Insights for what's next

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Lifesciences Lab
Thought Leadership

Confronting the PFAS challenge in life sciences

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.

Dora Chiang
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A view on the future of sustainability: A Q&A with Bruna Paranhos

With a focus on sustainable solutions, Cross-Market Global Solutions Director for Sustainability Bruna Paranhos has been part of some groundbreaking projects at Jacobs. Her work is shaping the industry’s response to climate change, energy transition and decarbonization. In this Q&A, Bruna talks about where sustainability is headed and how resiliency should be a part of every project.

Bruna Paranhos
A Q&A with Galina Leiphart
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A view on the future of transportation: A Q&A with Galina Leiphart

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 Market Growth Director for Transportation in the U.S. West Central geography, Galina Leiphart, shares her view on the trends impacting today’s transportation infrastructure, what clients are focusing on and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Galina Leiphart
Thought Leadership

A future-forward rotary wing maintenance complex

The Roy Blunt Aviation Logistics Facility features an infinitely reconfigurable design, which will allow the Missouri Army National Guard to provide effective airframe maintenance and repair services in its work with units across 14 states.

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Changing the world: How Emily Sanders and Cory Hinds accepted the challenge

The island of Guam has multiple initiatives to improve resiliency and sustainability across different sectors, such as decarbonizing its energy grid and tackling waste problems which impact residents. Emily Sanders and Cory Hinds are developing strategies to help the Port of Guam improve resiliency and sustainability for the island.

Change the world? Challenge accepted.
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Changing the world: How Kaitlyn Mammay accepted the challenge

The construction industry ranks second in suicides among major industries in the USA. Despite advancements in physical safety, mental health issues persist – leading to a decrease in productivity while workplace accidents, suicides, substance abuse and employee turnover increase. Kaitlyn Mammay is fostering mental health awareness and creating a culture of caring in the construction industry.

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A view on the future of resilience and climate response: A Q&A with Adam Hosking

Resilience is an essential quality for success — the ability to adapt and grow in the face of change and unanticipated events is critical in today’s dynamic, ever-evolving world. In this Q&A, global solutions director for resilience and climate response explains how Jacobs supports communities with the impacts of human and natural hazards and climate change.

Adam Hosking
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A view on the future of environmental planning: A Q&A with Zein Mocke

As our clients and communities plan for a sustainable future, Jacobs Global Solutions Director of Environmental Planning Zein Mocke and his team help them navigate cross-market connectivity and achieve environmental planning success. Whether connecting our team of professionals with the right communities or staying ahead of regulatory changes, Zein and our global network develop the best solutions for clients and the environments they serve.

Zein Mocke
A Q&A with Laura Rhodes
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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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    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.

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