Richard Grota MCIAT
Chartered Architectural Technologist
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Professional Summary
Richard Grota MCIAT is an accommodation needs assessment expert specializing in medical negligence and personal injury cases. With a career spanning architectural design, project management, and accessible housing development, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how to adapt environments for individuals with disabilities. His work centers on preparing detailed construction drawings, evaluating property suitability, and managing inclusive design projects.
Mr. Grota has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving medical negligence and personal injury cases, as well as accessible housing projects. His BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Studies, along with his Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (LETAPAEWE), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of accommodation needs in disputes involving accessible housing and disability accommodations.
Work Experience
France+Associates — Chartered Architectural Technologist | 2024–Present Edward Architecture — Director | 2016–2024 PW Architectural Consultants — Director | 2015–2016 Davis Weatherill LLP — Associate | 2009–2015 Archial Architects — Associate | 2008–2009 West + Machell — Senior Architectural Technologist | 2006–2008 SMC Gower Architects — Senior Architectural Technologist | 2005–2006 DLG Architects — Senior Architectural Technologist | 2002–2005 Chetwood Associates — Principal Architectural Technician | 1996–2002 RSG Design — Senior Architectural Technologist | 1995–1996 Rone Design Ltd. — Senior Architectural Technologist | 1991–1995 The Goddard Wybor Practice — Architectural Technologist | 1990–1991 Jaques Associates — Architectural Technologist | 1989–1990 Abbey Hanson Rowe — Junior Architectural Technician | 1985–1989
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Richard Grota specializes in providing expert witness reports and project management for accessible building adaptations.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness in accessibility cases
- 2consultation on property adaptations for disabilities
- 3project management for inclusive housing projects
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BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Studies
BTEC Ordinary National Certificate in Building Studies