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Steven Docker Associates Shortlisted at RICS UK Awards 2026
Steven Docker Associates Shortlisted at RICS UK Awards 2026 Steven Docker Associates is pleased to announce that Greg Stanfield and Jonathan Collins have been shortlisted in the Residential Development category (South East Region) at the RICS UK Awards 2026. The RICS UK Awards celebrate the most inspiring people, projects and innovations shaping the built…
Read MoreAssistive Technology & Environmental Controls Training at Levland (Wigan)
Assistive Technology & Environmental Controls Training at Levland (Wigan) Earlier this week, the Steven Docker Associates team spent the day with the specialists at Levland in Wigan, learning all about the latest developments in assistive technology and environmental control systems. Thoughtfully integrated technology is no longer a luxury in the home; for many, it is…
Read MoreThe Physics of Quantum: How Part L Regulations are Reshaping Accommodation Budgets in 2026
THE PHYSICS OF QUANTUMHow Part L Regulations are Reshaping Accommodation Budgets in 2026 For the legal sector, a reasonable adaptation budget is often based on historical square-metre rates. However, under the current Building Regulations, specifically Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), the physics of residential construction has changed. A simple extension is no longer…
Read MoreA Solicitor’s Guide to: M4(2) and M4(3) Accessibility Standards
A Solicitor’s Guide to: M4(2) and M4(3) Accessibility Standards At SDA, our team specialises in providing Expert Witness, Property Finding, and Architectural Services to support litigation and meet the complex housing needs of injured individuals. We leverage our experience to ensure properties are identified and adapted for our clients to meet the appropriate level of…
Read MoreAccessible Bathrooms: Design that Enables
Accessible Bathrooms: Design that Enables After a life-changing injury or diagnosis, everyday tasks such as bathing or using the toilet can suddenly become difficult or even unsafe. Returning home should feel reassuring, with meaningful adaptations in place to make everyday routines comfortable and effective. At Steven Docker Associates, we ensure an accessible bathroom is…
Read MoreSmart Home Technology: Lifetime Costings for Accommodation Claims
Smart Home Technology: Lifetime Costings for Accommodation ClaimsTom Docker explains the growing importance of smart home technology in serious injury claims. Beyond Bricks and Mortar As a Chartered Surveyor and accredited Accommodation Expert Witness, my fundamental role is to provide the Court with a full, fair, and impartial evaluation of a injured person’s reasonable housing…
Read MoreSteven Docker Associates Shortlisted for National LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025
Steven Docker Associates Shortlisted for National LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025 Thursday 8th October 2025 We’re delighted to announce that Steven Docker Associates has been shortlisted for the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals 2025, following two regional wins in this year’s competition. Our projects Oak Holt in Derbyshire and Boarers Farm in…
Read MoreUK Faces Urgent Shortage of Accessible Homes Amid Growing Demand from Older and People Living With Disabilities
UK Faces Urgent Shortage of Accessible Homes Amid Growing Demand from Older and Disabled Residents Tuesday 24th June 2025 Recent figures from the Centre for Ageing Better show that older people living in the North East or East Midlands are six times less likely to live in a fully accessible home compared to those in…
Read MoreSupporting Stress-Free Recovery Through Accessible Property and Design
Supporting Stress-Free Recovery Through Accessible Property and Design Tuesday 22nd April 2025 The month of April is both Stress Awareness Month and Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. As accessible housing specialists, this has significant meaning for us as we specialise in finding, adapting and transforming properties into accessible homes, with as little stress…
Read MoreJess Taylor-Jemmet – International Women’s Day
Jess Taylor-Jemmet – International Women’s Day Saturday 8th March 2025 Today (Saturday, 8th March) is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global event designed to celebrate the achievements of women while advocating for gender equality. At Steven Dockers Associates, we’re passionate about IWD, as the values of the day firmly align with our principles of inclusion,…
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