Category: General

Glotman•Simpson’s 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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The Ingenuity of Engineering 

It’s easy to conceptualize how an architect might respond to a problem in unique and imaginative ways. Given the same parcel of land, programming requirements, and project goals, it would be surprising if two architects arrived at the same solution. Architecture is artistic expression; it is subjective, widely understood, and celebrated by the public. On …

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17th Annual Cypress Challenge Breaks Records with $800,000 Raised

  The Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge, presented by Glotman Simpson Cycling, has once again demonstrated the incredible power of community by raising a historic $800,000 for pancreatic cancer research on its 17th run. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, more than 700 riders tackled the 12 km ascent of West Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain—a challenging climb with …

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Join the 17th Annual Cypress Challenge: Ride for Pancreatic Cancer Research

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, join us for the 17th annual Cypress Challenge, an inspiring event dedicated to supporting pancreatic cancer research through the BC Cancer Foundation. The #RideFor800, honours the nearly 800 individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in British Columbia each year. In 2023, over 600 cyclists conquered the ascent up Cypress Mountain, raising …

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The SE 2050 Commitment and Our Journey Towards Net Zero

Our Commitment to SE 2050 The SE 2050 Commitment Program is an initiative aimed at reducing the embodied carbon in structural systems to net-zero by 2050. This aligns with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C, as recommended by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Glotman•Simpson is not only a signatory of …

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Empowering Women in Engineering: Celebrating INWED and Inspiring the Future

Addressing the Gender Gap in Engineering While women make up more than half of the Canadian population, they only comprise 15% of the engineering profession. This number has risen from 13.5% over the past five years, yet the field still remains male-dominated. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) seeks to address this imbalance by providing …

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California Leads the Way: Decoding the New Embodied Carbon Requirements in CALGreen

In the late summer of 2023, the California Building Standards Commission adopted new mandatory embodied carbon requirements through the California Green Building Standard Code, colloquially known as CALGreen. These measures will be required for all non-residential buildings greater than 100,000 SF and school buildings greater than 50,000 SF, making California the first State in the …

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