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A Q&A with Bruce Chalmers
Q&A

A view on the future of environmental solutions: A Q&A with Bruce Chalmers

Solving the most complex environmental challenges worldwide requires a new, innovative formula of nature-based solutions, AI-powered data insights and the best talent. Bruce Chalmers shares how he’s pioneering this global shift by combining all three to work in an ecosystem services model.

Bruce Chalmers
Water Pipe, Pipeline, Pipefitter, Plumber, Repairing
Thought Leadership

Navigating cybersecurity threats and regulatory compliance in us water and wastewater utilities

In this article, Jacobs SVP and Global Water Director Susan Moisio and SVP for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity John Karabias discuss the escalating cybersecurity threats to U.S. water and wastewater facilities, the challenges utilities face in balancing operational performance with cybersecurity and Jacobs' role in providing cybersecurity and risk management support to these utilities, including new assessments for getting cyber ready.

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Thought Leadership

Climate response: The opportunity ahead

As the impacts of climate change intensify, there isn’t a region, business or government that will not be affected. But this is not a fait accompli – there is action we can take, today, to lay the foundations for a resilient future. SVP Jan Walstrom explains.

Making the most of Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) to deliver major water infrastructure
Thought Leadership

Using the direct procurement for customers model in the water sector: Four lessons learned

Complex commercial arrangements and procurement delays, together with cost and schedule delivery risks are some of the greatest challenges facing major project delivery. The Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) model offers a tailored solution and multiple client benefits, especially within the fast-growing water sector. David Sandercock, Sector Lead for Contracts and Procurement Advisory, shares four lessons for DPC implementation success.

Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino Jacobs Regional Ports & Maritime Leader
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A view on the future of ports decarbonization: A Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino

Helping our ports & maritime clients with their decarbonization and modernization journeys, Aldo Ferrufino brings lessons learned from more than 25 years of international experience on multi-million-dollar port and marine infrastructure programs, port operations and technologies. In this Q&A, Aldo talks about the energy transition, explores where ports are headed, and highlights how data solutions will play a role in decarbonization efforts.

Aldo Ferrufino

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