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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.

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
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
water treatment plant
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

Birds eye view of a road running through a desert landscape
Thought Leadership

Driving results: How public private partnership agreements improve aging roads

How can governments keep roads safe and traffic flowing over time? This article explores how operations and maintenance provisions in brownfield highway Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) improve infrastructure outcomes and maximize long-term value. Download or continue reading below. Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) — also known as P3s or Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs) — are long-term contracts between governments and private entities to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain facilities or services traditionally provided by the public sector. Often lasting 25-30 years, PPPs are commonly used to deliver infrastructure projects while sharing risks and rewards between both sectors. While the basic structure of PPPs can apply to many projects, key elements differ depending on the type of deal at hand. This article explores elements of PPPs specifically designed to address operations and maintenance of existing roads and highways. It also shares insights and recommendations for optimizing these agreements to boost infrastructure quality and performance. Why brownfield highway projects matter Brownfield projects focus on upgrading or expanding existing roads and highways. These projects are essential to extending the life of aging infrastructure, improving safety, traffic flow and/or user experience. PPPs often play a crucial role in delivering these projects and raising the quality of service for road users. The core goal of O&M activities in brownfield projects is to preserve existing road infrastructure over the long term. A correctly structured O&M PPP agreement transfers day-to-day management, operations and maintenance responsibilities to the private sector with clearly specified performance metrics. This shift allows

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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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