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Protecting the Thames Estuary: Modeling to provide a reliable evidence base to safeguard millions of residents and billions in assets

The Thames Estuary is home to 1.51 million people and more than £400 ($546) billion-worth of assets that are at risk from tidal flooding. To address this challenge, Jacobs and JBA Consulting are leading the Thames Estuary 2100 Modelling Project for the Environment Agency — a key pillar of the Thames Estuary 2100 strategy. The project strengthens understanding of flood risk and provides the robust evidence base needed to guide smarter decisions that protect homes, safeguard critical infrastructure and support sustainable growth. By delivering trusted and unified insights for climate resilience, it’s helping to build a safer future for one of the principal development areas in southern England.
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Jacobs’ data center digital twin featured in NVIDIA GTC keynote

During NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote presentation at the company’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) on Monday, March 16, 2026, the founder and CEO highlighted Jacobs. The NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint and libraries now features a Jacobs Data Center Digital Twin solution that enables developers and owners to plan, simulate and optimize gigawatt-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, known as AI factories, in a virtual environment – improving time to first revenue, efficient energy performance and resilient long-term operations.
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Jacobs recognized for advancing climate resilience and environmental innovation

Jacobs has received five Environmental Business Journal and Climate Change Business Journal awards, recognizing[RK1.1] global leadership in climate resilience infrastructure, digital innovation, nature-based solutions and data-driven decarbonization, along with a lifetime achievement honor for industry leadership.
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The US Navy, supported by Jacobs, receives prestigious environmental restoration awards for Puerto Rico cleanup efforts

DALLAS, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), the Comprehensive Long-term Environmental Action Navy (CLEAN) program contractor, is part of the Navy's team that has received the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) award, the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) award and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) award for Environmental Restoration Team at Vieques for its cleanup efforts in Puerto Rico. The environmental restoration awards honor individuals, teams, ships and installations for their outstanding achievements and innovative work to protect the environment while sustaining mission readiness. Honorees demonstrate excellence in maintaining and restoring natural resources for future generations. The former Atlantic Fleet Weapons training area in Vieques served as the Navy's premier training range for ensuring combat readiness of U.S. Atlantic Fleet Forces and for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations. Vieques was named the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's highest priority for cleanup. "Jacobs is proud to support the Navy's remediation efforts in Puerto Rico," said Jacobs Aerospace, Technology, Environmental and Nuclear Senior Vice President for Global Environmental Solutions Jan Walstrom. "The team's innovative strategies for addressing the impacts of decades of military training are creating a safe environmental footprint for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico." Jacobs provided accelerated cleanup and innovative restoration strategies, including advanced geophysical classification and remote technologies, risk reduction and green remediation. The former installation is now part of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge houses a variety of natural resources, including subtropical dry forests, lagoons and coral reefs, and endangered species such

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LA Metro selects Jacobs, Alta team to deliver the Los Angeles river bike path gap closure project

DALLAS, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), in partnership with Alta Planning + Design (Alta), has been selected by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to perform environmental studies and design for the Los Angeles River Bike Path Gap Closure Project. The selection was unanimously approved by the Metro board. "The Jacobs/Alta team brings a track record of delivery excellence, sustainability and innovation to support Metro in the undertaking of one of the largest active transportation projects in the country," said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities Americas Executive Vice President and General Manager Greg McIntyre. "The project will provide significant network connectivity between communities, destinations and public transit." One of the " Twenty-Eight by '28" projects Metro is undertaking ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Los Angeles River (LA River) Bike Path Gap Closure Project will enhance mobility, provide commute options and connectivity to employment hubs and high-quality transit lines and provide a safer, more comfortable environment for people biking and walking. The team will provide project management and specialized technical expertise to deliver this high-priority project. "Alta's depth of experience has been raising the bar on what trail projects can become for communities both nationally and internationally," said Alta PLA CEO George Hudson. "The Jacobs/Alta team brings a depth of experience in delivering landmark trail projects and looks forward to collaborating to develop a solution that serves the needs of Metro, the communities along the route and creates

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Jacobs Arup JV recognized with five awards for iconic Queensferry crossing

