Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 1, 2002
• Invested on: November 30, 2002

Professor Emeritus at the University of Western Ontario, he has helped to engineer some of the most challenging structural projects ever built in Canada, including the CN Tower and the Confederation Bridge. An expert in seismic activity and wind loads on tall buildings, he led the research at the University's wind-tunnel, which resulted in design improvements to maximize resilience to earthquakes, high winds and improved public safety. Building codes in Canada and abroad are based on work that has evolved from his leadership. As well, he forged important partnerships which led to the formation of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.