It involves completing field surveys, conducting research and completing the reports reviewed by state and local government agencies. Compared to Preservation Planning and Administration this field is less office oriented, requiring more on-site work and travel. Principal employers are architectural firms, cultural resource firms and government agencies. Principal employers are local government or private, non-profit organizations. In many cases duties include those of Historic Site Management as well.
Principal employers are historic foundations.
These programs are assisted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Main Street Center.