Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2011-11-03
Invested on: 2012-05-25
Hugh Krentz has been instrumental in making Canadian buildings and bridges safer and stronger. He has drawn on 50 years of experience as an engineer in the steel and construction industries to develop more efficient, safe and sound building codes and standards, which are now in use in Canada and around the world. He is also known for his decades-long volunteer work in the national and international standards community, helping organizations ensure their products and services are consistent, compatible, effective and safe.