Our Team
Nigel Burton
Partner - MCIOB, MAPM, MAPS, MCMI
Nigel is a well respected and experienced building surveyor. He has a particular expertise in the design and project management of disabled adaptations. Nigel's early career (1977-1985) was spent as a District Building Officer with the NHS Estates. Nigel was responsible for the management of capital programmes, overseeing refurbishment of the NHS Estate and managing the maintenance teams.
Nigel started his own practice in 1985 to provide surveying and project management services and has over the years built a varied client base, including private individuals, local authorities, companies and work in relation to insurance claims. Nigel's main area of work is centred around the design and project management of disabled adaptations. He has considerable experience in delivering considered and practical schemes.
Nigel is also regularly asked to provide expert witness evidence for court proceedings and he has acted for both claimants and defendants.
Ben Burton
Partner - Pg Dip Surv, LLB, Applicant MCIOB
Ben joined Idapt Design in 2011 and brought a new dimension to the team. Ben previously worked as a claims handler for DAS Legal Expenses. He has developed a sound understanding of the insurance market and the efficient management of clinical negligence and catastrophic injury claims.
Ben qualified as a solicitor in 2009 with a well respected City law firm. He has a good understanding of the legal claims process and in particular the requirements of Part 35 CPR in relation to expert witness reports. Ben is still on the roll of solicitors but does not currently hold a practising certificate.
Ben has completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Surveying with the University of Reading. Ben has worked closely with Nigel since joining Idapt Design and now takes the lead on a number of our adaptation projects.
Philippa Burton
Partner - Dip Surv Prac.
Philippa is an experienced project manager and has delivered numerous successful property schemes for clients. Philippa has extensive experience in the tender process and contract management.
Philippa has a proven 30 year track record in the efficient project management of construction contracts. She is the focal point of all on site enquiries and efficiently manages this process on behalf of our clients. This ensures the project moves seamlessly from concept design to completion.
Philippa has built on her extensive experience by achieving a diploma in surveying practice. Philippa brings her extensive project management experience to the Idapt Design team.
Samantha Burton
Partner - BA (Hons), CII
Sam brings her insurance knowledge to the Idapt Design team. She has worked for leading national law firms and UK insurance companies dealing with high value personal injury claims. Sam's work involved reading complex medical reports and negotiating settlements.
Sam has completed her Legal Practice Course and has built on her insurance knowledge by completing her Certificate in Insurance. Sam will be responsible for the case management of claims within the Idapt Design team and will be the main point of contact for our new business enquiries.
“We strive to be at the centre of new accessible design developments and to do just a little bit to help shape a better future.”
— Ben Burton