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 ...
Read MoreOnTrack: Considering The Balance Between Material Costs + Labour Efficiency
October 5, 2023 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
We recently stumbled upon a thought-provoking article, authored by Steve Webb, in The Architectural Review. Webb envisions an alternative future where taxes are employed to protect human labour and penalize excessive material use, thus curbing wasteful practices. Historically, the cost of labour has outweighed the price of materials, resulting in buildings designed to minimize …
Read MoreGlotman Simpson Announces New Principals
September 20, 2023 General GSers
Our firm, with a legacy spanning nearly six decades, is delighted to introduce two exceptional professionals who have been appointed as Principals at Glotman Simpson: Chris Smith and Harrison Glotman. Chris Smith, MS, PE, SE brings a wealth of experience to our team as a licensed Civil and Structural Engineer. His journey with Glotman Simpson …
Read MoreGlotman Simpson Announces New Associate
September 14, 2023 General
Glotman Simpson is excited to announce the appointment of our newest Associate, Cody Johnston, P Eng. With nearly 10 years of experience as an Engineer, 7 years which has been with our firm, Cody has experience in engineering design + construction administration for various types of projects including reinforced concrete high-rise towers, multi-storey wood frame …
Read MoreOnTrack: Building Decarbonization and Technology: BIM Integration
September 1, 2023 General GS Sustainability OnTrack Series
The embodied carbon policy landscape in North America is rapidly evolving, and at Glotman Simpson we are fully embracing the change. Slowly but surely, policies are aligning with the current environmental demands of the era. With these policy shifts, we must adapt to create a more sustainable, equitable and decarbonized built environment. The question then …
Read MoreMeet Rachelle Habchi, our Director of Sustainability
September 1, 2023 General GSers
Promoting sustainable building design is a key focus at Glotman Simpson. This focus finds its embodiment in our commitment to SE2050 – a pledge amongst structural engineers to create substantial embodied carbon reductions in the design and construction of structural systems to reach net-zero by 2050. Recognizing the magnitude of this goal, we find ourselves …
Read More2023 PSMJ Circle of Excellence
August 21, 2023 General
The PSMJ Circle of Excellence aims to recognize A/E/C firms which demonstrate outstanding achievements in profitability, overhead management, cash flow, productivity, business development, staff growth, and turnover. The Circle of Excellence represents the top 20% of participants of PSMJ’s Annual A/E Financial Benchmark Survey, centered around 13 key metrics. With over 200 A/E firms across …
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