Insights for what's next

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

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A Q&A with Dava Kaitala Heavy Rail Market Director - Americas
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A view on the future of heavy rail: A Q&A with Dava Kaitala

Rail is a vital component of our transportation infrastructure, yet the challenges we face in enhancing and maintaining it are more complex than ever. Leaders like Jacobs’ Americas Market Director for Heavy Rail, Dava Kaitala, are at the forefront, leveraging their extensive experience to drive transformational sustainability initiatives. In this Q&A, Dava explores the latest trends and opportunities in heavy rail and discusses how we can enhance rail infrastructure to support economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Dava Kaitala
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A view on the future of health infrastructure: A Q&A with Matthew Holmes

Health systems today must flex to thrive through constant change. Global Solutions Director of Health Infrastructure Matthew Holmes and his team are shaping some of the most significant healthcare projects around the globe. With diverse regions and more diverse formats, they’re thinking differently about the tools we can use to deliver critical health services for our clients and their patients. In this Q&A, Matthew discusses how we’re improving healthcare infrastructure with our clients, the opportunities ahead and how healthcare is co-creating the world to come.

Matthew Holmes
Change the world? Challenge accepted.
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Changing the world: How Charu Kukreja accepted the challenge

When it comes to transportation, solutions today must be multi-modal, meaning fossil-fuel burning single-occupancy vehicles are only one element of the story. Charu Kukreja shares how she's reimagining transportation solutions in Los Angeles to create more sustainable, equitable communities through innovative urban greening initiatives.

A Q&A with Caitlin Johnson
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A view on the future of transportation: A Q&A with Caitlin Johnson

Major transportation infrastructure programs are getting bigger, and clients expect them to be delivered faster and cheaper. In this Q&A, we chat with one of our teammates, newly appointed Vice President and Director of Operations - Northeast Transportation, Caitlin Johnson, to discuss trends and opportunities shaping the delivery of major transportation projects.

Caitlin Johnson
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A view on the future of drinking water and reuse: A Q&A with Dr. Russell Ford

Water is one natural resource we all share – but managing our essential drinking water supplies has never been more complicated. From water scarcity to emerging contaminants, providing the safe drinking water that many of us take for granted requires solutions to new and complex challenges. In this Q&A we connect with Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Drinking Water and Reuse Dr. Russell Ford to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead as we support our clients with safe and resilient drinking water solutions.

Russell Ford
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A view on the future of water resource recovery: A Q&A with Tim Constantine

Carrying our wastewater solutions and treatment technologies into the future, Tim Constantine recently took on a new role as Jacobs Global Director of Water Resource Recovery Solutions. Tim brings 30 years of experience in wastewater process planning and design to the role. In this Q&A, Tim talks about the state of water resource recovery, how he’s rebranded how we think about wastewater, and highlights treatment innovations co-creating the world to come.

Tim Constantine
A Q&A with Tim McKay Transit Market Director - Americas
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A view on the future of transit: A Q&A with Tim McKay

Public transportation systems, valued as some of the most equitable and sustainable modes of transportation, connect communities and help stimulate economic development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Americas Market Director for Transit Tim McKay talks about trends keeping rail & transit on track for the future, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Tim McKay
A Q&A with Bryan Smith
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A view on the future of aviation: A Q&A with Bryan Smith

Airports are the gateway to one of the fastest modes of commercial transport, helping to carry people and packages to almost anywhere in the world. In this Q&A, Jacobs Aviation Architecture Principal, Bryan Smith, discusses evolving trends in airport terminal design, the priorities of our clients and the challenges we’re tackling.

Bryan M. Smith
Q&A with Seth Torma Jacobs Transportation Planner
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A view on the future of transportation planning: A Q&A with Seth Torma

At a time of rapidly changing work and living patterns, decisions made on transportation infrastructure can influence the shape and success of our cities for generations. In this Q&A, Jacobs Transportation Planner Seth Torma talks about what’s impacting planning today, what clients are focusing on, and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

Seth Torma
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Applying global PFAS insights in UK and Europe: Creating a cross-sector solution for success

The rising impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is arguably the greatest remediation and regeneration challenge our world has faced in the last 50 years. Add in the complexity of fast-changing regulation and compliance, and we’re collectively facing a moving, morphing target — just like the chemicals that make up PFAS. The answer lies in an innovative mix of talent, technology and industry collaboration, and Jane Thrasher, director of land quality and ground contamination, is pioneering the ideal formula.

Jane Thrasher

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