and evaluate cultural resources early in the development process. Our proactive strategy supports compliance with regulatory requirements, fosters meaningful stakeholder engagement, and ensures that cultural heritage is thoughtfully considered in project decision-making. Our services include:
- Bioarchaeology & Zooarchaeology
- Archaeological Monitoring & Geoarchaeology
- Archaeological Site Discovery Investigations
- Archaeological Evaluation & Mitigation
- Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plans
- Tribal Engagement & Consultation
- Historic Preservation Planning
- Architectural History & HABS/HAER/HALS
- Laboratory & Museum Services
- GIS Services and Remote Sensing
CEC’s archaeologists, scientists, ethnographers, and architectural historians work nationwide and meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for their respective fields. Each has direct experience completing cultural resource investigations ranging from reconnaissance surveys for projects such as roads, pipelines, military facilities, and coal mines to site evaluation and data recovery/site mitigation for multiple resources. Our team has a record of successful, high-quality investigations, leading Section 106 consultations with agencies, stakeholders, applicants, local governments, and Tribal Nations.
MONITORING SERVICES
CEC provides reliable, defensible archaeological monitoring services that protect cultural resources while keeping field operations moving efficiently. Our monitoring programs are built around clear communication protocols, rapid onsite decision making, and documentation practices meeting federal expectations.
CEC’s specialists have significant experience working alongside construction, remediation, and emergency response teams, allowing us to identify and evaluate unanticipated discoveries, including human remains, and to implement proper treatment, respectful handling, and immediate notification procedures consistent with regulations and agency requirements. Whether supporting short-duration activities or multi-season monitoring efforts, CEC delivers scalable services that maintain compliance, reduce client risk, and uphold the highest standards of professional archaeological practice.
