The Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis

Name

The Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis

Legal name

Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, Inc.

Website

https://arcstl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cultural Resource Management Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated through archaeological surveys, architectural documentation, archival research, GIS mapping, and consultation services for construction and development projects. Revenue is earned through individual client engagements with pricing based on project scope and requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ARC provides professional cultural resource management consulting, including Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys, architectural survey and documentation, contract archaeology, archival research, GIS mapping, and consultation services for Section 106 compliance. Services are delivered by trained professionals meeting Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards and are sold to construction companies, developers, government agencies, and municipalities across the Midwest.

Product overview

The Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis (ARC) offers a comprehensive suite of cultural resource management services as a single unified offering. The core services include Cultural Resource Survey (Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys), Architectural Survey and Documentation, Contract Archaeology, Archival Research, Consultation, and GIS Mapping. These services are designed to help clients comply with Section 106 requirements and State Historic Preservation Office standards. ARC also provides community-focused services including Community Excavations and Museum Display Consultation. All services meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards and are delivered by trained professionals qualified to work in Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cultural Resource Survey Services Comprehensive cultural resource survey offerings including Phase I (identification), Phase II (evaluation), and Phase III (mitigation/data recovery) archaeological investigations as required by the Section 106 process. Designed for construction companies, developers, and government agencies needing regulatory compliance.
• Architectural Survey and Documentation Architectural survey services for bridges, buildings, structures, landmarks, and landscapes, including determination of eligibility for and nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). For construction, government, and preservation clients.
• Contract Archaeology Prehistoric and historic contract archaeology including survey, site recordation, determination of NRHP eligibility, site testing, site mitigation, and laboratory analysis. For construction, government, and preservation clients.
• Archival Research Services Prehistoric and historic archival research covering parcel, community, and regional backgrounds; cemetery identification and documentation; and genealogy services. For government agencies, developers, and community clients.
• Consultation Services Professional consultation addressing the potential for cultural resources, potential for marked and/or unmarked graves, and museum exhibits. For developers, municipalities, and community organizations.
• GIS Mapping Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping services for cultural resource management studies, providing spatial analysis and visualization for projects across the Midwest.
• Community Excavations Community-based excavation projects, including prior work at the Fort Zumwalt site (War of 1812 period house-fort in O'Fallon, Missouri) and the original St. Ferdinand Church (18th century French colonial church in Florissant, Missouri). For municipalities and community organizations.
• Museum Display Consultation Professional consultation for museum and civic center exhibits including text, graphics, and prehistoric artifact displays. Past projects include displays at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum, City of Florissant Civic Center, and Chesterfield Mall.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lochmueller GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025ARC joined Lochmueller Group effective September 1, 2025, marking a strategic integration that combines ARC's 47-year legacy of cultural resource excellence with Lochmueller's expanded resources and multidisciplinary team. ARC maintains its name and reputation while gaining access to broader markets and integrated cultural resource experts including Michael Meyer and Gary Quigg. Long-time ARC leaders Joe Harl and Robin Jorcke remain involved part-time to ensure continuity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with an environmental and cultural resources group handling archaeology, architectural history, and Section 106 compliance. Comparable client base (federal/state agencies, developers) and service mix, but operating at significantly broader scale.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with cultural heritage and environmental practices providing archaeology, historic architecture, and Section 106 support for transportation and development projects. Comparable service lines and federal/state client overlap.
• Burns & McDonnell: Engineering/consulting firm with environmental and cultural resource services supporting utility, transportation, and public-sector clients in the Midwest and nationally. Comparable in geography and client base; offers CRM as part of broader project delivery.
• HDR: Global engineering/architecture firm with a cultural resources practice that conducts Section 106, NEPA, and historic preservation work for transportation, water, and federal clients. Comparable as a multidisciplinary CRM provider serving similar government and construction clients, though at much larger scale than ARC.
• Stantec: International engineering/consulting firm with cultural resources, environmental, and archaeology services supporting infrastructure and development clients. Comparable CRM and Section 106 offerings; relevant after absorbing Cardno's environmental practice.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with cultural resources practice supporting energy, infrastructure, and industrial clients. Comparable regulatory-compliance consulting model and Section 106/NEPA work for development projects.

Direct peers

• PaleoWest Archaeology: U.S. cultural resource management firm offering Phase I-III archaeological surveys, architectural history, and Section 106 compliance services. Closest comparable by service focus and firm size in the private CRM consulting market.
• TRC Companies: U.S. consulting firm with a strong cultural resources practice delivering Phase I-III surveys, architectural history, and NEPA/Section 106 services to infrastructure and energy clients. Direct competitor for CRM work with comparable mid-sized firm positioning.
• Gray & Pape: Cultural resource management firm with archaeological survey, architectural documentation, and historic preservation services for transportation, utilities, and public-sector clients. Comparable boutique CRM consulting profile with similar geographic reach across multiple U.S. states.
• Terracon Consultants: National geotechnical/environmental consulting firm with cultural resources services including archaeology, architectural history, and Section 106 compliance. Comparable Midwest presence and CRM service mix, though bigger and more diversified overall.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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