Insights for what's next

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

515 items
Future Foundations. Climate
Thought Leadership

Climate response: The opportunity ahead

As the impacts of climate change intensify, there isn’t a region, business or government that will not be affected. But this is not a fait accompli – there is action we can take, today, to lay the foundations for a resilient future. SVP Jan Walstrom explains.

Making the most of Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) to deliver major water infrastructure
Thought Leadership

Using the direct procurement for customers model in the water sector: Four lessons learned

Complex commercial arrangements and procurement delays, together with cost and schedule delivery risks are some of the greatest challenges facing major project delivery. The Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model offers a tailored solution and multiple client benefits, especially within the fast-growing water sector. David Sandercock, Sector Lead for Contracts and Procurement Advisory, shares four lessons for DPC implementation success.

Q&A with Claire Bishop Jacobs TEAM2100 Stakeholder Manager
Q&A

Safeguarding London's future through talent & teamwork on TEAM2100: A Q&A with Claire Bishop

Pivotal major programs such as TEAM2100 offer the chance to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. However, while this potential is unmatched, so is the scale of the problem. To conquer this, a potent combination of talent, technology and track record is required, along with the highest level of stakeholder collaboration. Claire Bishop shares her insights into raising — and maintaining — this high-level, outcome-led approach.

Claire Bishop
Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino Jacobs Regional Ports & Maritime Leader
Q&A

A view on the future of ports decarbonization: A Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino

Helping our ports & maritime clients with their decarbonization and modernization journeys, Aldo Ferrufino brings lessons learned from more than 25 years of international experience on multi-million-dollar port and marine infrastructure programs, port operations and technologies. In this Q&A, Aldo talks about the energy transition, explores where ports are headed, and highlights how data solutions will play a role in decarbonization efforts.

Aldo Ferrufino
Q&A

Jacobs GO!: Mikayla Baker’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Structural Engineer-in-Training Mikayla Baker about her experience with our Jacobs Go! program in Manila, Philippines.

  • Future Foundations

    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. 

    Visit Future Foundations
    Future-Foundations