Bureau voor Archeologie

What Bureau voor Archeologie does

Bureau voor Archeologie (BvA) is a privately held Dutch archaeological research firm founded in 2013 by Arjan de Boer, a physical geographer registered as a KNA Senior Prospector. The company is headquartered in Utrecht and operates throughout the Netherlands, with primary project concentration in Midden-Nederland and extended reach into regions such as Zeeland and Groningen. BvA delivers archaeological prospection services required for Dutch construction permits and land-use plan changes under the Erfgoedwet (Heritage Act), helping clients comply with regulatory requirements before excavation or building activity.

The firm's service portfolio comprises four core offerings: Bureauonderzoek (desk-based research using maps and databases), Booronderzoek (field drilling via Edelmanboor methodology to 1-2 meter depth), Cultuurhistorische Quickscan (cultural-historical landscape assessment), and Programma van Eisen/Advies (requirements documentation and expert advisory). Fieldwork follows KNA (Kwaliteitsnorm Nederlandse Archeologie) standards and the firm holds BRL4000 certification, which is mandatory for conducting certified archaeological field research in the Netherlands. The technology stack is deliberately low-tech: manual soil augering combined with computer-based field documentation and office interpretation.

BvA generates revenue through project-based professional services fees. Pricing is unit-based and ranges from €1,000-€2,000 for bureauonderzoek (1-4 weeks) and €1,500-€3,000 for booronderzoek (1-4 weeks), scaling to €10,000-€100,000 for proefsleuvenonderzoek and opgraving (4-12 weeks), and €5,000-€15,000 per day for archaeological monitoring (begeleiding). Customer segments span housing corporations, municipalities, architecture firms, private individuals, and water boards. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer via the company website's online quote request form (offering five-minute turnaround for standard requests), supplemented by phone, email, and direct personal consultation. Marketing is minimal, relying primarily on the website, customer testimonials, and word-of-mouth within Dutch municipal and construction networks.

Name

Bureau voor Archeologie

Legal name

BvA Bureau voor Archeologie

Website

https://bureauvoorarcheologie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bureau voor Archeologie is a BRL4000-certified Dutch archaeological research firm in Utrecht that delivers bureauonderzoek, booronderzoek, and cultural-historical assessment services for construction permitting and land-use planning clients across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Archaeological Research Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Archaeological research services
• Archaeological prospection
• Heritage compliance consulting
• Cultural historical assessment
• Field archaeology surveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Archaeological Research Services: Project-based professional services for archaeological research including bureauonderzoek (desk-based research), booronderzoek (field drilling), proefsleuvenonderzoek (trial trenching), opgraving (excavation), and begeleiding (archaeological monitoring). Revenue is generated through one-time project fees based on project size and complexity.
2. Cultuurhistorische Quickscan: Cultural-historical quick scans providing overview of landscape elements in project areas, combining land registry data, old maps, and advisory services.
3. Programma van Eisen (PvE): Requirements program documents for archaeological research methodology, prepared for municipal approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bureau voor Archeologie conducts archaeological research services required for construction permits and land-use plan changes in the Netherlands. Its core offerings include bureauonderzoek (desk-based map and database research), booronderzoek (manual soil boring with an Edelmanboor), cultuurhistorische quickscans (cultural-historical landscape assessments), and programma van eisen/advies (requirements programs and expert advice). These services help clients comply with the Dutch Erfgoedwet and obtain municipal approval for projects on archaeologically sensitive land.

