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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Introducing our New Associates
November 3, 2016 General
Creative structural engineering solutions require creative structural engineers. That’s why we are excited to announce the appointment as Associates of three very talented employees. The knowledge and commitment they have brought to our firm ensures Glotman•Simpson will remain at the cutting edge of structural design for years to come. Click below to read more …
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Project Spotlight: Marine Gateway
September 14, 2016 Ad Campaign General
Nature finds simple solutions for the most complex problems. Good structural engineering is the same. Marine Gateway in South Vancouver is a good example. This major multi-use development contains office and residential space, plus retail and a cinema complex. It was an enormous puzzle to be fitted in between two major transit hubs. The cinema …
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Cypress Challenge Breaks $2 Million for Pancreatic Cancer Research
August 29, 2016 General
A record 750 cyclists took part in the 9th Annual Glotman•Simpson Cypress Challenge on Sunday, August 14th to advance critical research in pancreatic cancer. More than $400,000 was raised this year benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. The timed 12km ride up Cypress Mountain draws cyclists of all levels who want to make a difference in the …
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The Meaning of “Performance Based Seismic Design”
July 8, 2016 General
Cities positioned in high risk seismic zones continue to grow and demand taller high rise buildings. Current building codes have seismic provisions that impose a building height limit of 160 feet for buildings with traditional structural systems. This height limitation can be avoided by invoking the building code’s alternative provisions clause; which allows the application …
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GS Fort McMurray Wildfire Response Fundraising
May 26, 2016 General
We are honored to report that our team generously surpassed our fundraising goal in support of the Canadian Red Cross and the Fort McMurray Wildfire Response fund! To date, a record-breaking $86 million has been donated by generous Canadians; funds that will reach thousands of people forced from their homes and in need of immediate …
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9th Annual Cypress Challenge – August 14, 2016
May 17, 2016 General
Sunday, August 14th, 2016 marks the 9th Annual Cypress Challenge! A day for riders of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves to climb Cypress Mountain for pancreatic cancer research. The Cypress Challenge is the top grossing community fundraising event in BC for the BC Cancer Foundation and has raised over $1.6 million since 2007. Help us reach $2 million this …
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