DALLAS, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) and Arup, as part of Transport Scotland's project delivery team, have received five awards for the Queensferry Crossing project, the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world. Major innovations and technology solutions comprise the Queensferry Crossing, allowing the structure to carry substantial volumes of traffic while bringing it firmly into the digital age. The bridge is equipped with smart technologies that monitor weather, corrosion, motion and strains on the structure amassing cloud-based data analytics for advanced warnings to pre-empt potential issues. Computer monitoring systems and sensors built into the bridge allow for Integrated Transportation System (ITS) technology which facilitates the management of traffic and ensures the continued health and efficient maintenance of the structure. This technology improves traffic flow, reduces congestion and improves road safety by allowing mandatory variable speed limits to be applied. Wind-protection shields and the innovative design of the bridge's cable-stayed solution help enhance journey time reliability without the need of closing the bridge. The Queensferry Crossing project won the Outstanding Transport Project in a Generation award at the Scottish Transport Awards 2018, which is not a customary award of the event, but one that was created to highlight the significance of the Queensferry Crossing project. Now in its 16 th year, the awards celebrate industry achievements that are enhancing transport networks across Scotland. The special award was presented to the project delivery team of Transport Scotland, the Jacobs Arup joint venture (JV) and Forth Crossing

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Jacobs secures key role on Etihad rail project in UAE

DALLAS, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Etihad Rail to deliver critical technical and program consulting services for the UAE's largest and most vital national freight and passenger railway network. The project will be built in phases to link the principal centers of population and industry of the UAE, and will form a vital part of the planned GCC railway network linking UAE bordering countries and critical economic centers. Jacobs will deliver engineering and design services for the 900 kilometer network, review and provide critical oversight for the detailed designs to be prepared by a network of design and build contractors, and provide construction supervision for the entire project. "We were able to bring together the combined technical resources and synergies of Jacobs and our recently acquired CH2M team that presents a fully-integrated service offering for this world-class rail project," said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities President Bob Pragada. "This included accessing the best talent across the breadth of our global network, coupled with a strong local presence provided by Jacobs in the UAE." The rail network will ultimately provide enhanced connectivity across geographic markets and services for both freight and passengers, with social benefits including lower transportation costs, faster journeys than highway alternatives and reduced levels of highway congestion. Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15 billion in fiscal 2017 revenue when combined with full-year CH2M revenues and a talent

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Digital solutions for fire door compliance

Jacobs was recently honored in the UK Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards receiving a 'High Commendation' in the 'Best New Consultancy' category, which recognizes client focus, delivery excellence, commitment to our people and operational excellence for a first time awards entrant. The MCA is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK with the mission to promote the value of management consultancy for the economy and society as a whole. Jacobs was also a finalist in the 'Performance Improvement in the Private Sector' category for our work on a digital fire door compliance solution. Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of commercial, public and multiple occupancy buildings. A 2015 review undertaken in the U.K. by FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) certified inspectors, showed that over 61 percent of fire doors inspected had problems with fire or smoke seals. In 2015–2017, Jacobs worked with a private sector facility manager to improve existing fire door compliance processes. Together, we set out to develop a fully electronic reporting framework, easily accessible online; improve asset data quality; create transparency within compliance reporting across estates; and develop data analysis to find trends, that may lead to actionable insights. To help manage bi-annual fire door surveys, we combined two proprietary compliance tools. TrackRecord (a web-based property compliance management tool owned and developed by Jacobs), and a companion app, TrackRecord Report Generator. Using these tools, over 45,000 fire door inspections were carried out, reported and findings reviewed to determine and

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Jacobs recognized at new civil engineer's 100 companies of the year awards

DALLAS, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been named a health and wellbeing leader in the New Civil Engineer's (NCE) 100 Companies of the Year 2018 awards' business culture section which recognizes the most forward-thinking, innovative firms that are having a real impact in key industry action areas such as health and wellbeing, collaboration and diversity. Jacobs was also highly commended for its excellence in transport, recognizing how the company's transport and mobility solutions are making a real difference to society worldwide. The NCE judges commended Jacobs for playing a key part in the successful development and delivery of a transport scheme of national importance, as well as impressive work on local transport options to unlock regional and local benefits. Commenting on the health and wellbeing award, Jacobs Chairman and CEO Steve Demetriou remarked, "When we work hard to keep ourselves and those around us safe, it's important to recognize that a healthy mind is equally vital to enjoying life at home and at work. This award is a tremendous global team effort and accomplishment, and we hope it will further promote open discussion and engagement around mental health, wellbeing and the support needed, both in and out of the workplace." Jacobs worked with Mind to develop the "mental health matters" strategy focused on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the business, staff and their families. NCE100 judges praised the scale and support of Jacobs' strategy and commitment to create a safer and healthier

