Managing the world’s water resources has never been more complicated. In this Q&A, we connect with Jacobs Global Director for Water Resources and Resilience Solutions, Adam Hosking, to discuss the challenges that climate change and human activities are creating for water resources and how we can think differently to protect and improve the communities we serve. Read his perspective.

Jacobs was selected by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the program management consultant for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station improvements project. Focused on keeping passengers safe and supporting MTA’s on-time service commitments, Jacobs will provide program management services, overseeing construction and commercial management, design compliance and risk identification.

In collaboration with the Major Projects Association and key U.K. infrastructure organizations , Jacobs has developed a guide for major project stakeholders to adopt a “purpose-driven approach” to delivery, putting people at the heart of decision making and improving project outcomes.

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.

Ted Couch outlines the synergies, pitfalls and opportunities for hydrogen production at water resource recovery facilities. He’ll be discussing the topic in more detail at WEFTEC 2024 in New Orleans, October 5 – 9.

Joint venture leads development proposals to help deliver a brand-new drought resilience project, known as Teddington Direct River Abstraction.

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.

There are three integral places where our shared attitudes and behaviors show up – the company’s values and practices, your team and network, and your experience day to day. Senior Vice President Kate Kenny shares what brought her back to the company after leaving for a few years and how Jacobs has evolved over time.

Ahead of WEFTEC 2024, Joshua Registe explains how Jacobs’ Intelligent O&M solution has helped to reduce chemicals usage at water resource recovery facilities.

A growing city, Hong Kong is a major international business, trade and financial hub in Asia. In this article, meet Benjamin Foltz, one of our principal engineers, who discusses his journey and how we’re helping shape Hong Kong’s future.

Building the leading cities of tomorrow requires navigating the short-term disruption of urban construction today. Stakeholder engagement is the key to overcoming infrastructure challenges and facilitating the consent and changes needed — it can also help unlock triple-bottom-line results. Matthew Nebbett, senior stakeholder engagement & communications professional at Jacobs, shares his six career lessons in getting it right.

The future of our world hinges on the evolution of energy systems, power networks and supporting infrastructure across all sectors and geographies. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Decarbonization, Andy Solberg, discusses energy transition and how we’re turning the energy challenge into a growth opportunity for both our clients and Jacobs - laying the foundation for a more prosperous, sustainable future.