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Q&A

Powering up nuclear growth: Why the right planning process matters

With 37 years of planning experience, Ian Fletcher has tackled key infrastructure challenges across sectors. For the past 17 years, he’s focused on securing approvals for some of the U.K.’s most complex programs, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Southampton to London Pipeline. Major infrastructure demands bold problem-solving and deep collaboration—two hallmarks of Ian’s award-winning career. He has led six major development consent orders (DCOs), the planning and approval mechanism for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). Now, as civil nuclear energy becomes a Critical National Priority for the U.K., Ian is bringing his consenting process skills alongside Jacobs’ wider nuclear capability, helping guide projects through the high-stakes planning process. In this Q&A, Ian shares insights on how effective consenting can accelerate nuclear development and what’s ahead for the first small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.K. How does getting the consenting process right help nuclear projects succeed? DCOs come with numerous commitments and conditions. It’s about getting the details right to ensure better implementation. In civil nuclear, developers face multiple hurdles, from financing to strict regulatory requirements. Planning is one of the most visible, and often most challenging, parts of the process, especially as it provides the public the clearest opportunity to weigh in. Successful consenting sometimes means pushing back, even on client requests. The key is knowing when to say yes and when to say no to protect long-term project outcomes. That decision-making depends on experience—especially in surveying, mitigation and design— where the greatest cost impacts are often defined

Ian Fletcher
PFAS in Biosolids
Thought Leadership

Managing PFAS in biosolids: Strategies for an evolving regulatory landscape

PFAS in biosolids present mounting challenges for utilities amid inconsistent regulations and rising public concern. Learn how anaerobic digestion, composting, drying and pyrolysis compare — and how utilities can plan resilient biosolids strategies in a shifting regulatory landscape.

Todd Williams
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Big Questions

Scaling water reuse through collaboration

Rick Warner discusses a project with The Water Research Foundation that’s fostering collaborative strategies and unlocking the full potential of water reuse

Q&A

Crossing borders in engineering: Sophie Gatman’s JacobsGo! journey

At Jacobs, we provide meaningful opportunities to support the growth and development of our people – both personally and professionally. One of these opportunities is JacobsGo!, our global secondment program that facilitates inter-regional and international six-month assignments for employees across the company. Civil engineer Sophie Gatman shares her experience in Dallas, Texas.

Q&A with Gabriel Agoboruche Jacobs Executive Director for Operational Tecnology (OT) Cybersecurity
Q&A

Accelerating OT cybersecurity at Jacobs: A Q&A with Gabriel Agboruche

Our clients are facing the dual challenges of digital transformation and escalating cyber threats. Positioned at the cutting edge of these developments with domain expertise across global industrial markets, we're expanding our digital capabilities and team to deliver unparalleled value. In this Q&A, we introduce Gabriel Agboruche, our executive director for operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. Gabriel is instrumental to the execution of new growth initiatives in OT cybersecurity, fostering a culture of technical excellence and leading delivery on the largest OT cybersecurity programs.

Thought Leadership

Protecting critical infrastructure: OT cyber risk after Aliquippa

Jacobs Senior Vice President, OT Cybersecurity John Karabias discusses the pressing issue of cybersecurity in water utilities and critical infrastructure, focusing on recent threats and the need for a proactive approach in quantifying and addressing OT risks.

Andrew Bradshaw
Q&A

Driving efficiency: Design-build delivery is shaping the future of infrastructure

Design-build project delivery combines design and construction into one streamlined process—resulting in faster schedules, better collaboration and cost-effective outcomes. In this Q&A, Jacobs Design Manager Andrew Bradshaw shares how this integrated approach is reshaping infrastructure projects across North America, and how collaboration and innovation are unlocking better outcomes for communities.

Andrew Bradshaw
Twilight landscape with wind turbines silhouetted against a colorful sky and reflected in calm water
Thought Leadership

Accelerating renewable energy projects in Australia

Australia is aiming for 82% renewable electricity by 2030. Success depends on navigating approvals, overcoming technical challenges and addressing community concerns while maintaining financial and environmental viability.

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