Sustainable Heritage Solutions has Experts to deal with any Acheology resource
Geomatics
Using digital technologies in the process of preserving the cultural heritage record is an integral part of all of our projects at ASI. Our geomatics team is comprised of experts in geographic data collection and spatial data analysis. We use some of the latest field techniques for data capture, including unmanned aerial vehicles for photography, total station theodolite (TST) survey and high precision GPS survey which allow us to create accurate data sets for the purposes of heritage management, predictive modeling and historical GIS analysis. This in turn aids in creating a more streamlined and efficient workflow that is capable of adapting to all types of cultural heritage projects.
Remote and Sensing
Remote sensing is a cost-effective, non-intrusive and quick way of identifying archaeological and heritage features in advance of development. These techniques are especially relevant in sensitive and protected archaeological and heritage sites. The main techniques used are geophysical survey techniques such as magnetometry, ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistance and electromagnetic survey as well as aerial photography and LIDAR surveys. All require specialist equipment and expert analysis of the results which we can provide.
Culrural Heritage
SHS was founded in response to increasing public awareness of the importance of Ontario’s heritage resources. We began our operations with a focus on providing archaeological consulting services, but quickly began to apply a more holistic and comprehensive approach to cultural heritage management. Our leadership team formally expanded our range of services to include heritage planning services with the development of a dedicated Cultural Heritage Division in the late 1990s.
Articraft
SHS was founded in response to increasing public awareness of the importance of Ontario’s heritage resources. We began our operations with a focus on providing archaeological consulting services, but quickly began to apply a more holistic and comprehensive approach to cultural heritage management. Our leadership team formally expanded our range of services to include heritage planning services with the development of a dedicated Cultural Heritage Division in the late 1990s.
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| Our team of provincially licensed archaeologists and cultural heritage specialists provide expert archaeological and cultural heritage evaluations. | When protection of sites isn't possible, our archaeologists call on their unparalleled expertise to conduct Stage 4 mitigative excavations throughout Ontario. | Our cultural heritage specialists offer a range of consulting services in built heritage and cultural landscape conservation, planning and management. | SHS are industry leaders in the development of archaeological and cultural heritage landscape policy and guidelines for municipal, regional and provincial clients. |
The Authority of Experience
We have completed over 5,000 projects throughout Ontario, and with a full time, permanent, staff of over 50 individuals and an additional seasonal staff of up to approximately 50 field technicians, we have the logistical and human resources necessary to bring any cultural heritage management project to fruition.
Heritage Toronto Special Achievement Award
Our founder, Dr Ron Williamson, was the recipient of the 2019 Special Achievement Award from Heritage Toronto which celebrates people who have made exceptional contributions to Toronto’s heritage. This video introduction played at the awards ceremony, and features the ROM’s New World Archaeology Technician April Hawkins, and former Chief of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation Carolyn Kin Learn More
Our founder, Dr Ron Williamson, was the recipient of the 2019 Special Achievement Award from Heritage Toronto which celebrates people who have made exceptional contributions to Toronto’s heritage. This video introduction played at the awards ceremony, and features the ROM’s New World Archaeology Technician April Hawkins, and former Chief of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation Carolyn Kin Learn More