Do you need an advanced spatial solution for your heritage project? We can help!
We aim to provide our clients with high-quality workmanship and easy access to cutting-edge SPATIAL technologies that can add value to any HERITAGE project.
Whether you need a high-accuracy survey of an excavation, a 3D representation of a heritage-listed building or a landscape-based spatial analysis of Aboriginal sites, Heritage Spatial Services can satisfy your project’s difficult requirements. We aim to custom-build solutions to each problem, to ensure that you get the best outcome possible for history and your clients.
If the project has a complex spatial aspect, or you think there could be a novel use of spatial technology involved please get in touch as we are happy to discuss any ideas you may have.
If you are interested and want to get a sense of the work we do, please have a look at some of our recent projects below
Will began his career undertaking a degree in archaeology and ancient history at Sydney University. However, he pivoted his path to engineering, specialising in surveying. Will worked as a land surveyor for a few years, gaining a good grasp of the techniques and equipment whilst still being interested in history. This interest led to him undertaking his thesis on the intersection of his two previous educational focuses. His thesis focused on using 3D modelling in the archaeological world and how photogrammetry and laser scanning techniques could assist in documenting an archaeologist's day-to-day fieldwork. He won the Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Award for Best Undergraduate Project and was nominated for the University Student Project of the Year at the Excellence in Surveying and Spatial Information Awards.
Will spoke at the 2019 SHAP conference on the findings of his thesis, which led to him gaining a job as an archaeological consultant, undertaking a variety of heritage assessments while also being the GIS specialist for the team. His role involved developing digital recording methods, undertaking advanced mapping and managing the spatial database. Will undertook this role for almost three years before realising there is a need for spatial professionals who understand what archaeologists and heritage practitioners require. This need led to him starting his own business to assist the heritage sector with advanced equipment and cutting-edge techniques without the large expenses and long lead times for in-house training.
He has since guest lectured at the Australian National University on photogrammetry and laser scanning and presented at the AAA conference on predictive modelling.
Will's love of the spatial aspects of the cultural heritage sector has led to him prioritising them and developing his GIS and 3D documentation skills to a very high level. His current interests lie in deep learning and how these automatic methods can free up time for archaeologists to focus on interpretation rather than menial GIS work.
About
Will Andrews
Spatial Consultant
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History) - University of Sydney
Bachelor of Engineering (Surveying) [Hons] - University of New South Wales
Awards
Won - Undergraduate Award - Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards 2019
Nominated - University Student Project of the Year - Institution of Surveyors EISSI Awards 2019
Experience
2.75 years consulting archaeologist - Austral Archaeology
1.5 years land surveyor and laser scanning operator - Landair Surveys
0.5 years land surveyor - Cardno
Presentations
Guest Lecture - Australian National University - Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning for Rock Art
Raiders of the Lost Arcs: An Expedition into 3D modelling in Archaeology - Institution of Surveyors: Australia Day Seminars 2019
3D modelling in Archaeology - Sydney Historical Archaeological Practitioners Workshop 2019
Revisiting predictive models in the Sydney region - Australian Archaeological Association 2021
Is Deep Learning Able to Empower Traditional Owners - Australian Archaeological Association 2022
Re-excavating from the Office - Sydney Historical Archaeological Practitioners Workshop 2023
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