The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) May 2025 announcement kicked off a new PFAS rulemaking process, but the original regulations are still in force. Reflecting on a recent Jacobs webinar, learn how water systems can plan for compliance now, what the revised rules may bring and why proactive utilities are pressing ahead.
Legacy firefighting foams have left airports facing tough environmental questions. Explore how to identify, investigate and remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) hotspots — from fire training grounds to runways.
Rising costs and aging infrastructure are pressing issues for hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Bill Drake, Jacobs global principal, health care engineering, shares how long-term master planning, adaptable design and smart maintenance technologies can extend the life of healthcare facilities and reduce ongoing costs.
This paper explores how a natural capital approach that − framing nature as a core business asset − helps water utilities make informed decisions, manage environmental risks and enhance sustainability. It shares lessons from the U.K.’s policy and practice landscape and offers specific recommendations for water utilities in ANZ.
Robert Marshall has followed urban planning and design opportunities around the world, living and working in cities across North America, Asia and the Middle East. What drew you to master planning as a career—and what keeps you inspired after more
After 3.8 billion years of evolution, nature already has solutions to our most pressing challenges. Discover how biomimicry — the innovation and design practice that learns from nature — can transform the built environment into a showcase for a regenerative world.
Lynette Baker is a dynamic leader who seamlessly blends environmental experience with strategic business acumen. With over 30 years in the environmental industry — including 25 at Jacobs — Lynette has earned a reputation as a trusted leader, shaping policy
From engineering to sales and now a design-build practice leader, Stephanie Harrison is well-versed in the varied facets of project delivery and understanding client needs. Stephanie started her career in Jacobs’ water group in Phoenix, Arizona working on planning, environmental
