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Barbara Robinson

Barbara Robinson

President and Founder, Norton Engineering Inc.

Barbara Robinson is a Professional Civil Engineer with expertise in all aspects of municipal infrastructure, with a specific focus on sewer design, installation, monitoring, and replacement. Robinson works with municipalities across Ontario and Canada on flooding and climate change associated with sewer systems. She sits on a variety of boards and recently chaired the development of a the CSA Standard for Basement Flood Protection and Risk Reduction, published in June 2018. . Robinson is a recognized expert in her field across Canada. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Ottawa, and a Master Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Toronto. Robinson is fluent in French.

Barbara Robinson is a Professional Civil Engineer with expertise in all aspects of municipal infrastructure, with a specific focus on sewer design, installation, monitoring, and replacement. Robinson works with municipalities across Ontario and Canada on flooding and climate change associated with sewer systems. She sits on a variety of boards and recently chaired the development of a the CSA Standard for Basement Flood Protection and Risk Reduction, published in June 2018. . Robinson is a recognized expert in her field across Canada. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Ottawa, and a Master Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Toronto. Robinson is fluent in French.

ADDITIONAL TITLES AND AFFILIATIONS

  • P.Eng. in BC and NS

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Barbara Robinson is a Professional Civil Engineer with expertise in all aspects of municipal infrastructure, with a specific focus on sewer design, installation, monitoring, and replacement. Robinson works with municipalities across Ontario and Canada on flooding and climate change associated with sewer systems. She sits on a variety of boards and recently chaired the development of a the CSA Standard for Basement Flood Protection and Risk Reduction, published in June 2018. . Robinson is a recognized expert in her field across Canada. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Ottawa, and a Master Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Toronto. Robinson is fluent in French.

Buying a New Home and How to Protect Yourself

CBC Radio 1 Morning Shows across Ontario

Risks of buying a new home

Commentary on Flooded New Subdivision in Amherstburg

CBC Windsor TV Evening News

Barbara was asked to discuss issues which may have contributed to newer homes flooding near Amherstburg, Ontario, in October 2018.

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LOCATION

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

EnglishFrench

SPECIALIZED BEATS

Environment and Climate Transportation and Infrastructure Climate policy and activism Urban planning and smart cities

EXPERTISE

Ontario Building CodeFlooding causesPrivate side sewersClimate changeInfrastructureInflow and infiltrationSanitary sewersCivil engineering

RECOGNITION

Chair, CSA Z800 Basement Flood Protection Guideline

Barbara was invited to chair this essential committee of 30 diverse professionals, to develop a new CSA Guideline (which will evolve into a Standard) to set policy for the protection against basement flooding, by making improvements on both the private and public side of our infrastructure. The diverse group includes members from NRC, Insurance groups, municipalities, manufacturers, water and sewer purveyors, Inspectors, Building Officials, etc. Barbara was asked to Chair because of her extensive technical expertise in this area. The Guideline is expected to be published (following successful public review) in early summer, 2018.