Jacobs Regional Solutions Director for Digital Solutions APAC Paul Francis talks passion for technology and gadgets, Jacobs’ transition to be the leading technology-enabled solutions provider and how some of the emerging transformative trends can help tackle our global challenges. Find out more on this Q&A.

We connected with Digital and Technology Director for Asia – Andrew Bevan who talks about the smart cities, digital and technology solutions that are addressing some of our market challenges and his recent move to #OurJacobs in Singapore.

Jacobs has been selected to receive an FY2020 Nunn-Perry Award, alongside small business partner Aerodyne Industries, by the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs. Click to read more about the prestigious award, which recognizes excellence in the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program.

We connected with Paul Rendle, Technical Director – Intelligent Transport Systems in the Asia Pacific region, to find out about the Jacobs Assistance Dog being supported by a grant from our Giving & Volunteering Program Collectively℠, and how our employees are helping to name the Jacobs puppy.

Jacobs has joined the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment to support the global drive for sustainability across all sectors as we collectively strive to take systemic action on climate change mitigation and resilience.

A new report from the Council on Strategic Risks shows gaps to be addressed to prevent future pandemics – and our Jacobs’ Health Governance team participated in developing the new guidance.

Jacobs, in partnership with scientists, charities and financial experts, will develop the U.K.’s carbon code for saltmarshes. The project, led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), will provide offsetting credits and encourage private investment in nature to address climate change.

Jacobs received its first top score in the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices related to disability inclusion and workplace equality. Read more about the DEI and how we’re living inclusion every day in this article.

Jacobs has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and the Curiosity Lab, a 5G-enabled autonomous vehicle and smart living laboratory, to develop an immersive and advanced smart city program equipped with end-to-end smart solutions at Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

Jacobs has facilitated the implementation of Mount Isa City Council’s smart water meter program, which will enable the northwest Queensland community to better manage their water usage and the council to identify leaks within the water network, resulting in precious water savings.

Jacobs has been partnering with The Nature Conservancy to restore oyster reefs along the Gulf Coast to increase oyster habitat and strengthen the resilience of coastal areas facing threats from climate change.

Environmental scientists at Jacobs have recently published three peer-reviewed papers that improve the mathematical understanding of vapor intrusion and the ability to manage it cost effectively. Read more in this article.

In advance of the spring 2021 opening of the West Gates of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Jacobs supported the operational trials to ensure that all facilities, systems and equipment were operationally ready; the processes were defined, and the staff were knowledgeable and capable. This “dress rehearsal” was designed to identify areas of improvement in time to implement remediation measures prior to opening.

We talked with Jacobs' Geodesign Global Technology Lead Shannon McElvaney to get a better understanding of geodesign and geospatial solutions and how they can help cities and businesses determine better, more resilient outcomes.

In this feature, Jacobs’ Director of Resilient Infrastructure Mark Reiner gives insight into our aging infrastructure solution, Kaleidoscope, the importance of thinking broadly when developing solutions and the ‘A’ in STEAM.

Our team has been busy behind the scenes doing a deep dive into the data that shows the phenomenal generosity of #OurJacobs team during the inaugural year of our giving and volunteering program, Collectively.

Our visionaries, thinkers and doers are always challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – and are being recognized for their work to make the world a better place. In this article we share a snapshot of their successes and shine a light on some of their incredible achievements.

We caught up with our Head of Water for the U.K. and Ireland Phil Higgins following his interview with British Water CEO Lila Thompson about the changing needs of the market, greater focus on outcomes, client and industry collaboration and skills diversification.