Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 5, 2006
• Invested on: October 26, 2007

Paul Fazio is a civil engineer who established building engineering as an academic field in Canada. Founder of the Centre for Building Studies and professor at Concordia University, he led the Centre for more than two decades, solidifying its reputation as an institute offering unique teaching and research programs. Recognizing the need to transfer new technology and innovation techniques to design and construction stakeholders, he founded the Société d'informatique et de recherche pour l'industrie de la construction (SIRICON) and the Quebec Building Envelope Council. In addition, he has served on various boards and councils of government and industry organizations over the years.