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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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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$6M and Climbing: Cypress Challenge Hits New Heights
July 30, 2025 General
Founded in 2008 by Geoffrey and Myriam Glotman, the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge supports BC Cancer’s world-leading pancreatic cancer research team. Unlike many other cancers, pancreatic cancer has few survivors to advocate for increased awareness and funding. The Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge has become the largest privately funded pancreatic cancer fundraising event in Canada, helping …
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The Structure Behind the Stats: Sen̓áḵw’s 22% Carbon Cut Explained
July 11, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
Glotman•Simpson’s role as the structural engineer on Sen̓áḵw – Phase 1, an Indigenous-led development in Vancouver, BC, is projected to eliminate over 7,800 tonnes of embodied carbon setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction in Canada. Although this study was conducted independently of the building’s design, it reinforces a broader principle we uphold; designing efficiently …
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