About IAC Archaeology

IAC is an award winning archaeological and built heritage consultancy with offices in Wicklow and Belfast. Established in 1998, we have extensive experience helping our clients to manage archaeological risks and meet their objectives.

We provide a comprehensive range of heritage services to private and public sector clients across the island of Ireland and the UK.

Our core philosophy is based on taking the time to understand the needs of our clients, and on delivering the best possible outcomes for them. We achieve this by providing strong representation and by creating flexible and cost-effective solutions to any archaeological issue which may affect a project, from pre-planning through to construction stage.

We place significant emphasis on working in partnership with our clients and on developing long-term working relationships. These ongoing relationships are testament to the quality of our work.

Our focus is on delivering the best possible advice to our clients, through each stage of the development process. We have an in-depth knowledge of the planning process and how this relates to archaeology. This experience allows us create appropriate and robust solutions for our clients that are practical, intelligent and cost effective.

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IAC is an award winning archaeological and built heritage consultancy with offices in Wicklow and Belfast. We provide a comprehensive range of heritage services to private and public sector clients both North and South of the Border.

Our Mission

  • To embrace our Client’s objectives and to work tirelessly to achieve their success
  • To set the standard in all areas of archaeological practice

Who we work with

Avison Young - logo
Turley - logo
Tom Phillips and Associates - logo
Rohan - logo
Quintan - logo
PM Group - logo
OPW - logo
KSN - logo
Jacobs - logo
Highways England - logo
Hines - logo
Green REIT - logo
Collen - logo
Castlethorn - logo
Carrowmore - logo
Bord na Mona - logo
AECOM - logo
Sisk - logo
RPS - logo
Transport Infrastructure Ireland - logo
Ronan Group - logo
Paul Construction - logo
Mountpark - logo
Mitchell McDermot - logo
Lioncor - logo
Linesight - logo
Irish water - logo
Glenveagh - logo
Cogent - logo
Cairn - logo
Bord Gais - logo
ARUP - logo

Our core philosophy is based on taking time to understand the needs of our clients and on delivering the best possible outcomes for them.

We achieve this by providing strong representation and by creating flexible and cost-effective solutions to any archaeological issue which may affect a project from pre-planning through to construction stage.

In particular, their effective work planning, execution and efficient site operations have ensured minimal delays to construction programmes. Their team are always proactive and committed to the delivery of excellence.
Robert Keran
Director
Virtus Project Management
We have been impressed with their professionalism and the collaborative approach of their team in helping us deliver these projects for our clients on time, within budget and with no delay to construction programmes.
Ronan Geoghegan
Director
Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates
The work they produce is of excellent quality and always completed within budget and programme. We would be happy to recommend IAC Archaeology to any prospective clients.
Patricia Thornton
Director
Thornton O’Connor Town Planning
The professionalism and expertise of their team and the thorough approach they take to their work provides us with the assurance we require to help us deliver major projects through all stages of the planning process from feasibility stage to oral hearing.
Barry Corrigan
Technical Director
Roughan & O'Donovan
In particular, their effective work planning, execution and efficient site operations ensured no disruption and downtime was encountered. The IAC team were highly competent in their roles and communicated effectively with the onsite team throughout the project.
Gary Howard
Senior Contracts Manager
, John Paul Construction
We always found IAC to be proactive and professional in their approach and the thoroughness and attention to detail of their team, contributes significantly to the successful outcome of the projects we work on.
Paul Turley
Executive Director
John Spain Associates
Their team is professional, client-facing and have always provided our Clients with good advice at every stage of the planning process.
Stephen Barrett
Director
Tom Philips Associates
The IAC teams were highly competent in their roles and communicated effectively with all members of the project team and the Local Authority.
Liam Foley
Construction Director,
Carrowmore Property Ltd
IAC and their team have always carried out their works in a very efficient manner and to a very high standard and they have employed good management resources to successfully deliver on time and within budget.
Ian McKee
Development Director
Quintain Ireland
From pre-planning submissions, negotiations with statutory authorities, through to onsite works IAC were professional, pragmatic and thorough.
Ian Lydon
Managing Director
Hines Ireland
IAC's team is professional, knowledgeable and they have always provided an expert and efficient service. They have a client-facing approach and have come up with flexible and pragmatic solutions to manage the archaeological requirements on our projects.
Aidan McLernon
Head of Planning
Cairn Homes PLC
The quality of their work and their ability to meet tight deadlines have added value to our projects. I would not hesitate to use them again on future projects.
Justin Farrelly
Planning Manager
Glenveigh Properties PLC

We place significant emphasis on working in partnership with our clients and on developing long term working relationships with them. These ongoing relationships are testament to the quality of our work.

Our focus is on delivering the best possible advice to our clients through each stage of the development process. We have an in-depth knowledge of the Irish planning process and how this relates to archaeology. This experience allows us create appropriate and robust solutions for our clients that are practical, intelligent and cost effective.

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