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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 ...

Is BC Prepared for the BIG ONE?

April 22, 2016 General

With abundant talk around this concern and numerous reports stating that the “big one” is on the horizon, the question of, “are we doing everything we can to be properly prepared?” is becoming a hot topic in our industry. In the 2016 March/April edition of APEGBC’s Innovation magazine, Glotman•Simpson Senior Structural Engineer, Andrew Seeton, …

The ARC

February 22, 2016 General

Glotman•Simpson project, The ARC, a building at the foot of the Cambie Street Bridge and entrance to downtown Vancouver is set to be an architectural icon. The slender design, by Francl Architecture, will define the City’s central skyline, overlooking the inner harbour of False Creek and the fringes of Yaletown. Not only will The ARC …

Telus Garden

February 1, 2016 Ad Campaign General

BC Business Reports that TELUS Garden has become “the toast of corporate Vancouver”, the development’s on-grid energy consumption is about 80% less than other conventional office buildings. Comprising the full city block of Robson, Seymour, Richards and Georgia Streets, this development is home to TELUS national headquarters, incorporating a LEED Platinum 22 storey signature office …

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre at UBC

January 8, 2016 General

The University of British Columbia’s recently completed Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, one of several Glotman•Simpson UBC projects, is one we’re proud to have had a hand in innovating. This new centre serves as a key resource for UBC alumni (of which there are an estimated 300,000) as they do business, expand their careers, …

GS Syrian Refugee Initiative – Fundraising Goal Surpassed!

January 8, 2016 General

We are thrilled to report that we surpassed our donation goal in support of Immigrant Services Society of BC’s Refugee Sponsorship fund! A very special thank you to all our staff who graciously donated to the GS Giving Group, it’s been incredible to be part of such a heartwarming initiative. We trust our contribution …

625 Riders. Over $414,000 raised for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

November 5, 2015 General

On Sunday, August 16th, 2015, 675 riders of all ages and abilities challenged themselves to climb Cypress Mountain for pancreatic cancer research at the annual Cypress Challenge. 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. Click here to see …