Chartered Architect
Doctor of Philosophy - University of Nottingham, Master of Arts - University of Nottingham - Architectural Management, Diploma in Architecture (Distinction) - Leicester School of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - University of Leicester - Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
Nationwide and Worldwide
In 1992, Dr John Eaton formed John Eaton & Company to undertake design work and to offer specialist advice and services. Architectural projects remain an important part of the practice and projects are undertaken on a regular basis. This work includes medium size domestic and commercial projects to larger scale work. Most recently, Dr Eaton was appointed as lead consultant on a major library refurbishment and new-build project in central London working as the leader of a multi-disciplinary team. His instructions have included work on projects in Europe and North America.
Dr Eaton has worked for and advises clients on project management matters on a regular basis. His doctoral thesis focused on the briefing of architectural projects at small, medium and large-scale levels and an important part of this study included working in Chicago on a federally funded, billion-dollar transport project. This was with a value engineering consultancy - Howard Elegant Associate
Dr John Eaton undertakes expert witness work inclusive of appearances at arbitration hearings and in the courts. Dr Eaton has undertaken the Cardiff University expert witness training scheme and has a Diploma from that institution. He regularly acts as an expert witness in construction disputes and has been appointed by a large number of firms of solicitors.
These have included - Barton Legal, Beachcroft, Berryman Lace & Mawer, Bridge McFarlane, Browne Jacobson, Chattertons, DLA, Piper Davis Wallis Foyster, Edge Ellison, Eversheds, Freeth Cartwright, HBJ, HCB Solicitors Ltd, Hughes Paddison Solicitors, Gateley Wareing, Hammond Suddards Edge, Kennedy's, Josia Hinks, LDJ Solicitors, McGrigors, Pinsent Masons, Reynolds Coleman and Bradley, Ringrose Law, Trowers and Hamlin, VWV Solicitors and Walker Morris.
In addition to instructions from firms of specialist construction solicitors Dr John Eaton has also been appointed by construction firms and organisations on a direct basis. Among those who have given instructions are - Barclays Bank, Ballast plc, Bluestone, Hugh Bourn Developments Ltd, Galiford Try, Gelder Group, JH Hallam Contracts, DW Hicks Ltd, Miller Construction, Morgan Sindall, Stepnell Ltd, Tarmac, Wilson Bowden plc and David Wilson Homes.
Dr Eaton acts for the RIBA as a mediator under the RIBA ADR scheme and was an appointed adjudicator on the RIBA panel. A large number of Adjudications and Mediations have been undertaken and decisions given arising from these appointments.
He has authored several articles for various publications.
Expert Witness Diploma - University of Cardiff
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators