Laurie Richards

Laurie was an Associate Director and Leader of the Environmental Assessment Team at Arup Environmental in London. Responsible for developing EIA and related business within the Environmental Group, he is closely involved in developing Arup's services in sustainability appraisal. He retired in 2016.

Laurie served on the IES Council from 2010-16.

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