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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 ...

OnTrack: 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 …

Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research Through the Cypress Challenge

July 9, 2025 General

Each year, more than 6,7000 Canadians – 800 British Columbians – are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-detect forms of cancer. With a five-year survival rate of just 10%1, it is now the fourth-leading cause of cancer related death in Canada2. Without more effective treatment strategies, pancreatic cancer is projected …

Together We Engineer: Celebrating Curiosity, Collaboration, and Progress

June 23, 2025 General

June 23 is International Women in Engineering Day—a time to celebrate the women shaping our industry and to reflect on how collaboration, inclusion, and mentorship fuel innovation. This year’s theme, Together We Engineer, reminds us that the strongest solutions are created when we bring diverse voices to the table. At Glotman Simpson, we believe the …

Building the Future: Ryon Marapao Named Associate

June 16, 2025 General

For Ryon, structural engineering is about transformation – taking two-dimensional plans and bringing them to life. Walking through a completed structure, seeing how every element comes together, and knowing he played a role in that process is what drives him. From initial sketches to final walkthroughs, he takes pride in turning ideas into functional spaces. …

OnTrack: Partition Choices, Carbon Consequences: The Case for Smarter Material Selection

May 27, 2025 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series

When we think about embodied carbon, slabs, beams, and footings all come to mind, but what other elements are missing and how important are they? Look inside any building with partition walls, and you’ll notice the square footage of partition wall is considerable—often considerably more than the floor area in that space. All that material …

Shaping the Future: Marcus Monk Steps Into Associate Role

May 15, 2025 General

Growing up, Marcus was fascinated by Mythbusters. The show’s blend of scientific inquiry, hands-on problem-solving, and intricate design work sparked his curiosity about how things come together. That early interest led him to pursue engineering at the University of British Columbia, where he graduated top of the class. During his first co-op term, Marcus secured …