Insights for what's next

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

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Installation of the distribution unit of heating and water supply network
Big Questions

Integrating equity into lead service line replacements

Our Global Principal for Drinking Water Quality discusses the importance of equity considerations when planning lead service line replacements and how a step-by-step equity analysis guide can help.

Jennifer Liggett
Q&A

Harambee Employee Network: Omarlie John’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Omarlie John to see how he found a sense of belonging with one of our employee networks, Harambee.

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Q&A

Securing the future and protecting assets in a digital-physical world: A Q&A with Greg Barry

In this feature, we interviewed our Security Technical Director in Australia and New Zealand, Greg Barry, who shared his insights on the most common mistakes organizations make regarding physical and cybersecurity. He also discussed the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and prevent threats and significant security threats to critical infrastructure and assets.

Q&A with Jeremy Wyndham Jacobs VP, Transportation Principal
Q&A

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
Q&A with Melanie Holmer Jacobs VP, Global Water Reuse Principal
Q&A

A view on the future of water reuse: A Q&A with Melanie Holmer

Strengthening our capabilities in water reuse practices and advanced treatment technologies, Melanie Holmer recently joined Jacobs as Global Water Reuse Principal and Vice President. Melanie brings more than 25 years of experience specializing in strategic planning, process selection, detailed design, program management and technical direction in drinking water, wastewater and water reuse. In this Q&A, Melanie talks about the state of water reuse, explores where it’s headed, and highlights innovations powering its progress today.

Melanie Holmer
OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

Demystifying wastewater decarbonization

Jacobs Global Principal for Wastewater Energy Optimization and Decarbonization Emma Shen discusses the importance of transparent net-zero goals in the water sector that account for challenges like wastewater treatment process emissions and long-term decarbonization opportunities.

Emma Shen
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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