Insights for what's next

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

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Ghost spaces, magnetic places and affordable homes: 3 catalysts for sustainable, inclusive cities

The cities and megacities of tomorrow can drive sustainability and equity through economies of scale, nature-based solutions and circular frameworks, but they require the right investments and strategic vision today. Jacobs Vice President and Global Market Director of Cities & Places, Stephen Zoegall, shares three key investment catalysts for social, economic and environmental rewards.

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Nature’s role in CSO control

Joseph Danyluk discusses a workshop he's leading at Amsterdam International Water Week on the use of nature-based solutions to control combined sewer overflows.

Joseph Danyluk
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What have we done and where are we going? Patrick King talks transportation funding in ENR

Jacobs Vice President - Global Market Director, Transportation, Patrick King contributed to Engineering News Record’s article “A Generational Investment - Landmark Federal Funding Energizes the Transportation Industry,” as part of their recent Year in Transportation & Infrastructure feature. Patrick shares thoughts on the great work we’re doing to secure transportation grants through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and where he sees the transportation industry heading in 2024. Read the full piece inside.

Patrick King
Robert Mehall Q&A
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Turning Complex Challenges into Measurable Impact: Meet Robert Mehall

Born with a natural curiosity and a gift for problem solving, Robert Mehall is one of Jacobs’ architects, focusing on cities, places and our overall design practice. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for blending functionality with aesthetics, Robert has made significant contributions to the world of architecture. Whether he conceives the initial design or collaborates one-on-one with our clients, Robert leverages communication and collaboration to bring the greatest potential of a project to fruition. With a proven track record of success and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Robert continues to make a lasting impact on the world of architecture, data center design, and other markets where technically complex buildings are delivered though design excellence. Robert holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a licensed member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council, and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified. Outside of work, Robert has an extensive music collection, specifically punk rock and industrial. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and two children. They often take family trips to the beach and, in 2023, they went to Hawaii! They loved it so much; they plan to go back again. For Christmas in 2023, Robert and his family traveled to Malaysia to visit his wife’s family. Quite the jet-setting, world-traveling family, they’ve also visited Bali, Indonesia, Japan

Robert Mehall
Making the most of Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) to deliver major water infrastructure
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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
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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.

Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino Jacobs Regional Ports & Maritime Leader
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A view on the future of ports decarbonization: A Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino

Helping our ports & maritime clients with their decarbonization and modernization journeys, Aldo Ferrufino brings lessons learned from more than 25 years of international experience on multi-million-dollar port and marine infrastructure programs, port operations and technologies. In this Q&A, Aldo talks about the energy transition, explores where ports are headed, and highlights how data solutions will play a role in decarbonization efforts.

Aldo Ferrufino
Water Pipe, Pipeline, Pipefitter, Plumber, Repairing
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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.

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