Why AAHA?

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Applied Archaeology and History Associates, Inc. (AAHA) is a women-owned, SBA 8(a) and DBE-certified full-service cultural resources management service provider focused on the efficient and timely execution of cultural resources projects on behalf of our clients. For 25 years, AAHA has helped our clients navigate local, state, and federal compliance frameworks, including federal compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

We provide our clients with expert and ethical consultation in a wide variety of services and hold our results to a consistently high analytical standard. We deploy expertise, technology, and professionalism in order to maximize efficiency and protect cultural resources in a responsible and effective manner. We also strive to achieve an equitable balance of economic, political, and social rights and opportunities for each project. The AAHA advantage lies in our Core Capabilities, including:

AAHA is committed to delivering every project to completion in the most efficient manner possible. Our team implements a wide range of scalable project management tools that generate client facing, well-organized systems that maximize efficiency from start to finish. All of our project management systems are fully integrated to allow for immediate responses to every project requirement. The result is the highest quality service at a highly competitive price.

The AAHA team is staffed with dedicated and well-qualified subject matter experts, featuring a combined experience in the industry of over 100 years. We consistently produce results that meet or exceed industry compliance standards. Every task executed on behalf of our clients is conducted with conscientiousness, integrity, and professional responsibility. We maintain a consistent high standard for our deliverables with an exhaustive internal Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) program that ensures excellence in every aspect of a project.

The AAHA team has been providing personalized, responsive service since 1998. Through decades of experience, we begin each project with a few universal truths that guide our unique approach:

  • “No two projects are alike”. Every project, no matter how big or small, requires individual attention to responsibly and efficiently ensure its effective completion.
  • “The regulatory environment can be very challenging when applied in different locations”. From evolving interpretations of federal compliance law to the challenges of navigating overlapping and potentially conflicting local and state requirements, every project requires an in-depth knowledge of the different legal frameworks in play.
  • “Efficient communication is often the key to successful CRM project completion”. CRM compliance is rooted in early and consistent consultation with stakeholders. The more parties at the table from a project’s inception, the more likely a positive outcome will ensue. This requires an unwavering commitment to responsive and transparent communication.

The AAHA team prides itself on our commitment to timely and personalized communication. Our business thrives when we connect with your team in a way that promotes solutions-oriented, forward-thinking, and teamwork-based outcomes. Our team is available at any time via email, phone, text, or direct messaging to satisfy any project requirement.

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