Product overview

Bureau voor Archeologie provides archaeological research services for construction projects and permit applications in the Netherlands. Their service portfolio includes Bureauonderzoek (desk research using maps and databases), Booronderzoek (bore research using Edelmanboor to examine soil), Cultuurhistorische Quickscan (cultural historical quick scans), and Programma van Eisen/Advies (requirements programs and expert advice). These services are designed to help clients comply with Dutch archaeological heritage laws (Erfgoedwet) when applying for environmental permits or changing land use plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bureauonderzoek (Desk Research) First-step archaeological investigation involving study of maps and databases to assess the presence of archaeological remains. Delivered as a report with a conclusion and advice on whether further research is needed, used by property developers, municipalities, and private individuals for environmental permits or plan changes.
• Booronderzoek (Bore Research) Follow-up field investigation to desk research, also known as Inventariserend VeldOnderzoek (IVO). Involves manual boring with an Edelmanboor (typically 7 cm diameter, drilling 1–2 meters deep) to explore soil structure, detect archaeological values, and assess disturbance depth from modern activities. Performed under BRL4000 certification.
• Cultuurhistorische Quickscan (Cultural Historical Quick Scan) Overview of cultural historical elements and landscape features in a project area, compiled by consulting national, provincial, and municipal databases and reconstructing history using old maps. Provides advice on the effect of projects on cultural historical elements.
• Programma van Eisen (Requirements Program) Project-specific document specifying how archaeological research must be conducted when preliminary research indicates follow-up investigation is needed. Defines scope, duration, and locations of field research, prepared for municipal approval.
• Advies (Advice) Expert advice on archaeological projects covering legislation and regulations and stakeholder roles, including second opinions on existing archaeological research reports and consultation with authorities.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Becker & Van de Graaf: Kleinschalig archeologisch onderzoeksbureau in Nederland met vergelijkbare diensten (bureauonderzoek, booronderzoek, opgraving) en vergelijkbare BRL4000-certificering; concurreert in het middensegment van de markt.
• RAAP Archeologisch Adviesbureau: Een van de grootste onafhankelijke archeologische adviesbureaus in Nederland, met een vergelijkbaar dienstenpakket (bureauonderzoek, booronderzoek, opgraving) en dezelfde BRL4000-certificering. Directe concurrent voor zowel gemeentelijke als private opdrachten.
• Archeologisch Onderzoek Leiden (ArchOL): Leids universiteitsgelieerd archeologisch onderzoeksbureau dat KNA-conforme prospectie, opgraving en cultuurhistorisch onderzoek uitvoert in opdracht van overheden en ontwikkelaars — vergelijkbaar profiel en klantenbestand als BvA.
• Vestigia Archeologie & Cultuurhistorie: Nederlands archeologisch onderzoeksbureau met vergelijkbare BRL4000-certificering en dienstenportfolio (bureauonderzoek, booronderzoek, opgraving). Bedient dezelfde klantsegmenten van gemeenten tot woningcorporaties.
• BAAC: Onafhankelijk archeologisch onderzoeks- en adviesbureau met landelijke dekking, dat bureau- en booronderzoek, opgravingen en cultuurhistorische quickscans levert volgens KNA/BRL4000. Directe peer met bredere geografische spreiding.
• ADC Archeoprojects: Gespecialiseerd archeologisch onderzoeksbureau dat dezelfde KNA-conforme diensten levert (inventariserend veldonderzoek, opgraving, begeleiding) voor overheden en projectontwikkelaars in Nederland. Directe peer in omvang en dienstverlening.

Broad incumbents

• Sweco Nederland: Toonaangevend Europees ingenieurs- en adviesbureau met archeologische en cultuurhistorische expertise als onderdeel van ruimtelijke ordenings- en milieudienstverlening. Overlapt via tenders voor grote gebiedsontwikkelingen.
• Antea Group: Groot Nederlands advies- en ingenieursbureau met een archeologie-afdeling die BRL4000-gecertificeerd onderzoek levert naast bredere milieu- en ruimtelijke ordeningsdiensten. Concurreren indirect via geïntegreerde aanbestedingen.

Emerging players

• Transect Archeologie: Archeologisch onderzoeksbureau dat gespecialiseerd is in IVO-prospectie en kleinschalig onderzoek, met overlap in methodiek en klantenbestand maar een smallere geografische focus dan BvA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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