Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

CTBUH Silver Member

Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

About

Member Offices: Calgary, Los Angeles, Vancouver

Glotman•Simpson Consulting Engineers is one of North America’s leading engineering firms, providing innovative structural engineering solutions and unparalleled client service since 1964. For more than 55 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 currently retains a staff of 80 passionate people who are part of the creative 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 are 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 to quality service, from every division of our operation, is paramount. Our dedicated and experienced staff bring a unique level of expertise to every project, while our flexible, team-based approach enables us to respond efficiently to the individual needs of each client. We live up to our motto: Creative Thinkers, Cleverly Disguised as Engineers.

Fields of Expertise

Seismic Design; Structural Engineering

Membership details

Membership Level

Silver

Member Since

Member Offices

Calgary
Los Angeles
Vancouver

Buildings

Rank	Name	City	Completion	Height
1	Telus Sky	Calgary	2019	221.3 m / 726 ft
2	Hotel Georgia	Vancouver	2012	158.5 m / 520 ft
3	One Wall Centre	Vancouver	2001	149.8 m / 491 ft
4	Vancouver House	Vancouver	2020	145.4 m / 477 ft
5	Pacific Gate by Bosa	San Diego	2017	139.6 m / 458 ft
6	The Pinnacle Marina Tower	San Diego	2005	138.7 m / 455 ft
7	Woodward's 43	Vancouver	2010	122.3 m / 401 ft
8	Jameson House	Vancouver	2011	118.6 m / 389 ft
9	Marriott Pinnacle Hotel	Vancouver	2000	114.3 m / 375 ft
10	TELUS Garden Office Tower	Vancouver	2015	89.3 m / 293 ft

Building Completions Timeline

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Rank	Name	City	Completion	Height
1	Telus Sky	Calgary	2019	221 m / 726 ft
2	Hotel Georgia	Vancouver	2012	159 m / 520 ft
3	One Wall Centre	Vancouver	2001	150 m / 491 ft
4	Vancouver House	Vancouver	2020	145 m / 477 ft
5	Pacific Gate by Bosa	San Diego	2017	140 m / 458 ft
6	The Pinnacle Marina Tower	San Diego	2005	139 m / 455 ft
7	Woodward's 43	Vancouver	2010	122 m / 401 ft
8	The Passages North Tower	Surrey	-	120 m / 393 ft
9	Jameson House	Vancouver	2011	119 m / 389 ft
10	Marriott Pinnacle Hotel	Vancouver	2000	114 m / 375 ft
11	8X Tower	Vancouver	-	98 m / 320 ft
12	TELUS Garden Office Tower	Vancouver	2015	89 m / 293 ft
13	Cardero	Vancouver	2020	89 m / 290 ft
14	The Arc	Vancouver	2019	88 m / 289 ft
15	The Rolston	Vancouver	2013	67 m / 220 ft
16	The Passages East Tower	Surrey	-	- m / - ft
16	The Passages South Tower	Surrey	-	- m / - ft

Statistics

150 m+ Buildings

2 Completed

Average Building Age*

9 Years

Most Common Function*

Mixed-use (54%), 7 Buildings

Most Common Material*

Concrete (100%), 12 Buildings

* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database.

Function
Material

Total: 13 Buildings for which a function has been assigned.

Total: 12 Buildings for which a material has been assigned.

*Based on 13 Completed & Under Construction Buildings

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