Insights for what's next

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

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The future of airport decarbonization: Key insights from landside electric vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport

Pioneering airports globally are tackling the rising complexity and uncertainties of transitioning to new forms of energy within the decarbonization challenge, and electric vehicles are a critical starting point for success. Capability Lead for Future Mobility, Alec Curley, and Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning, Hermann Maier, share five critical insights from their Landside Electric Vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport Limited.

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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.

Matthew Holmes Global Solutions Director, Health Infrastructure
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Balancing act: 5 lessons in connecting standardization and innovation in healthcare design

Standardization offers the potential for building healthcare infrastructure and assets faster and at lower cost, but does it mean we’re limited to a one-size-fits-all approach that stifles innovation and progression? Five leading experts in both healthcare and architecture debate the way forward, offering insights to help define the healthcare design blueprint for the future.

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Jacobs, Electreon & the state partner to advance in-road inductive charging technology in Michigan

The Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) recognized Jacobs for teaming to deploy one of the first public wireless and in-road wireless systems for charging electric vehicles. In a follow-on CCBJ article, Jacobs Market Leader and Senior Project Manager Andy Wolpert answered questions about the award-winning project. Read the full article in this repurposed version on jacobs.com.

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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.

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Delivering critical infrastructure programs: 4 ways to build high-performing teams

Major projects and programs are large complex multi-problem-solving endeavors, which are increasingly required to efficiently address the risks associated with our aging infrastructure, changing societal needs and the multi-faceted challenges of a changing climate. Jacobs Program Director Darren Milsom introduces his approach for the development of high-performing teams to deliver these major infrastructure projects and programs.

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Why I wear the "J" with Ana Jovanovic

Our culture is what makes working at Jacobs special. 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. Project Manager Ana Jovanovic shares reflections on the 2024 Bridges to Prosperity build experience and how she applied what she learned to her day-to-day responsibilities.

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    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. 

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