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Q&A

Shaping tomorrow’s skylines with safety as the foundation: Meet Abdul Asghar

Tell us about your career journey so far. I started working in the U.K. before branching out to projects in Europe and Asia for about 10 years. I earned my qualifications in health and safety and then moved into the role of a Construction Design Management (CDM) professional. I began my HSE career in 2015 after obtaining my National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) General Certificate. Over the next decade, I worked as a CDM professional delivering projects across Europe, the U.K. and Asia. I served as a client advisor and principal contractor advisor but primarily worked as a principal designer. That’s where I discovered my passion for HSE in design. In January 2024, I joined Jacobs Middle East as part of the HSE team, working full time as HSE in design lead on the King Salman International Airport project. What does your role involve? My role is to integrate our BeyondZero values into the design process. That means executing the design phase through a safety lens — considering how assets will be built, how people will move through and interact with it, where risks may arise, and how we can mitigate them from the start. It’s about ensuring what we deliver is safe to build, operate and use. What benefits does a client get from HSE in design? The biggest benefit is confidence. Clients know that Jacobs’ designs not only meet but exceed health, safety and environmental performance. It’s not just about providing a report —

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Webinar

Preparing for LCRI compliance in 2025 and beyond: Key requirements, funding strategies and proactive approaches

With the U.S. EPA’s final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) now in effect, water systems in the U.S. must prepare for compliance while adapting to evolving federal policies. Join Jacobs for a timely discussion on the key LCRI requirements, funding opportunities and how potential regulatory shifts could impact water systems nationwide. This webinar will feature a case study on the City of Wilmington’s proactive approach, including their inventory process, service line replacement program and compliance tap sampling efforts. Our experts will also explore funding strategies and actionable steps to help water systems stay on track for the LCRI compliance deadline in November 2027. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, explore funding options and strengthen your LCRI strategy in an evolving regulatory landscape. Moderators: Russell Ford, Global Solutions Director, Drinking Water & Reuse – Jacobs Speakers: Kelly Slabicki, Water Division Contractor – Department of Public Works, Wilmington, Delaware Michael Matichich, Economic & Financial Consulting Team Lead – Jacobs Lauren Wasserstrom, National Practice Leader for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance – Jacobs Tugba Akgun, Northeast Practice Leader for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance – Jacobs Download the presentation slide deck (PDF, 3.86 MB)

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Thought Leadership

Driving resilience in the water sector: The role of organizational transformation

Water utilities face rising challenges, from aging infrastructure and climate change to growing demand and public scrutiny. Jenny Wright outlines a roadmap for organizational transformation through long-term strategic planning, smarter capital investment and a proactive owner-operator approach—empowering utilities to become more resilient, efficient and future-ready.

James Hampson
Q&A

From setup to success: Lessons in leading complex infrastructure programs

With more than 33 years of infrastructure experience across ten sectors and six countries, James Hampson is a leader and problem solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and managing hundreds of billions of dollars in major programs across a cross-industry European portfolio. In this Q&A, we connect with James, our global executive program director, to gain his insights into the innovation, collaboration and business leadership needed for the future of program delivery.

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Podcast

Safety without borders: Safeguarding the health, security and wellbeing of a worldwide workforce

For companies with workers and job sites all over the world, how do you take care of every employee? Emerging technologies and digital tools are a critical part of the solution, but it all must be integrated into a sound, resilient strategy that relies on track record and local experience. This strategy needs to span time zones - and clients/partners - to ensure the health, safety and security of every colleague is paramount, no matter if they’re a hybrid employee, based in an office or working on a job site. To ensure this strategy works on the ground, you also need the right partners. Our guests for this episode are Joe Olivarez, Executive Vice President and Leader of Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Enterprise Quality at Jacobs, Dr. Myles Druckman, Global Medical Director and SVP at International SOS and Polly Willis, Strategic Account Manager and Market Lead at International SOS.

Q&A

Why I wear the J with Gavin Jackson

Gavin Jackson, a geospatial consultant based in Perth, shares why Jacobs’ culture keeps him inspired—from the everyday interactions to solving complex global challenges. Discover what makes him proud to wear the “J.”

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