# Chronicle Heritage Shuts Down, Disrupting New York Projects

Chronicle Heritage, described as the largest U.S. cultural resources management firm, shut down on October 1 and laid off more than 600 employees, leaving active archaeological and historic-preservation projects, client data, and artifacts in limbo. The closure creates continuity and potential recompete needs, particularly in New York, while agencies and project owners must resolve custody of project materials and ensure required reviews and fieldwork can legally resume.

- Agencies and project owners should identify affected scopes and address custody of records, client data, and artifacts so work can continue without losing project documentation.
- Procurement teams should assess continuity or recompete needs for active cultural resource management work; firms may find openings to support interrupted projects, but no specific solicitation or award is identified.
- The disruption includes a Phase I archaeological survey for shoreline protection at Old Fort Niagara National Historic Landmark. Organizations involved should determine how required reviews and fieldwork can lawfully resume.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)

### Vendors
- Chronicle Heritage (Incumbent)
- Panamerican Consultants ()
- John Milner Associates ()

### Sources
- [Largest US Historic Preservation, Contract Archeology Firm Abruptly Closes - New York Almanack](https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2026/10/historic-preservation-archeology) - New York Almanack