If you work in construction and contracting, you may have times when you run into unexpected issues during land clearing. One of the issues may be the discovery of a possible archaeological site. This not only means halting the progress of the project but also finding the right team to handle the site and determine how to move forward. Before you settle on an aboriginal archaeological team, you'll need to consider a few key points. Here are three things to look for when you choose a team for aboriginal archeology digs.

Services Available

The first thing you need to consider are the services that are available. The three main services you will need are an assessment service, inspection service and a dig service. The assessment service may be available in several forms, but in general, you need a team that can assess the area and determine if what you have found is even a true aboriginal archaeological site.

The assessment will also determine environmental factors and how to proceed with the securing of the site itself. Inspection services will help to determine if any issues may prevent the dig site from moving forward or that may cause an issue with construction. The dig service itself will be necessary if the site is genuine in order to find the artifacts and preserve the site.

Permit Knowledge

Permits are an important part of any archeological dig site. Just like you will need permits to move forward on a construction project, you also need permits to allow the archaeologists to access the area and find the artifacts in the site. One of the most important permits you will need is the OEH permit. The Office of Environment and Heritage gives the OEH permit. An application process is necessary to obtain this permit. You will want an archaeological group that understands this process and can handle the application process and obtaining the permit.

Advisory Knowledge

Ideally, you want a team that will work with your construction team and the company that has hired you for the building project. You want an aboriginal archeology team that has experience in dealing with corporations and can explain the situation in a concise manner. Remember -- the overall goal of aboriginal archaeologists is to preserve the area and the heritage that has been kept in that area. They need to be able to advise you, your employers, and the area government as well as to what steps should be taken in order to do their job and get you back to doing yours.

These are only three of the things you should consider. If you are unfamiliar with dealing with this kind of possible construction issue, contact a professional for assistance. You can contact your local government agency or a professional at a University that can help you narrow down your choices and get the issue squared away one way or another. For more information, contact your local aboriginal archaeology professionals.