Insights for what's next

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

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Thought Leadership

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.

Darren Milsom
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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.

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 Steve Pelham Transportation Market Director - Americas
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A view on the future of transportation: A Q&A with Steve Pelham

Transportation infrastructure is the backbone of society, enabling efficient movement of people and goods, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life by connecting communities and supporting sustainable development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Director of Transportation for the Americas Steve Pelham shares his view on the trends impacting today’s transportation infrastructure, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Steve Pelham
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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 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
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 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
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 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

  • 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. 

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