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Webinar

Water reuse: A shared solution for utilities and industry

Water reuse is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of resilient water management. Driven by evolving regulations and growing industrial demand, communities are rethinking how treated wastewater can support both public needs and economic growth. This webinar explores the state of water reuse from both municipal and industrial perspectives. We’ll cover key trends shaping the market, including direct potable reuse, and examine the role of reuse in supporting high-growth sectors including data centers and semiconductors. A featured case study from Stafford County, Virginia, will highlight how one utility is leveraging water reuse partnerships to meet both community and industrial water needs. Join us to gain practical insights into how collaboration can accelerate water reuse implementation. Moderator Joseph Danyluk, OneWater Director – Jacobs Presenters Melanie Holmer, Global Reuse Principal – Jacobs Brian Lowes, Industrial Water Global Principal – Jacobs Jon Brindle – Stafford County, Virginia

Raffles Marina Lighthouse
Big Questions

How can island nations build resilient water futures?

Climate change is reshaping how water moves, putting pressure on Singapore’s coasts, reservoirs and stormwater systems. Working at the intersection of water and environment, Michael designs climate resilient solutions that strengthen coastal and water infrastructure.

Michael Gillen
Coast
Big Questions

How can coastal cities strengthen marine infrastructure while adapting to rising seas?

Technical Director for Ports and Maritime Alan Cowley works with clients to optimize port and terminal operations by planning and designing infrastructure that improves safety, efficiency and reliability. As climate risks intensify, he works with clients to strengthen resilience while safeguarding trade, productivity and long-term asset value.

Alan Cowley
Airport Lounge
Thought Leadership

From seamless to intelligent airport orchestration

Airports need more than faster checkpoints, they need connected, intelligent operations.  From digital travel credentials and biometrics to AI-powered orchestration, performance will be defined by how systems work together in real time to deliver seamless, adaptive passenger journeys.

Burak Come
What will drive the next phase of energy growth?
Big Questions

What will drive the next phase of energy growth?

Mike Klooster accelerates growth for Jacobs’ energy and power clients at a pivotal moment for the industry. With decades of experience, he works with clients to navigate evolving energy demands, strengthen partnerships and scale solutions that deliver reliable, sustainable outcomes.

Mike Klooster
water droplet
Thought Leadership

Redefining risk for a more complex water future

Australia’s water industry faces rising cost pressures and climate uncertainty as well as aging infrastructure. As complexity grows, utilities must rethink how risk is assessed, governed and shared to support more adaptive and resilient outcomes. Jacobs Director of Operations, Water, Australia and New Zealand, Kate Simmonds outlines why evolving governance frameworks will be critical to improving performance and decision-making.

Kate Simmonds
water treatment plant
Big Questions

How can community-rooted leadership shape the future of water reliability?

Since 2023, Jacobs has provided operations and maintenance services to Jackson, Mississippi’s O.B. Curtis and J.H. Fewell water treatment plants (WTPs) with one clear mission — deliver safe, clean and reliable drinking water to a community that has endured years of chronic failures. By improving operations and automation and employing skilled talent, Project Manager Amy McLeod and her team enabled the WTPs to achieve full compliance for the first time in a decade. For Amy, her work is more than just a job; it’s a responsibility and commitment to her operators and the community she has come to call home. Answering Jackson’s call Originally from Kentucky, Amy planted her roots in Mississippi more than 20 years ago. After earning her degree in geological engineering from the University of Mississippi, she spent nearly two decades with the Mississippi State Department of Health, overseeing 100 water systems across the central region. While Amy was with the Department of Health, an emergency was declared in Jackson, and she immediately stepped in to help stabilize operations at the WTPs. What she saw during that response — the dedication of the operators and the need for long-term support — made a lasting impact. In 2023, she joined Jacobs to focus her efforts fully on Jackson, first as an assistant project manager, and later as project manager. A team built from the community it serves For Amy and her team, their work at the WTP is personal. Several team members were born and raised in Jackson

Amy McLeod
sustainable architecture
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How can architecture help mitigate risks related to climate change and ensure long-term building resilience?

With more than two decades of experience delivering complex, high-performance developments, Brian Cook is a seasoned architectural leader in civic, life science and commercial mixed-use design. As technical principal of architecture, laboratory planning and interiors based out of Boston, Massachusetts (MA), Brian drives design excellence and technical innovation for large-scale, multi-phased projects across the U.S. and internationally. In addition to his technical leadership, Brian plays a pivotal role in business development locally for the Jacobs team in Boston, helping strengthen long-term client relationships and expand the company’s presence in the life science, advanced technology/manufacturing industries. Brian is widely recognized for his experience in custom building enclosures and complex façades. His leadership spans all phases of project delivery — from early visioning through construction — ensuring precision, quality and alignment with client goals. Driving innovation in life sciences and workplace design Brian’s impact is visible in the life sciences industry, where he leads projects with highly technical workplace and laboratory environments designed to advance research, collaboration and employee wellbeing. CRISPR Therapeutics – Research & Development Headquarters, South Boston, MA Brian was the principal-in-charge for the CRISPR Therapeutics new research and development headquarters. This new 263,500-square-foot, seven-story research and development facility redefines how people interact at work and how science is supported through design. The project recently received the New England International Interior Design Association Award in the Science & Research category. 400 Guest Street, Allston Yards – Boston, MA Brian oversaw the creation of a 630,000-square-foot life sciences campus targeting LEED

Brian Cook
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Report

Review of airport charges

For more than 25 years, we have produced this annual report to help airport management teams, investors, finance sector analysts, and airlines gain a better understanding of how airports worldwide stack up in terms of relative operational and financial efficiency.

Report

Airport performance indicators

Flying high: 36 key indicators to optimize airport performance The question is: how do airports globally ensure they grow at a sustainable rate and generate more commercial value than industry peers? By measuring and optimizing the right metrics. We've done the hard work for you: our report, now complemented by an executive summary, takes readily available but complex industry information, applies our expert analysis using a best-in-class approach and pulls out key insights in the executive summary. Our report dives deep into the performance of 48 major airports from across the world using 36 key financial and operational performance metrics to elevate your strategic planning with real industry insights. Airports featured include Heathrow, Brisbane, Hong Kong, New York (JFK), San Francisco and Vienna. Whether you’re an airport interested in how your revenue performance per passenger compares to your peers, an airline seeking powerful insights to inform discussions with the airports you use, or a regulator wanting to understand an airport’s operating cost efficiency, this report is designed to provide you with insights to unlock better decision-making with normalized industry data. 5.2 billion passengers are expected to use airports globally in 2026 according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a 4.4% increase from 2025 and the first time surpassing the five billion mark. These numbers underscore aviation's pivotal role in the global economy and show how airports have rebounded from the pandemic slump. However, not all airports are growing or performing at the same level, with the gap between

pharmaceutical manufacturing
Big Questions

How can pharmaceutical companies scale capacity faster across complex global markets?

Maurice Gillen supports pharmaceutical companies to navigate rapid change by delivering complex manufacturing facilities across Europe with speed, reliability and global scale. As senior vice president and general manager for Jacobs’ Life Sciences business in Europe, he leads multidisciplinary teams that turn capacity challenges into real‑world outcomes.

Maurice Gillen
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Thought Leadership

The US lead and copper rule improvements: A roadmap for water systems

Get ready for U.S. Environmental Protection Act’s (EPA) final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) with actionable insights from Jacobs’ thought leaders and real-world examples from Wilmington, Delaware. This article highlights key compliance deadlines, funding strategies and practical steps utilities can take to prepare.

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