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A view on the future of architecture: A Q&A with Gary Lapera

Today’s ever-changing world demands a shift in thinking around infrastructure and architecture. Jacobs Global Solutions Director of Buildings & Infrastructure, Gary Lapera, and our award-winning architects and designers are thinking beyond bricks and mortar – addressing both immediate and long-term goals with visionary precision and nurturing healthier, more resilient communities. In this Q&A, Gary talks about the state of architecture today and highlights how architecture can drive positive global change.

A new training facility, built through innovative teamwork

Through early contractor involvement and an understanding of the urgency to complete the project, a much-needed Mariner Skills Training Center was able to go from concept to completion in less than four years.

The potential for hybrid digital twins

Ahead of WEFTEC24, Bruce Johnson discusses the results of a recent Water Research Foundation project on hybrid digital twins and how Jacobs is building on that learning with our Hybrid Optimizer tool.

Our Jacobs Chair and CEO: A Q&A with Bob Pragada

Bob Pragada is Chief Operating Officer and now Chair and CEO of Jacobs. In this Q&A, Bob talks about his background, an exciting new chapter for Jacobs, and the best advice he’s ever heard. Get to know Bob a bit better in this article.

Delivering critical infrastructure programs: 4 ways to build high-performing teams

Major projects and programs are large complex multi-problem-solving endeavors, which are increasingly required to efficiently address the risks associated with our aging infrastructure, changing societal needs and the multi-faceted challenges of a changing climate. Jacobs Program Director Darren Milsom introduces his approach for the development of high-performing teams to deliver these major infrastructure projects and programs.

The future of airport decarbonization: Key insights from landside electric vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport

Pioneering airports globally are tackling the rising complexity and uncertainties of transitioning to new forms of energy within the decarbonization challenge, and electric vehicles are a critical starting point for success. Capability Lead for Future Mobility, Alec Curley, and Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning, Hermann Maier, share five critical insights from their Landside Electric Vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport Limited.

Waste and resource management procurement 2.0: 3 lessons for decreasing costs, managing risks and boosting sustainability

Waste and resource management services in the U.K. are under pressure to provide more value for less money. With a predicted rise in contract procurement in the next few years, how do councils create effective, compliant long-term contracts with the right partners? It starts with these industry lessons. Read more.

Changing the world: How Siobhan Adeleke accepted the challenge

Stakeholder management requires balancing sometimes conflicting interests. Siobhan Adeleke shares her experience managing expectations across our built infrastructure projects.