This article is repurposed from a keynote speech Jacobs Global Geospatial Solutions Director Michelle Watson will be giving Oct. 28 at the Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference, a global event that brings together professionals specializing in the management of infrastructure from several interconnected industries—water; electric; gas and pipeline; telecom; transportation; and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).

An independent research firm scored Jacobs a Green Quadrant leader in its biennial report, noting our industry leading strengths in applying digital twin technology, integrating industrial wearables and IoT sensors, and deploying AR and VR solutions for digital health and safety training.

Achieving the highest accolade with the Institution of Civil Engineers, Ricardo’s milestone moment reflects his dedication and depth of experience to earn the highest grade of membership in the Institution. Meet Ricardo, Regional Highway Lead for the Middle East and designated project executive / project manager for a portfolio of highway projects.

A Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment study evaluates seismic activity and coastal flooding and points to the need to continue to prepare for earthquakes as well as current and future flooding due to sea-level rise. Dive into the results and see what they mean for the Port of San Francisco’s approach to holistic resilience.

As global water supply and demand imbalance intensifies, solving the world’s most complex water challenges requires OneWater thinking – and that’s where we come in. See how.

Today, we share our new strategy, BeyondZero: To 2025 and Beyond, our path to aim higher and drive continuous improvements. View the strategy here.

Jacobs’ Logistics Director Tim Brent has been appointed to the Military Division as an Officer of the most excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to the Military COVID Support Force in the U.K., which assisted the country’s National Health Service (NHS) and other organizations in the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In our latest white paper and webinar, Jacobs and Merchants Fleet came together from different perspectives to collaboratively examine new ways to improve fleet operations and how CAVs will play a role in solving challenges to move goods and people. Click for more.

Tomorrow’s digital technologies will be on display at World Water Tech North America. Find out more about the event, and the technologies being showcased, in this jacobs.com article.

Jacobs was selected to provide civil, structural and marine engineering consulting and design services for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT). The largest container port in Florida, JAXPORT is deepening its shipping channel to accommodate more cargo aboard the larger ships calling on them from destinations throughout Asia and other world markets through both the Panama and Suez canals. JAXPORT is also home to the Carnival Ecstasy cruise line and recently accommodated three additional cruise ships during the cruise industry's suspension of U.S. cruise operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more: Jacobs recently donated $8 million to the Klyde Warren Park Foundation to expand the beloved Dallas greenspace that is the jewel of downtown Dallas.

The Innovator of the Year Award recognizes practitioners for driving digital transformation to reimagine the design and construction practice. Learn more and see Heather's thoughts on our innovation progress in this jacobs.com article.