tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279887958085077691.post241510957484547245..comments2024-02-22T10:35:12.485-08:00Comments on Cultural Property Observer: Data Archaeology, Remote Sensing and 3D Printer Technology Offer Solutions for the FutureCultural Property Observerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924359202414555962noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279887958085077691.post-58805399921618163032015-02-25T02:20:33.036-08:002015-02-25T02:20:33.036-08:00"Archaeological services can amount to betwee..."Archaeological services can amount to between 1 and 3 per cent of contractors' total construction cost," says the 'New Scientist Tech,' report. This huge cost is passed on to the buyer and can run to millions.<br /><br />The beneficiaries of this huge con trick are the archaeologists themselves, whose job security and high salaries are dependent on the laws forcing developers to bring them in prior to construction. <br /><br />It's all a bit like Ford Motors, for example, sponsoring a law to be passed in their favor that all government departments must buy Ford automobiles to the exclusion of all others. <br /><br />Corrupt? Not if you're a Ford employee/shareholder. <br /><br />Warm wishes<br /><br />John Howland<br />England<br />John Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752752229384757087noreply@blogger.com