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Jacobs secures smart city services contract from Delhi Mumbai industrial corridor development corporation limited

DALLAS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) received a $4.6 million contract extension from Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (DMICDC) to provide new city program management services as a part of building Phase 1 of Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC), India's first planned industrial "smart city." This project began in 2015 when legacy CH2M ( now Jacobs) became the program manager tasked with developing integrated infrastructure for this smart city, a world-class exhibition and convention center, and a multi-modal logistics park. Located in the Aurangabad District in the State of Maharashtra, Jacobs will continue to develop the new mega-industrial city that features a transit-oriented and walkable township, water and energy conservation, renewable power sources, information and communication technologies (ICT) and City Command and Control Center, which promotes a healthy quality of life while maintaining the area's unique cultural heritage. "Jacobs brings considerable innovative digital solutions knowledge around emerging technologies and value-added solutions to our customers," said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities President Bob Pragada. "Leveraging our capabilities in information technology and bringing that experience to such an exciting industrial 'smart city' will enable state-of-the-art technologies to enhance this integrated infrastructure development in India." Developed as a part of the Jacobs Connected Enterprise digital solutions offerings, this new integrated industrial township will be a congregation of office spaces, residences, hotels, large and small format retail, hospitals, schools, parks, entertainment hubs and other land uses. More than 60 percent of the total land has been utilized

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Dan Kirby named to American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows

Jacobs’ Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities Principal Dan Kirby (Orlando, FL) was inducted into the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows, Class of 2018. AICP Fellowship is granted to planners who have achieved excellence in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, public and community service and leadership. Election to Fellow is one of the highest honors the AICP bestows upon a member. Fellows of AICP are honored in recognition of the achievements of a planner as an individual, elevating the Fellow before the public and the profession as a model planner who made significant contributions to planning and society. Kirby is one of only 16 people who has been recognized with Fellowships in both American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the AICP. Commenting on the Fellowship Kirby stated, “I am deeply honored to be included in the 2018 Class of AICP Fellows. When I was a kid I became fascinated with drawing buildings and cities. This fascination grew into a thirst for understanding how cities are planned and how they work. Being a part of a company like Jacobs has afforded me the opportunity to not only help shape urban form, but to confront the challenges of creating more sustainable and efficient infrastructure.” Dan joined Jacobs in 2012. An architect, planner and development consultant, he leads design and planning of public and private sector projects, championing emerging technology, transit-oriented development, pedestrian friendly environments and sustainability. One of his recent projects included working with residents in a neighborhood

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It’s #timetobuild next-gen infrastructure - 3 tips to accelerate delivery

It’s National Infrastructure Week, a good time to reflect on the critical role infrastructure plays in America’s economy and livelihood. Safe roads we drive to work, taps that provide fresh water we drink and electricity that powers our homes and businesses – infrastructure is critical to every facet of our daily lives. Much of the Infrastructure Week conversation will focus on the need for infrastructure investment across all modes of transportation, water systems, buildings and power grid. Impacts of these investments will last far beyond just a week though, and at Jacobs, we’re eager to help implement the message behind the week’s theme – that the future won’t wait and it’s #TimetoBuild. Whether partnering with a developer on a public-private partnership (P3) project, providing leadership for advertised design-build projects or through aggressive schedule delivery of traditional projects, our focus is on repairing and building high-priority projects in a fast, smart and safe way that unlocks maximum public benefits. Just look at the work we’ve done alongside the Virginia Department of Transportation to accelerate large and complex infrastructure initiatives by implementing innovative delivery techniques to expedite delivery. Northern Virginia’s traffic challenge When you think of transportation in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago – our country’s largest cities – traffic is likely one of the first images that come to mind. The Washington D.C. metropolitan region was no different. An Urban Mobility Report from Texas Transportation Institute even found that the area had the worst traffic congestion in the country, with

