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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Shaping the Future: Marcus Monk Steps Into Associate Role
May 15, 2025 General
Growing up, Marcus was fascinated by Mythbusters. The show’s blend of scientific inquiry, hands-on problem-solving, and intricate design work sparked his curiosity about how things come together. That early interest led him to pursue engineering at the University of British Columbia, where he graduated top of the class. During his first co-op term, Marcus secured …
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Speed Up, Carbon Down: How We made LCA Lightning Fast
April 29, 2025 General
At Glotman Simpson, we are continually enhancing our capabilities as sustainable designers. We’re always aiming to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation and in line with this commitment, we’re thrilled to announce that we now conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in-house using a custom tool built specifically for structural engineering. Developing …
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Not Your Average Tower: Cutting Carbon in Campus Construction
March 31, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
The focus on minimizing embodied carbon continues to grow in new public sector buildings, especially in educational institutions. These projects often set clear targets for embodied carbon reduction, requiring the project design team to collaborate closely and put in a collective effort to meet those goals. For a recent mixed-use institutional project, we collaborated closely …
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Leading Institutional Growth: Ryan Nikiforuk Steps into Director Role
At Glotman Simpson, we specialize exclusively in structural engineering; it is our sole focus, and we take pride in doing it exceptionally well. Our depth of experience allows us to tailor our approach to a wide variety of project types and collaborate effectively within diverse teams. Historically, our private-sector work formed the core of our …
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Patience is a Sustainable Virtue
February 27, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
Over the last several years, we have put significant effort into refining our structures to be more efficient from a sustainability standpoint. This is a topic we’ve explored extensively during our On Track Series. Whether it is working with architects and owners early to reduce or eliminate the need for transfer slabs, pushing towards post-tensioned …
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Sustainability in Action: 2025 Focus
January 31, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
As we hit the start of 2025 and while everyone is setting out their personal resolutions, we thought we would set out our goals for Glotman Simpson’s sustainability efforts too. This year feels particularly significant—we are now only five years away from 2030, the milestone many governments and Fortune 500 companies have tied to their …
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