The surge is largely driven by a construction boom funded by EU post-COVID recovery funds, of which Italy received €200 billion of the total €800 billion, becoming the largest recipient of the initiative. According to the industry group Federcostruzioni, these funds have injected billion into the country's construction sector, with 59 percent of the €45.6 billion spent by the end of 2023 allocated to this industry.

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Marcella Giorgio, the head of the International Association of Archaeologists (ANA), reported that the request for archaeologists has become higher than supply, as clients are struggling to find professionals.