Developing a practical approach to better prepare for the inevitable reality of scope change helps you ensure every project is a success.
Lucas Gray is a recognized expert in business strategy and firm operations for architecture and engineering firms. As the Director of Content & Community at BQE, he researches, writes, and speaks on best practices that help A&E firms improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth. His work bridges the gap between design and business, providing firm leaders with actionable insights to build thriving practices.
With a diverse background in architecture, firm leadership, and business consulting, Lucas brings firsthand experience to his thought leadership. He co-founded Propel Studio Architecture in Portland, Oregon, in 2013, where he led business development, marketing, team management, financial planning, and design direction. Specializing in solving housing challenges, he has designed over 50 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), infill housing developments, and custom homes.
Lucas’s career spans international experience in Shanghai, Bangkok, and Berlin, where he worked on large-scale design projects and community engagement initiatives. After two decades in architecture, he transitioned into business consulting for A&E firms, guiding small and growing practices toward operational excellence and financial success.
Beyond his work at BQE, Lucas is deeply passionate about the built environment, urban planning, transit, and public art. He shares insights on these topics through writing and public speaking and explores his creativity through abstract art and taking on small design projects.
