JL Richards

About JL Richards

JL Richards is an engineering, architecture, and planning firm located on Wellington St in downtown London, Ontario. It serves clients in the private and public sectors across various business markets and geographic regions, including projects in over 75 countries. The firm provides civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, and environmental engineering, as well as architecture, planning, and energy systems. Specific capabilities include automation and controls engineering. Markets served include industrial and manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, innovative energy, and municipal infrastructure. Environmental infrastructure services include water treatment design and planning for groundwater and surface water supply systems, solid waste management, and wastewater conveyance. Les Richards, Art Fee, and Noel Kirby founded the company in Ottawa in 1955. JL Richards is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated employee-owned company. It is a repeat Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies. The corporate culture focuses on environmental sustainability, Indigenous relations, and community outreach.