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

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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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Constructing care: Global standardization lessons in healthcare builds

Most major industries globally, including healthcare, are experimenting with the latest emerging technologies to help drive better results and return on investment. Generative artificial intelligence is getting most of the press, but there are other technologies and capabilities, such as standardization, modularization and automation. While the attention is warranted, there is still a significant challenge in harnessing new technologies to move beyond the hype into offering proven practical value for healthcare providers, workers, end users and their communities. Global healthcare ecosystems provide the perfect opportunity for these technologies — if they’re paired with the right program, talent and functionality.

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Our Jacobs Chair and CEO: A Q&A with Bob Pragada

Bob Pragada is Chief Operating Officer and now Chair and CEO of Jacobs. In this Q&A, Bob talks about his background, an exciting new chapter for Jacobs, and the best advice he’s ever heard. Get to know Bob a bit better in this article.

Bob Pragada
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A view on the future of architecture: A Q&A with Gary Lapera

Today’s ever-changing world demands a shift in thinking around infrastructure and architecture. Jacobs Global Solutions Director of Buildings & Infrastructure, Gary Lapera, and our award-winning architects and designers are thinking beyond bricks and mortar – addressing both immediate and long-term goals with visionary precision and nurturing healthier, more resilient communities. In this Q&A, Gary talks about the state of architecture today and highlights how architecture can drive positive global change.

Gary Lapera
A Q&A with Bahman Bani Emerging Contaminants Market Solutions Lead
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A view on the future of PFAS liability: A Q&A with Bahman Bani

The contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is one of the greatest chemical remediation challenges in the world right now and PFAS regulation and compliance is rapidly changing to adapt to the true scale of the problem. Pioneers and problem-solvers like Bahman Bani, Jacobs' senior environmental remediation engineer, are helping to discover the best way forward for clients and communities.

Bahman Bani
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.

Robert Fowlie
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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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

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    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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