INFRA Europe - A powerful new archaeological trading group in the heart of Europe

We are proud to announce the creation of INFRA Europe, a powerful new multi-partner archaeological trading group, set to begin operations on major infrastructure projects in the heart of Europe. Combining the extensive expertise and size of our partner companies based in Germany, Ireland and the UK, INFRA Europe will be one of the largest commercial archaeology alliances in the region.

INFRA Europe is a Joint Venture between ADW Archäologische Dienstleistungen Wolff, Network Archaeology Ltd, Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd, SPAU GmbH, and SWA Südwest-Archäologie. Initially concentrating on the exciting and expanding German market, INFRA Europe has been established to specialize in the delivery of large-scale archaeology projects in advance of infrastructure, such as renewable energy generation and linear projects like transmission networks, roads and rail.

INFRA pools the resources and extensive experience of our partners to provide the perfect solution for the delivery of the highest-quality archaeology within the context of large-scale infrastructure development. In the UK, the INFRA JV consisting of Rubicon Heritage and Network Archaeology has already delivered significant archaeological works worth over £20m on HS2 (High Speed 2), which is the largest civil engineering project currently being undertaken in Europe, and has also completed wide-ranging archaeological works in advance of the Southend Airport Business Park.

"As a forward-looking and progressive company, we are delighted to participate in this fantastic new development. Working in partnership with our European partners will allow our team to share and enhance their skills in new and challenging environments to the benefit our clients across Europe. It will help to secure and deliver a greater understanding of our shared archaeological past".

Mark Collard, Rubicon Heritage Services

Memorandum of Agreement, Frankfurt 14th March, 2023

The official signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) took place in Frankfurt at the annual St Patrick’s Day reception hosted by the Irish Government through Enterprise Ireland and the Consul General of Ireland. The event was attended by Irish Government Minister Paschal Donohoe, Consul General of Ireland Anne-Marie Flynn, and Uwe Becker, State Secretary for Europe of the Hessian Government

Our Partners

ADW Archäologische Dienstleistungen Wolff: ADW is a company for archaeological services based in the north of Baden-Württemberg. The team includes experienced archaeologists who have worked with other companies and who enjoy operating with modern technology. ​ADW sets very high standards for the quality of its work - from addressing the soil to evaluating the features, from in-situ investigation and documentation to the on time handover of findings and excavation reports.

Network Archaeology: Network Archaeology is a leading single-source archaeological service with an established history of delivery on major infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in power generation, energy transmission, utilities and transport. Network are known for delivering professional support, taking care of the archaeology and enabling projects to keep moving forward. Network’s approach is founded upon unique commercial awareness and understanding gained within the construction industry.​​

Rubicon Archaeology: Rubicon is a commercial archaeological practice founded in Cork in 2000. It has grown to be one of the largest service providers in the heritage sector in Europe and a market leader in Ireland, with significant expansion into the UK since 2011. Turnover in 2021 exceeded €12m for the first time and the company now employs over 100 archaeologists. Current projects include the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road Project and also HS2, Europe’s largest civil engineering project.

SPAU Sascha Piffko Archäologische Untersuchungen: SPAU offers archaeological expertise for all aspects of construction projects. SPAU supports clients in the context of construction preparation and construction-related measures and the preparation and processing of finds. The focus is on the thorough implementation of the necessary measures based on reliable and transparent preliminary planning.

SWA Südwest-Archäologie: SWA is a young, dynamic company and have many years of practical and scientific experience in the field of archaeology and excavation technology. SWA has its office in Heidelberg and a branch office and warehouse in Landau in der Pfalz.