Insights for what's next
Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.
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Thought LeadershipHow automated material handling systems are redefining the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing
The pharmaceutical industry faces rising demand and workforce constraints. Discover why forward-thinking manufacturers are designing autonomy into facilities from the start, and what it takes to build resilient, adaptable production environments for tomorrow's medicines.MaryBeth Sukenick Don Fraser Jorge Ferreira Steve Marley -
Thought LeadershipBridging the disconnect: aligning utility planning with fleet electrification deployment in North America
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Thought LeadershipThe certainty trap: Why major infrastructure delivery needs better systems for uncertain times
Keoki Sears
Transit-oriented development
Cities today face economic and longer-term systemic challenges. Our latest paper explores how mass transit infrastructure investments, and a transit-oriented development approach can address these challenges and deliver enhanced economic and social outcomes for communities.
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits: Jess Kulas’ 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 Jess Kulas about her experience using Carrot Fertility, our partner for global fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits.
Lead, PFAS, wet weather management: Looking ahead to One Water Ohio
Joseph Danyluk explains why an upcoming conference in Ohio is a great example of OneWater in action and previews Jacobs’ presentations on lead, PFAS and data solutions for wet weather management.
Making places work for people: A Q&A with Head of Inclusive Design, Rachel Smalley
Inclusive design creates spaces that work better for people and our clients, including future-proofed infrastructure and environments that are more accommodating, sustainable and resilient and can positively affect company culture and employee engagement. In this article, Jacobs Head of Inclusive Design Rachel Smalley shares her career insights and leadership lessons in developing and delivering the highest inclusive design standards worldwide.
How spatial thinking transforms organizations and society: A Q&A with Patricia Algura
In this feature, we interviewed our Geospatial Consultant in Asia, Patricia Algura, to discuss her passion for the geospatial science. She shares her insights on how geospatial mapping transforms data into actionable insights and how empowering organizations and society with spatial thinking can drive innovation and problem-solving.
Geotechnical earthquake engineering and earthquake reconnaissance with Dr. Menzer Pehlivan
Menzer Pehlivan wanted to become an engineer after a 1999 earthquake shattered her home country, Turkiye. Learn about her journey, the world of geotechnical earthquake engineering and how she helped with reconnaissance efforts after this year’s devastating February 6 Turkiye earthquakes.
One pass: Lainie Harber’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 Lainie Harber to see how she’s prioritizing her personal fitness goals with a new wellbeing offering, One Pass.
Creativity and connectivity — a power partnership for the energy transition: A Q&A with Laurence Banyard
Jacobs’ Global Principal for Maritime Energy, Laurence Banyard, shares his insightful lessons on disruptive industries, diverse cultures and the power of global connectivity.
Accelerating decarbonization efforts in Asia: A Q&A with Joan Julia
We sat down with Joan Julia, our senior environmental scientist and carbon accounting lead for Asia, to discuss this and more, drawing from his experience helping clients analyze carbon footprints and make critical decarbonization decisions.
Enlace employee network: Manuel Calderon’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 Manuel Calderon to see how he found a sense of belonging with one of our employee networks, Enlace.
Lead and copper rule revisions: Optimizing corrosion control treatment
Ahead of ACE23, Lauren Wasserstrom explores how the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions are requiring drinking water systems in the U.S. to evaluate their corrosion control practices.
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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.