Insights for what's next

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

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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.

Thought Leadership

Infrastructure & generating enduring social legacy: 3 complimentary lessons learned

Managed correctly, large scale infrastructure investment can create positive, long-term outcomes for historically disadvantaged and underinvested communities. Working closely with clients and their constituents around the world, Jacobs uses purpose-driven mechanisms to break generational barriers to upward mobility, minimize burdens, maximize community benefits, create education, training, and employment opportunities, and leave an enduring social legacy in the communities we serve.

Toyin Ogunfolaju
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.

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

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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

Ian Fletcher
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

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Q&A

A view on the future of sustainability: A Q&A with Bruna Paranhos

With a focus on sustainable solutions, Cross-Market Global Solutions Director for Sustainability Bruna Paranhos has been part of some groundbreaking projects at Jacobs. Her work is shaping the industry’s response to climate change, energy transition and decarbonization. In this Q&A, Bruna talks about where sustainability is headed and how resiliency should be a part of every project.

Bruna Paranhos
Professional using an iPad in a hospital
Thought Leadership

Navigating healthcare challenges: How digital solutions can drive efficiency amid budget cuts

With budget cuts and sustainability goals shaping the future of healthcare, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. Jacobs’ Liza-Jane Sapsford explores how Track Record is transforming healthcare facilities management by improving compliance, reducing costs and driving efficiency. Discover how hospitals can navigate financial pressures while ensuring sustainability and high-quality patient care.

OneWater Reflections
Thought Leadership

Developing metrics for water customer affordability

Reflecting on a recent Journal AWWA article he co-authored, Mike Matichich explains how water utilities better understand and address affordability challenges by leveraging operating data they already collect.

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