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:
- 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
- Bioarchaeology & Zooarchaeology
- Archaeological Monitoring & Geoarchaeology
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.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
CEC understands that the role of the consultant is to support transportation agencies by providing clear, responsive, and defensible guidance that advances their mission and serves the public interest. We recognize the importance of stewarding taxpayer dollars wisely. We offer scalable services that meet our clients’ needs, from rapid-response solutions for emerging issues to long-term, multidisciplinary studies requiring sustained coordination. Our team includes professionals with direct experience working under FHWA’s formal delegation of NHPA Section 106 responsibilities, giving us practical insight into federal expectations and documentation standards. CEC is also well-versed in assisting local governments with cultural resources studies, Section 106 compliance, and project development needs, enabling us to add value across the full spectrum of transportation project delivery.
