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Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

Name: Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers
Address: 1661 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J1N5, CA
Telephone: +16047348822

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Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

We live up to our motto: Creative Thinkers, Cleverly Disguised as Engineers.

Glotman Simpson is one of North America's premier structural engineering firms, providing innovative structural engineering solutions and unparalleled client service since 1964. For more than 50 years we have provided structural engineering consulting services for over 5,000 projects in the areas of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Our firm has been part of the crea

tive engineering behind some of the most recognizable and iconic structures in Vancouver, across Canada and throughout North America. Our firm boasts a depth of experience, ability and resources that enable us to provide high-quality design and personal service. Utilizing leading-edge technology and diverse knowledge to provide innovative engineering solutions, our team of progressive, energetic professionals is committed to creating value for our clients. As we continue to grow and present unique solutions for some of the most challenging and intriguing work in structural engineering, our commitment to our clients and quality service, from every division of our operation, is paramount. Close team relations, high-quality design, and personal service are the core of our success.

05/26/2026

From calculating design loads and helping projects meet building code requirements, to performing site visits throughout construction, consulting structural engineers play a critical role in bringing developments to life.

Over the years, our team has contributed to a range of complex projects developing practical and innovative structural solutions through technical expertise, team collaboration, and leading design technology. is an opportunity to recognize the people behind the buildings shaping the communities we live and work in.

05/20/2026

On Thursday, May 14th, our Senior Associate Dr. Ehsan Dezhdar presented at the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute - British Columbia Chapter (EERI-BC) Seminar Series on Special Topics in Earthquake Engineering, contributing to discussions around soil-structure interaction and seismic resilience in BC.

Using a detailed case study, the presentation explored how foundation flexibility influences seismic demands within the below-grade portions of concrete shear wall buildings, including impacts to core shear demands, transfer diaphragm forces, storey drift behaviour over the height of the building, and foundation overturning demands.

Thank you to EERI-BC for the opportunity to contribute to the conversation.

05/13/2026

The lowest embodied carbon intensity in a dataset of 26 high-rise projects. No new materials or unconventional systems. Just precise + deliberate engineering.

Our team set out to prove that structural refinement alone can move the needle on carbon, and it did. Three strategies drove the result:

- Minimize below-grade volume
- Eliminate structural transfers
- Design the lateral system to the limit, not beyond

252 kgCO₂e/m². Approximately 25% lower embodied carbon. Up to 50% reduction compared to more car-centric developments. An estimated $680,000 in cost-savings.

See how our team got there: https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/LFTab4

04/17/2026

Glotman Simpson has been shaping communities across Canada for more than 60 years. We are currently seeking an Engineering Design + Field Engineer to support our projects within Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island.

You will get to be in the field solving challenges while building technical depth in design work under the guidance + mentorship of our local office lead.

• Conduct field reviews/structural observations
• Act as the liaison between the design team + construction team
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor enquires
• Design of concrete, wood frame, steel, and mass timber structures
• Support project engineers with site coordination

You bring a Civil Engineering degree of a Civil Technology Diploma and a valid driver's license + willingness to travel to various project sites across Vancouver Island.

Apply here: https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/nOdxBn

04/02/2026

Embodied carbon doesn’t reduce itself. It’s tracked, measured, and designed out.

Our latest ECAP outlines how we’re turning the SE 2050 Commitment Program into day-to-day practice — from internal education to project-level reporting and design decisions. This work is grounded in one principle: you can’t reduce what you don’t measure. Our tools and workflows are built to assess embodied carbon early, when design decisions have the most impact.

The result is a clearer path to lower-carbon structures, backed by data, not assumptions.

Read the full recap: https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/RFhbSL

04/01/2026

Seattle's first cantilevered skypool which extends over the streetscape at First Light.

On March 18, our Senior Associate Dr. Ehsan Dezhdar shared the structural approach behind this 48-storey tower with the Structural Engineers Association of Washington—where long-span design meets real-world constraints.

03/09/2026

International Women's Day was yesterday, but the work continues.

This IWD, we asked our team what meaningful support looks like - not from the top, but from wherever you sit.
The answers were consistent: share what you know; open doors you’ve walked through; speak up when someone else can’t. Lasting change lives in the decisions we make when no one is watching.

Give to Gain isn’t just a theme. Engineering thrives on rigour, challenge, and diverse thinking. If we are serious about building a sustainable future, we must be equally serious about building an equitable profession.

03/06/2026

Today we celebrate the women across our firm - in engineering, drafting, accounting, administration, marketing, and leadership. Their impact is not confined to title or discipline. It shows up in coordination meetings, financial strategy, sustainability analysis, automation, clear communication, and mentorship.

This year's International Women's Day theme, Give to Gain, is a reminder that progress is built through investment. Give to Gain isn't symbolic - it is structural. It's how stronger teams and better outcomes are built.

03/04/2026

Yesterday, we highlighted our internal Life Cycle Assessment tool, specifically designed for engineering. Smart engineering comes down to the people applying the systems.

We asked a few members of our team:
What does smart engineering mean to you, in the context of sustainability?
How are you using real-time data to create more sustainable infrastructure?

As tools evolve – from advanced modelling to integrated data platforms – so does our responsibility. Intelligence in design is technical AND collaborative. The future of sustainable infrastructure will be shaped by the diversity of the perspectives driving it.

03/03/2026

What does 1M+ square meters of embodied carbon data tell us?

Our team analyzed 26 project LCAs from 2025 and we have gained a clearer picture of the carbon footprint of concrete towers in British Columbia. The result?

We have identified 3 key considerations to help us and our clients significantly lower the embodied carbon intensity in future developments. From basement design to material specifications, the path to lower carbon buildings is in the details.

https://glotmansimpson.short.gy/LAw0sc

Address

1661 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J1N5

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16047348822

Website

http://www.glotmansimpson.com/

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