Category: General
Our Journey to Net Zero
In the last few years, several ominous phrases have crept into our daily lexicon including “atmospheric rivers”, “quarantining”, “social distancing”, and “air-quality index.” Oxymorons are also taking over our headlines such as “stormy California” and “rainy Arizona.” Spurred by the pandemic and climate crisis, the world is changing faster than ever before – and our ...
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ECAP Recap: Our Commitment to SE2050
April 1, 2026 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
Just like tax season, our sustainability commitments involve annual reporting each spring. This provides an opportunity to reflect on both progress and constraints of the previous year, and to take stock of all that was achieved. Glotman Simpson is proud to be a signatory of the Structural Engineering Institute’s SE2050 movement and the Climate Smart Buildings …
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Sustainability at GS: 2025 In Review
December 16, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
In January, we set out a clear objective for the year: to establish a robust foundation for how we track, report, and ultimately reduce the embodied carbon intensity of our building structures. Embodied carbon – greenhouse gas emissions associate with material production, transportation, construction, and end-of-life – remains a critical lever in lowering the overall …
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Lowering Cost + Carbon: The Power of Performance-Based Design
December 2, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
Innovation in structural engineering rarely comes from a single breakthrough – more so it is about building on ideas and connecting them in new ways. In our previous post, we explored how modern damping devices allow us to design more efficient structures, but what if there were an even smarter way to tame wind and …
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Lowering Cost and Carbon: Structural Devices
October 30, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
How Structural Devices and Dampers Can Leverage Construction Value Innovation in structural engineering often follows a pattern of overlapping S-curves, where new technologies begin slowly, then accelerate in performance before eventually plateauing. Early-stage innovations may appear less efficient than established methods, creating a perceived performance gap. In fact, this gap represents an innovative space in …
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Strength in Structure: Jason’s Leadership in Drafting Services
Throughout high school, Jason Winterbottom always knew his future would involve computers and drafting. After enrolling in a post-secondary drafting program, and learning the basics with a touch of architectural, students were given a speciality choice – Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical. Jason chose to move forward with Structural because the drafting presentation based off engineer’s …
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Strengthening Cancer Care in BC’s Interior: Kamloops Cancer Centre
August 5, 2025 General
The new Kamloops Cancer Centre will serve as a major healthcare hub for residents across the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap region, improving access to life-saving cancer treatment closer to home. Located at the Royal Inland Hospital’s Westlands site in Kamloops, the facility is expected to accommodate 7,500 consults and follow-up appointments annually. Key features of the Kamloops Cancer …
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