Category: General

OnTrack: 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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Glotman•Simpson Projects Receive Four UDI Awards for Excellence

The Urban Development Institute Awards for Excellence recognize the outstanding contributions made by leaders in the urban development industry to the built environment in British Columbia. The Awards are the premier, and highest profile of peer to peer recognition of completed development projects in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, Vancouver and the rest of British …

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Promoting diversity through Girls and STEAM

At Glotman•Simpson, we believe in creating opportunities for the next generation of STEAM experts. That’s why we are proudly sponsoring the inaugural Girls and STEAM Symposium and Showcase at Science World on Saturday, November 3rd! Girls and STEAM comprises 300 young girls from ages 12-14 with a love for science, engineering and math; they …

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Women in Consulting Engineering

We are excited to announce the launch of the WCE (Women in Consulting Engineering), a group initiated by the fantastic female engineers at Glotman•Simpson. The WCE organization focuses on promoting diversity through increased visibility and a strong support network, and provides a forum for female consulting engineers to engage in networking, mentoring and community …

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GLOTMAN•SIMPSON RECIEVES A SPOT IN PSMJ’S 2018 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

Glotman•Simpson is delighted to be selected into PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence for a 5th consecutive year! PSMJ (Professional Services Management Journal) is a leading authority, publisher, and consultant on the effective management of architecture, engineering, and construction firms.  Our firm participated in PSMJ’s Architectural / Engineering Benchmark Survey that evaluates several business statistics including firm …

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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: GREAT NORTHERN WAY CAMPUS

Nature instinctively seeks out balance. With the Great Northern Way Campus we had to find a way to satisfy competing needs. The 165,000 square foot structure is the new centre for digital media and education in Vancouver. This very long building had to be constructed on soft soil and sandstone near sea level. The challenge …

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Glotman•Simpson becomes an Accredited Employer in EGBC Member-In-Training Program

Following our participation as an accredited employer in the pilot since November 2015, Glotman•Simpson is delighted that the new Engineers and Geoscientists BC Accredited Employer Member-in-Training Program has officially been made a permanent offering. The program allows for enhanced collaboration between MITs and mentors working towards the shared goal of having MITs become qualified, …

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