Insights for what's next

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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
Water effluent
Thought Leadership

Applying global PFAS insights in UK and Europe: Creating a cross-sector solution for success

The rising impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is arguably the greatest remediation and regeneration challenge our world has faced in the last 50 years. Add in the complexity of fast-changing regulation and compliance, and we’re collectively facing a moving, morphing target — just like the chemicals that make up PFAS. The answer lies in an innovative mix of talent, technology and industry collaboration, and Jane Thrasher, director of land quality and ground contamination, is pioneering the ideal formula.

Jane Thrasher
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A view on the future of water resource recovery: A Q&A with Tim Constantine

Carrying our wastewater solutions and treatment technologies into the future, Tim Constantine recently took on a new role as Jacobs Global Director of Water Resource Recovery Solutions. Tim brings 30 years of experience in wastewater process planning and design to the role. In this Q&A, Tim talks about the state of water resource recovery, how he’s rebranded how we think about wastewater, and highlights treatment innovations co-creating the world to come.

Tim Constantine
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A view on the future of drinking water and reuse: A Q&A with Dr. Russell Ford

Water is one natural resource we all share – but managing our essential drinking water supplies has never been more complicated. From water scarcity to emerging contaminants, providing the safe drinking water that many of us take for granted requires solutions to new and complex challenges. In this Q&A we connect with Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Drinking Water and Reuse Dr. Russell Ford to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as we support our clients with safe and resilient drinking water solutions.

Russell Ford
OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

The potential for hybrid digital twins

Ahead of WEFTEC24, Bruce Johnson discusses the results of a recent Water Research Foundation project on hybrid digital twins and how Jacobs is building on that learning with our Hybrid Optimizer tool.

A Q&A with Robert Fowlie Jacobs Water Client Account Manager for New Mexico and El Paso
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A view on the future of water supply: A Q&A with Robert Fowlie

Water is one natural resource we all share – it shapes our lives, our communities, our ecosystems and the Earth’s climate. But managing this essential resource has never been more complicated. In this Q&A, Robert Fowlie, our water client account manager in New Mexico and El Paso, talks about the trends shaping the water industry today and how our clients are using a OneWater approach to prepare for the future.

A Q&A with John Barker Jacobs Executive Director of Sales for the U.S. Northwest
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A view on the future of critical infrastructure: A Q&A with John Barker

Bringing experience across core markets in the Pacific Northwest, John Barker is the new Executive Director of Sales for the U.S. Northwest. Robust infrastructure establishes the backbone of productive, economically strong communities as assets essential to commerce, trade, public safety and quality of life. In this Q&A, John talks about the critical infrastructure trends in the Pacific Northwest and what’s ahead for the region.

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Thought Leadership

Scaling solutions for PFAS reduction

Decisive action is needed to reduce the risk of PFAS-containing products and their impact on human health and ecosystems. By working collaboratively, we can manage PFAS across its full lifecycle, from phase-out of specific products to site remediation, drinking water treatment and waste management.

Dora Chiang

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    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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