After graduation, Mr. Lucas was employed by Krouse Builders, a family owned construction company that specialized in custom homes and light commercial development. There he gained his field knowledge and experience in aspects of construction. In 1980, he started Lucas Construction a company, specializing in residential additions and industrial projects. After successfully designing and completing the construction of a bus yard in the City of Vernon, Richard was offered the position of Building Inspector in 1982. In 1987, he became the Senior Building Inspector. During Lucas’ nineteen-year tenure, he developed an invaluable knowledge of the building codes, industrial buildings and operations.

Mr. Lucas has been involved with the International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) during the past twenty years and is currently the President of the Los Angeles Basin Chapter I.C.B.O. He has been instrumental in researching, negotiating, and coordinating numerous seminars related to improving the knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing building codes in Southern California.