Insights for what's next

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

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OneWater Reflections
Q&A

Innovations in membrane treatment

Jim Lozier looks ahead to the 2024 Membrane Technology Conference in Florida where Jacobs is presenting on the latest developments in membrane treatment, from high-recovery desalination to PFAS removal.

Jim Lozier
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Thought Leadership

As demand for power grows, airports are at risk: A new report shows what we need to do next

Airports are significant economic drivers where mobility and commerce meet. As electrification and decarbonization accelerate while air travel continues to grow, airports will need five times more power than currently available to meet demand and avoid disruption, according to a new study co-created by Jacobs and summarized by Global Vice President Energy Transition Graeme Cooper and Vice President Aviation Americas, Steve Pelham.

Steve Pelham
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Thought Leadership

Co-creating sustainable water catchments

In a recent webinar series, we examined how a collaborative OneWater approach is being used to address catchment-scale water management challenges, such as flooding and droughts, in the U.K.

Q&A

Exceptional leadership by simply being himself: A Q&A with head of utilities, environment, and infrastructure in the middle east, Jonathan Chamberlain

No job is too big or challenging for Jonathan Chamberlain to tackle with his Utilities, Environment and Infrastructure team. He’s brought together people from all corners of the globe to support the Middle East, a region full of transformative projects, while gaining a reputation for delivery excellence. Jonathan shares his highlights on what it takes to succeed as a leader while navigating global and regional changes on some of our world’s most impressive infrastructure.

Jonathan Chamberlain
Q&A

Keeping the lights on: A Q&A with Ben Dombrowski

Meet Jacobs Mechanical Engineer Ben Dombrowski who has worked with Jacobs his whole 10+ year career to serve energy industry clients such as the Department of Defense (DoD) on the mission toward more resilient, sustainable energy and power.

Ben Dombrowski
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Big Questions

Confronting climate change with OneWater

Joseph Danyluk, Jacobs OneWater director, reflects on a discussion at the NACWA Winter Conference which addressed how water utilities and the wider industry can confront a changing climate. Touching on recent examples of how Jacobs is helping our clients advance climate response efforts, he shares how collaboration will continue to be critical not only as we manage the impacts of climate change, but also explore how water connects us, and how it affects us all.

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Big Questions

Introducing new OneWater reflections series

In a new thought leadership series, our global water team shares how we’re developing integrated and collaborative solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges.

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Thought Leadership

PFAS: Navigating the new drinking water health advisories

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released new drinking water Health Advisories for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including much lower levels for two common compounds. Jacobs assesses the implications in a new guidance document.

Q&A with Luce Bassetti U.S. Coastal Lead Houston, Texas, U.S.
Q&A

Q&A: Talking with U.S. Coastal Lead Luce Bassetti

As the lead for Jacobs’ U.S. Coastal Resiliency Program, Luce Bassetti brings a strong background in coastal modeling and resiliency planning, adding extensive international experience to Jacobs’ innovative Gulf Coast team. We sat down with Luce to talk about her work, her home base in Houston and her hopes for the future.

Luce Bassetti
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Report

How can we use nature and data to help solve our environmental, climate and affordability crises?

Solving our environmental, climate and affordability trilemma requires bringing together two factors that could be considered opposing ends of the spectrum: sustainable nature-based approaches and cutting-edge data- and technology-enabled solutions. This paper defines the trilemma and the impacts on the CSOs challenge, then discusses the art of the possible for these novel approaches and the potential regulatory, societal and technological shifts required to empower these solutions.

  • 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. 

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