Insights for what's next
Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.
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Thought LeadershipGigawatt challenge: Infrastructure for the AI era
Jacobs Senior Vice President, Advanced Facilities and Market Lead AI Data Centers, Dana Tilley explores how digital twins can enable owners, operators, developers, utilities and communities to plan gigawatt-scale AI data centers faster — improving grid resilience and balancing power, cooling and site constraints earlier in the process. -
Thought LeadershipAdvancing nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure
A view on the future of transportation: A Q&A with Galina Leiphart
Transportation infrastructure is the backbone of society, enabling efficient movement of people and goods, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life by connecting communities and supporting sustainable development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Market Growth Director for Transportation in the U.S. West Central geography, Galina Leiphart, shares her view on the trends impacting today’s transportation infrastructure, what clients are focusing on and how we’re co-creating the world to come.
Why I wear the “J” with Sulayman Farooqi
There are three integral places where our shared attitudes and behaviors show up – the company’s values and practices, your team and network, and your experience day to day. Graduate Mechanical Engineer Sulayman Farooqi shares how Jacobs' inclusive leadership motivates and inspires him.
A view on the future of resilience and climate response: A Q&A with Adam Hosking
Resilience is an essential quality for success — the ability to adapt and grow in the face of change and unanticipated events is critical in today’s dynamic, ever-evolving world. In this Q&A, global solutions director for resilience and climate response explains how Jacobs supports communities with the impacts of human and natural hazards and climate change.
A view on the future of tunneling & ground engineering: A Q&A with Rebecca Reynolds
Major programs are growing in ambition and number. Answering this global challenge requires talent-filled and tech-stacked teams, inspired and empowered by innovative leaders. Jacobs has both with Rebecca Reynolds and her tunneling and ground engineering team — read on for her award-winning insights.
Applying global PFAS insights in UK and Europe: Creating a cross-sector solution for success
The rising impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is arguably the greatest remediation and regeneration challenge our world has faced in the last 50 years. Add in the complexity of fast-changing regulation and compliance, and we’re collectively facing a moving, morphing target — just like the chemicals that make up PFAS. The answer lies in an innovative mix of talent, technology and industry collaboration, and Jane Thrasher, director of land quality and ground contamination, is pioneering the ideal formula.
A view on the future of transmission & distribution: A Q&A with Freddie van der Linde
The future of our world – economically, socially, technologically and environmentally – hinges on the evolution of energy systems, networks and infrastructure. In this Q&A, we connect with Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Transmission & Distribution Freddie van der Linde to discuss the trends and opportunities ahead for transmission and distribution and how we’re tackling the energy challenge in a changing world.
Why I wear the "J" with Ana Jovanovic
Our culture is what makes working at Jacobs special. There are three integral places where our shared attitudes and behaviors show up – the company's values and practices, your team and network, and your experience day to day. Project Manager Ana Jovanovic shares reflections on the 2024 Bridges to Prosperity build experience and how she applied what she learned to her day-to-day responsibilities.
A view on Hong Kong’s infrastructure opportunities: A Q&A with Paxson Chan
Our director of infrastructure unpacks how we’re drawing on our global capabilities and innovative solutions to help address major infrastructure opportunities in the city.
A view on the future of aviation: A Q&A with Bryan Smith
Airports are the gateway to one of the fastest modes of commercial transport, helping to carry people and packages to almost anywhere in the world. In this Q&A, Jacobs Aviation Architecture Principal, Bryan Smith, discusses evolving trends in airport terminal design, the priorities of our clients and the challenges we’re tackling.
Changing the world: How Charu Kukreja accepted the challenge
When it comes to transportation, solutions today must be multi-modal, meaning fossil-fuel burning single-occupancy vehicles are only one element of the story. Charu Kukreja shares how she's reimagining transportation solutions in Los Angeles to create more sustainable, equitable communities through innovative urban greening initiatives.
Accelerating deliverability and healthier returns in active travel: A 5-lesson framework
The business and social case for active travel has been proven, but as an industry, it faces budget restrictions and economic headwinds. Our Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning Andrew Kelly shares his five project-proven lessons in boosting deliverability and better commercial and social returns for communities and clients.
A view on the future of transportation: A Q&A with Caitlin Johnson
Major transportation infrastructure programs are getting bigger, and clients expect them to be delivered faster and cheaper. In this Q&A, we chat with one of our teammates, newly appointed Vice President and Director of Operations - Northeast Transportation, Caitlin Johnson, to discuss trends and opportunities shaping the delivery of major transportation projects.
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Future Foundations
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.