Peter B. Lau

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Board Member at Creativity Explored

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Peter is a Principal at FMA Builders, an architect and construction leader with extensive experience on complex, large-scale international projects like the award-winning Msheireb Downtown Doha. He is a Procore Certified Project Manager and an alumnus of Virginia Tech. Colleagues describe him as collaborative, knowledgeable, and graceful.

Peter is deeply engaged in the arts community, serving as a Board Member for Creativity Explored, a nonprofit that supports artists with developmental disabilities. He also contributes to the SFMOMAs Architecture + Design Accessions Committee, reflecting a strong passion for modern art and design.

Peter played a key role in developing Doha’s new Downtown District, a massive project featuring 100 buildings and a 10, 000-bay underground car park.

Personality Overview

Informal

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Complex Construction
Managed the design and delivery of the Msheireb Downtown Doha project, a 100-building development, showcasing expertise in large-scale execution.
Sustainable Architecture
His work on the Msheireb Downtown Doha project earned multiple sustainability awards, highlighting a focus on environmentally conscious design.
Arts Patronage
Actively supports the arts community as a Board Member at Creativity Explored and through his committee involvement with SFMOMA.

Media Appearances

Peter Lau – Board Member Profile. Featured in Creativity Explored

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Work History

1-2025
Board Member at Creativity Explored
4-2024 - 5-2025
Architecture + Design Accessions Committee at SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
2018
Principal at FMA Builders
2015 - 2018
Owner’s Representative • Vice President Construction at Hines
2010 - 2015
Owner’s Representative • Senior Manager Design & Delivery at Msheireb Properties

Education

College of Architecture + Urban Studies from Virginia Tech
Executive Education Program from HEC Paris

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Exp : 35 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Board Member at Creativity Explored
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Insights For Selling To Peter B.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter B. is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter B.

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter B. move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Peter B. take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Peter B.

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