Joseph Burns joined Thornton Tomasetti in 1995 and has more than 40 years of experience designing structures as well as investigating and renovating existing buildings. He specializes in the design of complex structural systems, including earthquake engineering and dynamic analysis. A recipient of the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Special Achievement Award and named to Structural Engineer’s Power List and ENR’s Top 25 Newsmakers, Joe is well-known for his innovative structural design. His credits span a wide spectrum of building types and include commercial, residential, healthcare, education, cultural, aviation and sports.