Brisbane 2032 will test Australia’s ability to deliver disciplined, future-ready infrastructure on a global stage. With strong governance, collaboration, and innovation, the Games can redefine how the nation plans, builds, and leaves a lasting legacy of sustainable growth.

Urban sediment remediation projects are arguably the toughest environmental challenges to solve and deliver. This piece distils six proven principles from industry leaders Joe Corrado and Joshua Cummings to reduce risk, limit disruption and transform hazardous sites into lasting community assets.

PFAS are deeply embedded in life sciences operations, yet they pose rising health, environmental and regulatory risks. This article explores how industry can shift mindsets, align policies and adopt holistic solutions—from waste management and digital tools to safer alternatives—that reduce PFAS reliance, protect reputations and build long-term resilience.

As the building and infrastructure sector collectively contemplates what it will take to lift productivity, we look at what role the people within the system — sponsors, planners, designers, engineers, consultants and constructors — play in challenging the accepted and advocating for change.

Australia is aiming for 82% renewable electricity by 2030. Success depends on navigating approvals, overcoming technical challenges and addressing community concerns while maintaining financial and environmental viability.

Saudi Arabia is rethinking how cities are planned, funded and delivered. Discover why ambition, governance and innovation are reshaping urban transformation — and what the world can learn from the Kingdom’s bold approach.

PFAS in biosolids present mounting challenges for utilities amid inconsistent regulations and rising public concern. Learn how anaerobic digestion, composting, drying and pyrolysis compare — and how utilities can plan resilient biosolids strategies in a shifting regulatory landscape.

Creating a true learning organization requires a careful blend of ambition, tailored processes, technology, expertise and attitude. Our team of specialists and industry leaders share their insights and research results to help create the right future formula for program management.

Consider: Cities are growing fast—but can they grow smarter? Explore how Jacobs’ planning frameworks are helping the Middle East build livable, future-ready urban environments.

How can governments keep roads safe and traffic flowing over time? This article explores how operations and maintenance provisions in brownfield highway Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) improve infrastructure outcomes and maximize long-term value.

Rising costs and aging infrastructure are pressing issues for hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Bill Drake, Jacobs global principal, health care engineering, shares how long-term master planning, adaptable design and smart maintenance technologies can extend the life of healthcare facilities and reduce ongoing costs.

Legacy firefighting foams have left airports facing tough environmental questions. Explore how to identify, investigate and remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hotspots — from fire training grounds to runways.