AR Consultants (ARC) has a rich history dating back to 1977 when Dr. S. Alan Skinner, then a faculty member in the Anthropology Department at Southern Methodist University, founded the company. The company was first named Archaeology Resource Consultants. The sole proprietorship provided cultural resource services, including archaeological and historical surveys, to organizations in need.
The firm was active until 1979, at which point Dr. Skinner left SMU and joined a national environmental consulting company. During his four-year tenure, he established three regional offices and held the position of General Manager. However, his vision and commitment to Archaeology Resource Consultants prompted him to step down and reactivate the company. The services expanded to include: historic building studies, environmental baseline investigations, and cultural resources projects involving substantial testing and mitigation. With the service expansion, the name changed to AR Consultants. In 2000, the firm officially became incorporated.
AR Consultants’ growth has been steady and consistent, with a steadfast commitment to service at its core. The company specializes in cultural resource surveys, site evaluations, and major site excavations while maintaining hands-on management practices. The team boasts a wealth of experience, with employees well-versed in projects spanning most of the United States and overseas.
The firm is versatile, taking on both small-scale projects and large-scale projects. AR Consultants collaborates with engineering firms, water districts, electric cooperatives, land developers, cities, and governmental agencies across the United States. The company is known for providing thorough, state-of-the-art investigations in cultural resources and the environmental field, prioritizing rapid response to meet clients’ needs. AR Consultant’s track record includes successful coordination with local, state, and federal review agencies, along with a portfolio of pipeline route studies for petroleum industries and water and transmission routes in Texas and neighboring states, serving numerous water districts and utility companies.