Global demand for transport is rapidly increasing, with passenger rail and freight activity projected to more than double by 2050. While this growth signifies social and economic progress, it also leads to greater energy demand, increased carbon emissions and atmospheric pollutants. Read about Andrew’s solutions to meet mobility needs for an increasingly urbanized world in the following Q&A.

Municipal water utilities across the U.S. and around the world face aging, outdated equipment, and difficulty keeping pace with growing demand. Discover how we’re helping Waterbury, Connecticut, adjust its operating approach and upgrade key systems to reduce service interruptions and improve quality and reliability.

One of the most critical challenges in chemical remediation globally is addressing the growing impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and providing practical solutions. Emerging Contaminants Community of Practice Co-Leader, Ali Salter-Blanc, shares her deep insights and industry experience.

Public transportation systems, valued as some of the most equitable and sustainable modes of transportation, connect communities and help stimulate economic development. In this Q&A, Jacobs’ transportation leader Alicia Cannon talks about local opportunities in transport planning and the importance of leveraging subject matter experts who can offer efficient, cutting-edge solutions.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) was contracted by Onondaga County, New York, to provide program management services for the county’s combined sewer overflow (CSO) abatement and capacity, management, operations and maintenance programs. The new contract extends Jacobs’ long-term program management role to cover the CSO program and improve sewer system performance county-wide using Jacobs’ Digital OneWater solutions.

Planning, building and delivering the large-scale critical infrastructure needed to provide safe, reliable water services is a complex balancing act of costs, risk and value. The most crucial challenges are creating sustainable, long-term financing and robust contracts, attracting investors and driving seamless stakeholder collaboration. The Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR) delivery model was developed in the U.K. to help solve those challenges. Geoff Roberts, one of Jacobs’ heads of legal and program counsel, explains how and offers his insights on using the model to achieve success.

The current scorecard for U.K. hospitals and healthcare estates isn’t encouraging. It’s saddled with a growing maintenance backlog — over $12 billion (£10 billion) — and it’s marred by pandemic scars and a staffing crisis. Combine this with a rapidly aging population facing increasing pensioner poverty and poor health, the COVID-19 patient backlog, inflation and a severe funding shortage — it creates a challenging prognosis.

From vibrant urban districts and connected campuses to parks and open space that offer a breath of fresh air, cities are a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Cities Monte Wilson talks about trends shaping the cities of tomorrow, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Ports are vital infrastructure links in the global logistics chain – facilitating trade and commerce, providing connectivity between people and businesses, supplying our nations with goods and energy resources, and generally underpinning our economies and livelihoods. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Ports & Maritime Chris Best talks about trends making a splash in ports & maritime today, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Tunnel and ground engineering works have a profound impact on the world by reshaping the very foundation of our landscapes and urban environments. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Cross Market Director for Tunnel & Ground Engineering Mark Johnson talks about the impacts of tunnel & ground engineering, what clients are focusing on, and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

Public transportation systems, valued as some of the most equitable and sustainable modes of transportation, connect communities and help stimulate economic development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Rail & Transit Gavin Fraser talks about trends keeping rail & transit on track for the future, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

As clients and communities face global challenges and opportunities related to digitization/automation, climate change, decarbonization and aging infrastructure, Jacobs Global Director of Strategic Consulting & Advisory Solutions Andrew Tingay and his team deliver tangible strategies and results. In this Q&A, Andrew discusses how our consulting and advisory solutions fulfill a unique niche and how we’re helping clients achieve their organizational goals and objectives worldwide.