Long-term public-private delivery agreements can do more than smooth funding. Drawing on projects from flood protection to tunnels and wastewater, this article shares five lessons that separate strong deals from costly ones — starting with “no-regrets” assets, disciplined risk allocation, modern asset management and active contract oversight.

As organizations look to digital transformation to unlock efficiencies, reduce costs, optimize asset operations and enhance business performance, many are discovering the biggest hurdle isn’t the technology — it’s the people.

Mining companies can manage growing complexity by adopting program delivery, aligning governance, procurement and digital tools to improve predictability, efficiency and decision confidence.

Water utilities face growing cyber risks, with attacks capable of disrupting essential services and impacting entire communities. As operational systems become more connected, OT cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought - it must be designed in from the start. Two of our cybersecurity and operational technology leaders share their perspectives on how utilities can embed cyber requirements early to strengthen resilience and protect critical infrastructure.

As data centers power AI and the digital economy, cybersecurity can no longer be an afterthought. Jacobs shows how uniting IT and operational technology from day one builds smarter, safer and more resilient facilities.

Queensland’s renewable energy sector is undergoing major planning reforms. New legislation now requires Social Impact Assessments, Community Benefit Agreements and public notification for large-scale solar and wind projects. Discover what the changes mean for your next project.

The growing digital ambition of building and infrastructure projects creates a new set of challenges for developers to bring the vision to life. The solution lies in early and holistic engagement to ensure digital ambitions are grounded in technical feasibility and aligned with the realities of the built environment.

As demand for housing, transport and services grows, Australia must move beyond reactive projects. A long-term settlement plan would align population growth with infrastructure investments, ensuring better outcomes nationwide.

Brisbane 2032 will test Australia’s ability to deliver disciplined, future-ready infrastructure on a global stage. With strong governance, collaboration, and innovation, the Games can redefine how the nation plans, builds, and leaves a lasting legacy of sustainable growth.

Urban sediment remediation projects are arguably the toughest environmental challenges to solve and deliver. This piece distils six proven principles from industry leaders Joe Corrado and Joshua Cummings to reduce risk, limit disruption and transform hazardous sites into lasting community assets.

PFAS are deeply embedded in life sciences operations, yet they pose rising health, environmental and regulatory risks. This article explores how industry can shift mindsets, align policies and adopt holistic solutions—from waste management and digital tools to safer alternatives—that reduce PFAS reliance, protect reputations and build long-term resilience.

As the building and infrastructure sector collectively contemplates what it will take to lift productivity, we look at what role the people within the system — sponsors, planners, designers, engineers, consultants and constructors — play in challenging the accepted and advocating for change.