Insights for what's next

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

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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.

Water Pipe, Pipeline, Pipefitter, Plumber, Repairing
Thought Leadership

Navigating cybersecurity threats and regulatory compliance in us water and wastewater utilities

In this article, Jacobs SVP and Global Water Director Susan Moisio and SVP for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity John Karabias discuss the escalating cybersecurity threats to U.S. water and wastewater facilities, the challenges utilities face in balancing operational performance with cybersecurity and Jacobs' role in providing cybersecurity and risk management support to these utilities, including new assessments for getting cyber ready.

OneWater Reflections
Big Questions

Reimagining the future of water in Singapore

Jacobs President of Global Operations Patrick Hill recently wrote about pivotal global trends and how we’re laying the foundations for a more sustainable, prosperous and secure future at Jacobs. This week, Patrick is discussing these trends as they relate to the global water sector at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). SIWW provides a platform to reimagine the role of water utilities and explore how themes like infrastructure modernization, the energy transition and climate response will shape the water sector’s future. Read Patrick's reflections on Singapore's future.

Future Foundations. Engaging
Thought Leadership

Engaging to adapt: Building climate change into decision making

With its extensive 15,000-kilometer (~9,320-mile) coastline, New Zealand grapples with coastal erosion, coastal inundation and rising groundwater levels. Read how we’re helping New Zealand move from a defend-at-all-costs approach to a more holistic strategy of considering the whole coastal system.

Aerial shot of sewage treatment plant placed near a river, Denmark. Aerial view shot with drone.
Thought Leadership

How to use SIPR to drive success in water sector programs

Planning, building and delivering the large-scale critical infrastructure needed to provide safe, reliable water services is a complex balancing act of costs, risk and value. The most crucial challenges are creating sustainable, long-term financing and robust contracts, attracting investors and driving seamless stakeholder collaboration. The Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR) delivery model was developed in the U.K. to help solve those challenges. Geoff Roberts, one of Jacobs’ heads of legal and program counsel, explains how and offers his insights on using the model to achieve success.

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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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