Insights for what's next

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

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Q&A

Kicking it into high gear: A Q&A with Brandy Creed

Rail and Transit Group Leader Brandy Creed is no stranger to a challenge in martial arts or the rail and transit industry. With her extensive background in both subjects, we sat down with Brandy to discuss how she is kicking things into high gear.

Brandy Creed
Q&A with Jeremy Wyndham Jacobs VP, Transportation Principal
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A view on the future of transportation: A Q&A with Jeremy Wyndham

With more than 30 years of experience in transport planning and delivering multi-modal solutions, Jeremy Wyndham is leading our efforts on a program that’s reconstructing 80 miles of I-35 in Austin, Texas. In this Q&A, Jeremy talks about the transportation challenges facing growing regions today, explores how data and technology are shaping transport solutions, and shares how his team works together with our client to deliver one of the largest, most complicated projects in state history.

Jeremy Wyndham
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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
Q&A with Dean Hogarth Jacobs Global Technical Excellence Lead for Bridges
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A view on the future of rail & transit: A Q&A with Dean Hogarth

Global demand for transport is rapidly increasing, with passenger rail and freight activity projected to more than double by 2050. While this growth signifies social and economic progress, it also leads to greater energy demand, increased carbon emissions and atmospheric pollutants. Read about Dean Hogarth, one of our bridge technical leads’ solutions for an increasingly urbanized world in this Q&A.

Dean Hogarth
Q&A

Why I wear the “J” with Peter Lalas

Our longest-tenured employee, Peter Lalas, shares how the company has evolved, his work on the Ted Williams Tunnel project and why he stays at Jacobs – even after 55 years.

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Q&A

A view on the future of transportation planning: A Q&A with Stephen Rutherford

Decisions about transportation infrastructure influence the shape and success of our cities for generations, at a time of rapidly changing work and living patterns. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Director for Transport Planning Stephen Rutherford talks about what’s impacting planning today, what clients are focusing on and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

Stephen Rutherford
Change the world? Challenge accepted.
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Changing the world: How Cheryl McNall accepted the challenge

If nothing changes in aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization predicts the sector’s CO2 emissions will triple by 2050. U.K.-based Cheryl McNall, Global Solutions Director for Aviation, shares how we’re helping airports prepare for the future by facilitating collaboration and co-creation, setting up hydrogen-powered ground fleets and simply put – sharing our track record of experience. Read how Cheryl accepted the challenge.

Cheryl McNall
A Q&A with Duncan Kopp Ports & Maritime Director - Americas
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A view on the future of ports & maritime: A Q&A with Duncan Kopp

Ports & Maritime facilities are essential for global trade, economic development, and supply chain efficiency. In this Q&A, Jacobs’ Americas Market Director for Ports & Maritime Duncan Kopp talks about trends and opportunities that are keeping this complex industry afloat.

Duncan Kopp

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