Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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A Q&A with Laura Rhodes
Q&A

Delivering critical flood and coastal resilience in the UK: A Q&A with Laura Rhodes

Over 5.2 million homes and properties in England face risks from flooding and coastal erosion. The Environment Agency has implemented strategies to mitigate these risks, including a £5.2 billon capital program, delivered primarily through the Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF), part of the broader Next Generation Supplier Arrangements (NGSA). In this Q&A, Jacobs’ CDF Manager, Laura Rhodes, shares insights into the program’s critical role in improving infrastructure resilience and the key lessons she’s learned while collaborating with the Environment Agency.

Laura Rhodes
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Q&A

A view on the future of consulting & advisory: A Q&A with Professor Polycarp Sam Luke

As clients and communities face global challenges and opportunities related to digitization, automation, climate change, decarbonization and aging infrastructure, Jacobs Global Director of Strategic Consulting & Advisory Solutions Professor Polycarp Sam Luke and his team address our client’s most pressing challenges. In this Q&A, Polycarp Sam discusses how he applies a systems-thinking approach to develop holistic and sustainable solutions to ensure long-term resilience and success.

Professor Polycarp Sam Luke
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Why I wear the “J” with Sulayman Farooqi

There are three integral places where our shared attitudes and behaviors show up – the company’s values and practices, your team and network, and your experience day to day. Graduate Mechanical Engineer Sulayman Farooqi shares how Jacobs' inclusive leadership motivates and inspires him.

Professional using an iPad in a hospital
Thought Leadership

Navigating healthcare challenges: How digital solutions can drive efficiency amid budget cuts

With budget cuts and sustainability goals shaping the future of healthcare, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. Jacobs’ Liza-Jane Sapsford explores how Track Record is transforming healthcare facilities management by improving compliance, reducing costs and driving efficiency. Discover how hospitals can navigate financial pressures while ensuring sustainability and high-quality patient care.

OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

Developing metrics for water customer affordability

Reflecting on a recent Journal AWWA article he co-authored, Mike Matichich explains how water utilities better understand and address affordability challenges by leveraging operating data they already collect.

Q&A with Mara Campbell Highways & Bridges Market Director - Americas
Q&A

A view on the future of highways & bridges: A Q&A with Mara Campbell

Transportation infrastructure is the backbone of society, enabling efficient movement of people and goods, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life by connecting communities and supporting sustainable development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Americas Market Director of Highways and Bridges Mara Campbell shares her take on the trends impacting today’s transportation infrastructure, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Mara Campbell

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    Co-creating the world to come

    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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