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ENR names Jacobs as no. 1 design firm

Engineering News-Record has ranked Jacobs No. 1 in its list of Top 500 Design Firms in the world. Jacobs has previously held a top five position in the Top 500 list since ENR’s rankings began in 2003, and for the first time in nine years, we’re excited to return to the top spot. "We are executing well against our strategic priorities to maintain a winning culture, drive project excellence and grow profitably, which delivered double-digit increases in revenue and gross profit over last year," said Jacobs Chairman and CEO Steve Demetriou. "We are on a mission to create a new kind of professional services company; building on an innovative, inclusive culture to make Jacobs a partner of choice for clients and the employer of choice for the world’s best talent. With our CH2M acquisition we have never been in a better position to bring best-in-class solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. " ENR’s report, published in its May issue, indicates the current market continues to grow for major design firms and will for the foreseeable future. The Top 500 firms had record design revenue of $93.90 billion in 2017, up 1.1%, from $92.84 billion in 2016. The business focus has shifted from reliance on tax cuts, deregulation and what’s happening on the Hill, to delivering services as strategically and efficiently as possible in key markets and systems. Click here for the full story and stats.

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“Newt” the average project – habitat relocation and creation on remediation sites

Almost 20 years in the making, Jacobs, and client Homes England, celebrate the completed restoration of heavily polluted industrial land at the former Avenue Coking Works near Chesterfield in the East Midlands, U.K. The restored landscape, which will bring long-lasting environmental, social and economic benefits and resiliency, provides new and enhanced habitats for wildlife along with a development platform for community and residential opportunities. Advance habitat creation works were undertaken to provide suitable alternative areas for translocation of some 8,000 newts, 250 water voles and other species – like these “cute” little guys in the photos. The Great Crested Newt, or triturus cristatus, is indigenous to England, Wales and Scotland and thrives in dense cover surrounded by water. The European water vole, or arvicola amphibius, is a semiaquatic rodent often dubbed a “water rat.” But unlike common domestic rats, they have a deep brown fur coat and chubby faces – certainly more cherub-like and loveable, no? Remediation of contaminated materials used techniques such as ex-situ bioremediation, screening and soil washing, as well as thermal desorption – using a bespoke plant designed specifically for this project. The environmental management plan included close monitoring and management of air-quality, water, ecological and biodiversity impacts. This project transformed 98 hectares into a place that can now be used and enjoyed by the community and wildlife, and further exemplifies Jacobs’ commitment to our environment and sustainability initiatives. For more information on this project, click here, and to watch a flyover video of the completed restoration

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Jacobs designs a first-of-its-kind wharf innovation for Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto’s Amrun Project located south of the Embley River, between Weipa and Aurukun in Far North Queensland, is revolutionising the design and construction of wharf infrastructure through a collaborative approach between Rio Tinto, its EPCM Bechtel, Jacobs Engineering, and McConnell Dowell Constructors. The project reformed the design of wharf infrastructure by moving away from a traditional stick-built design concept to a modularized facility, with the wharf split in to seven jackets, incorporating dolphins and six topside modules. Achieving a 12-month reduction in overall build time and saving over 300,000 workhours, this innovation has resulted in safer project execution by reducing high-risk work activities performed at heights and over water. The wharf design also reduced the number of permanent piles required for installation from 100 to 28, minimizing the environmental impact to marine life in the area—a key focus for the Amrun Project. Designed by Jacobs and constructed by McConnell Dowell, with constructability input and construction oversight by Bechtel, Rio Tinto’s state-of-the-art facility has been delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal environmental impact. “Jacobs brings unequaled talent and innovation to deliver more to our clients on their projects,” comments Jacobs Mining, Minerals and Technology Senior Vice President and General Manager Andrew Berryman. “Our leading-edge solution is a first-of-its-kind design that achieves Rio Tinto’s requirements in terms of safety, function, cost, schedule, constructability and sustainability.” Innovations such as these are integral for advancing the future of the mining and metals industry in a safe, cost effective and replicable manner. Now completed