AIS Environmental Ltd has recently added archaeological services to its portfolio with the employment of four full-time archaeologists.
This is the first time in Malta that archaeological services are being offered within the framework of a consulting firm. This industry-first ensures greater professionalism in the quality of work, public liability cover, professional indemnity and increased accountability.
The team, led by Edward Calleja, a leading archaeologist with many years of experience in the field, is the largest organised team of archaeological professionals in Malta.
The new services in cultural heritage being provided by AIS include archival research and the compilation of desk-based assessments such as Environment Impact Assessment cultural heritage studies and on-site monitoring of re-developments, excavations, and recording of finds.
AIS CEO Mario Schembri said the inclusion of archaeological services within the firm’s portfolio adds a new dimension in the depth and quality of service the consultancy provides.
“The employment of four archaeologists can be considered as an industry-first, especially as this field is usually characterised by professionals working in isolation,” he said.
Established in 1995, AIS was the first environmental consultancy firm in Malta. While serving as the environmental arm of AIS Group, it also provides a spectrum of consultancy services related to the environment.
Over the past 17 years AIS has carried out many projects of national importance such as the development of the waste and sewage treatment facilities, the TEN-T road network, the extension to the Delimara power station and more recently, the three wind farm projects.