Historic buildings that are largely intact or meet certain other criteria must be recorded using a different methodology than most archaeological sites in order to meet the requirements for historic architecture preservation. As a result, archaeologists working on such sites require a different skill set than that used on most other types sites.
MAC has basic capacity for historic architecture preservation projects, but more often engages the services of specialty firms when projects require in-depth expertise. MAC’s staff can conduct basic compliance activities, including Historic American Building Survey and Historic American Engineering Record documentation for architectural resources as an adjunct to projects with a general cultural resource compliance focus. Where the main focus of projects is architectural resources, however, MAC more often provides archaeological expertise to specialists whose main training is in architecture.
Although historic architecture is not our main area of expertise, we are able to provide basic recording services and we utilize contractors who specialize in the field to ensure that our reports meet all necessary regulations and requirements.