Jacobs is one of 15 companies selected to provide on-call program services across all LAWA departments through a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). Committed to identifying opportunities to employ and/or contract with local small diverse businesses, Jacobs will partner with 33 subconsultants to support its task orders. Read the full article for more.

A silver tsunami is threatening the water and wastewater industry, and utilities are facing labor shortages and knowledge gaps as a result. Read how out-of-the-box-thinking and dedication is helping one team face these challenges head on.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the U.K.'s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) to help develop a new type of nuclear power plant. NNL is working with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency on a new reactor design for the U.K. market, with a focus on production of high temperature heat for industrial applications.

While our clients may be looking for a program, they’re also trying to solve community challenges. To achieve a long-term solution, program teams need to dream bigger, plan smarter, maximize resiliency and find ways to harness diverse talent and new technology, going beyond to make a difference. Keoki Sears shares his insights from 30 years of multi-billion-dollar program management and leadership.

Take a closer look at how we’re thinking about pivotal global trends and what we’re doing to help navigate them.

Our global principal for desalination and membrane treatment explains how Jacobs is supporting clients with solutions that transform seawater into a climate-resilient water supply.

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is the owner and operator of Puerto Rico’s potable water and wastewater systems and provides critical service to more than 99% of residents. We’ve been a trusted partner of PRASA for more than 20 years. As the program manager supporting their Capital Improvement Program, our clear objective is to improve the long-term resilience of PRASA’s infrastructure beyond the immediate and short-term repairs. Read more about how Jacobs is assisting PRASA improve resiliency and prepare for future catastrophic events.

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.

A delivery partner plays a pivotal role in successfully delivering large, complex programs. In this article, SVP Chrissy Thom is joined by Jacobs program delivery leaders to discuss the importance of delivery partners and how Jacobs facilitates the collaboration. Read their insights within.

Jacobs was awarded a contract to provide strategic planning and advisory services to Ireland’s National Transport Authority as it develops and implements high quality, sustainable, accessible transport infrastructure and services across the nation.

Building the hospitals of the future requires technology, talent and evidence-based design. Dochitect Dr. Diana Anderson shares her five-point blueprint for building hospitals that improve healing and well-being.

Social value is no longer just a corporate tickbox — it’s a blueprint for social, environmental and economic success. However, getting it right is a complex task requiring inspirational leadership, cross-sector skills and innovation within technology and processes. Alfie Gilbert is helping to pioneer the right mixture of all three.