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

What have we done and where are we going? Patrick King talks transportation funding in ENR

Jacobs Vice President - Global Market Director, Transportation, Patrick King contributed to Engineering News Record’s article “A Generational Investment - Landmark Federal Funding Energizes the Transportation Industry,” as part of their recent Year in Transportation & Infrastructure feature. Patrick shares thoughts on the great work we’re doing to secure transportation grants through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and where he sees the transportation industry heading in 2024. Read the full piece inside.

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On the move with rail and transit infrastructure: A Q&A with Damian Carey

Damian Carey, who oversees the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Headquarters consolidation program, relies on the innovation of his team and collaboration with the client to deliver rail and transit infrastructure. Get to know Damian, and more about how he’s helping keep people and goods moving, in this Q&A.

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Jacobs GO!: Jessica D'Entremont’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Jessica D'Entremont, a transportation engineer, about her experience with our Jacobs Go! program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Turning Complex Challenges into Measurable Impact: Meet Robert Mehall

Born with a natural curiosity and a gift for problem solving, Robert Mehall is one of Jacobs’ architects, focusing on cities, places and our overall design practice. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for blending functionality with aesthetics, Robert has made significant contributions to the world of architecture. Whether he conceives the initial design or collaborates one-on-one with our clients, Robert leverages communication and collaboration to bring the greatest potential of a project to fruition. With a proven track record of success and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Robert continues to make a lasting impact on the world of architecture, data center design, and other markets where technically complex buildings are delivered though design excellence. Robert holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a licensed member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council, and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certified. Outside of work, Robert has an extensive music collection, specifically punk rock and industrial. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and two children. They often take family trips to the beach and, in 2023, they went to Hawaii! They loved it so much; they plan to go back again. For Christmas in 2023, Robert and his family traveled to Malaysia to visit his wife’s family. Quite the jet-setting, world-traveling family, they’ve also visited Bali, Indonesia, Japan

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Jacobs GO!: Mikayla Baker’s story

Wellbeing is foundational to everything we’re able to do and accomplish. We continually evaluate our wellbeing programs and benefits to best support our people – and we’re sharing stories of how these programs and tools are helping each of us individually be at our best, so we’re able to do more – together. In this feature, we connected with Structural Engineer-in-Training Mikayla Baker about her experience with our Jacobs Go! program in Manila, Philippines.

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

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