Surveys Unlimited Research Associates, Inc. (SURA) conducts Phase I surveys, Phase II National Register testing, and Phase III data recovery, as well as initial assessments, damage assessments, construction monitoring, research plans, site probability evaluations, cemetery surveys, and site relocations.

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A Word to the Potential Client
Prehistory and History of the Southeast

SURA is a veteran-owned small business that assures you
personal, prompt and honest service.

Personal

At SURA, you always have access to the owner, Dr. Malcolm Shuman. Dr. Shuman is intimately involved in all projects and takes the lead in many field projects. He will personally act as your intermediary, when so requested, with federal and state agencies.

Prompt

SURA knows that your project depends on meeting a schedule. Therefore, we will quote you a realistic time frame and keep you updated as milestones are met. We will also apprise you of the probable review times required by permitting agencies.

Honest

SURA will never misrepresent the archaeological significance of its findings in order to generate more work. Conversely, neither will SURA ignore properties of historic significance. SURA’s job is simple—to determine if there is an impediment, in the form of historic/prehistoric resources, and then to consult with the client concerning the most efficient, ethical way of dealing with this situation.