Insights for what's next
Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.
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Thought LeadershipGigawatt challenge: Infrastructure for the AI era
Jacobs Senior Vice President, Advanced Facilities and Market Lead AI Data Centers, Dana Tilley explores how digital twins can enable owners, operators, developers, utilities and communities to plan gigawatt-scale AI data centers faster — improving grid resilience and balancing power, cooling and site constraints earlier in the process. -
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Thought LeadershipAdvancing nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure
Built to last: Reducing recurrent costs and extending facility life
Rising costs and aging infrastructure are pressing issues for hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Bill Drake, Jacobs global principal, health care engineering, shares how long-term master planning, adaptable design and smart maintenance technologies can extend the life of healthcare facilities and reduce ongoing costs.
Grounded by PFAS: How to answer the call for global airport action
Legacy firefighting foams have left airports facing tough environmental questions. Explore how to identify, investigate and remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hotspots — from fire training grounds to runways.
US PFAS regulation update: Planning for drinking water compliance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) May 2025 announcement kicked off a new PFAS rulemaking process, but the original regulations are still in force. Reflecting on a recent Jacobs webinar, learn how water systems can plan for compliance now, what the revised rules may bring and why proactive utilities are pressing ahead.
Delivering complex infrastructure at pace: The role of data, agility and horizon scanning
Today’s infrastructure projects and programs are larger, faster and more complex. Richard Malam shares five key insights on using data, safety and team culture to navigate complexity, respond to change and deliver results.
Building safer futures: A graduate’s health and safety journey in Saudi Arabia
Haneen Aljoudi, a graduate engineer focused on health, safety and environment in Saudi Arabia, is gaining real-world experience on one of the Kingdom’s largest infrastructure developments. Through Jacobs’ Graduate Development Program, she’s learning how safety shapes every stage of construction—from inspections to risk planning—while contributing to safer project delivery and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Reimagining health infrastructure for a smarter, stronger future
With more than 17 years of experience in critical infrastructure, Jacobs' Chris Suttor shares insights on the pressures shaping modern health infrastructure—from rising costs and rapid tech shifts to the need for faster delivery and stronger social outcomes.
A view on the future of water resources: A Q&A with Dustin Atchison
As climate change, urbanization and water scarcity intensify, managing water has never been more critical or complex. Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Water Resources Dustin Atchison shares how his team is helping clients build resilient, people-centered systems that blend technology, sustainability and long-term planning.
Why I wear the J with Jennifer Baldwin
There are three integral places where our shared attitudes and behaviors show up – the company’s values and practices, your team and network, and your experience day to day. Tennessee-based Jennifer Baldwin, Digital OneWater Strategic Growth Lead, shares what she loves most about working at Jacobs.
Shaking up the future: Seismic hazard evaluation is shaping the UK's nuclear renaissance
As the U.K. prepares for its biggest nuclear expansion since the start of the industry, seismic safety is taking center stage. Discover how Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis supports site licensing, risk management and the future of clean energy through large-scale reactors and modular innovation.
Modern methods of delivery: It starts with the people
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can improve cost, safety and sustainability — but the real challenges aren’t technical. They’re behavioral. Drawing on case studies from different sectors, this article explores how early alignment, strategic measurement and program-wide collaboration unlock the true value of MMC in the water sector.
Changing the world: How Yari Escobar and María del Alma Concepción Rodriguez accepted the challenge
Yari Escobar and María del Alma Concepción Rodríguez are using data-driven strategies to reduce flood risks across Puerto Rico. By blending environmental science with community-focused planning, they’re helping deliver solutions that protect lives, infrastructure and ecosystems—one storm at a time.
From blueprint to reality: How integrated building services design powers Middle East mega-projects
Sherif Sabri Saad, MEP director at Jacobs in Dubai, brings 20 years of experience and a clear vision for sustainable buildings and infrastructure design. Read how he helps shaping some of the Middle East’s most ambitious mega-projects by uniting digital innovations, lifecycle-centric strategies and design intelligence in building services.
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Future Foundations
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.