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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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Jacobs secures Highways England’s Oxford to Cambridge expressway project

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been awarded a contract by Highways England to develop possible solutions for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway project, focusing on development of the corridor between the M1 and M40 motorways. The expressway - approximately 93 miles (150 kilometers) - aims to improve connectivity across England’s economic heartland. It will also help unlock strategic growth sites between the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge together with Milton Keynes’ high-tech businesses and computer sciences. Over a two-year term, Jacobs and its supply chain partners will identify corridor and route options. The project scope also includes engineering assessment, stakeholder management and project management to progress the project through options development. “This is undoubtedly a critical transport link in the national infrastructure to support the continued economic development of one of the most significant growth corridors in the U.K.,” said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Senior Vice President Bob Duff. “Having worked closely with Highways England on the first section of the proposed expressway program, we look forward to integrating this experience with our proven transportation capabilities to deliver practical, strategic solutions.” Highways England is the government organization charged with operating England’s motorways and major A roads. This includes modernizing and maintaining the highways – a network of around 4,300 miles. Jacobs delivers major transportation projects around the world, including projects in the U.K. such as Highways England’s Regional Investment Programme and Smart Motorways Programme. Jacobs’ highway and traffic experts are supporting clients with a range of

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Jacobs wins global award for Australian hospital project

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sydney’s Blacktown Hospital, on which Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. carried out all architectural work, received three awards at the 2017 Design & Health International Academy Awards, including the prize for Best International Health Project Under 40,000 Square Meters. The awards were presented to the Jacobs team during the Academy Awards Gala Dinner at the 12th Design & Health World Congress held in July in The City Hall of Vienna. Jacobs has been involved in the Blacktown Hospital Project for New South Wales Health Infrastructure since its inception in 2011, successfully delivering the first phase of the project, which included a new 32,000 square meter seven-story clinical services building. The team is currently executing the architectural services for the delivery of the second phase of the project, comprising new emergency, birthing and maternity departments, operating theatres and an intensive care unit. Jacobs continues to also be responsible for the electrical/ICT/security design for this next stage. The hospital, which will cater to a growing population in Sydney’s western suburbs, is designed to reflect a diverse and multicultural community and includes innovative features to make patient recovery and needs a priority. Aside from the prize for Best International Health Project Under 40,000 Square Meters, Blacktown Hospital also received awards for the Use of Art in Public and Private Spaces and Interior Design categories . "We're honored to have received international recognition for this landmark project, which has now set a benchmark for hospital design across the globe," said Jacobs Buildings and

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PennDOT awards Jacobs multi-million dollar active traffic management project

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) was awarded a ten-year, multi-million dollar contract from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to design a long-range, comprehensive, multi-modal transportation management solution to improve travel along the Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) Corridor in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Jacobs will provide systems engineering and alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, final design, right-of-way acquisition services and construction consultation to provide improvements on I-76 and supporting arterials between the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) and US Route 1 interchanges to enable active traffic management. These improvements may include junction control, dynamic lane assignments, part-time shoulder use, ramp metering, multi-modal enhancements, connected vehicle applications, variable speed limit signs and queue detection/warning components. “The importance of this corridor to the Philadelphia region cannot be overstated,” said PennDOT’s Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards. “It’s imperative that we take advantage of new technologies and partner with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and other key stakeholders and partners like Jacobs to offer citizens better options for travel between Philadelphia and the northwest suburbs.” “The proposed upgrades to the Schuylkill Expressway represent the convergence of innovative technology and infrastructure that will directly improve the quality of life for the commuting public in the Philadelphia metropolitan region,” said Jacobs’ Buildings & Infrastructure President, Bob Pragada. “PennDOT has entrusted Jacobs to help create forward-focused, flexible yet practical travel solutions for this region, drawing on our broad transportation capabilities and experience from across the world.” Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of

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NJOT appoints Jacobs for new intelligent transportation system on route 18

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has received a contract from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to provide construction administration and inspection services for the Route 18 Traffic Signal System project in East Brunswick and New Brunswick, New Jersey. The Route 18 project consists of the installation of new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment and upgrades to the existing traffic signal system. Jacobs’ construction administration and inspection services include the installation of image and radar detectors, Controlled Traffic Signal System (CTSS) cameras and fiber optic cable at 23 locations along the Route 18 corridor. The project is scheduled for completion by November 2017. Jacobs will oversee a traffic study to be conducted prior to the start of any work to determine daily volumes at each traffic signal, average corridor travel time and average intersection delay. The findings will be compared with the information obtained when the system is integrated and operational. Once the equipment is installed and integrated into the NJDOT Statewide System, a verification and validation plan will be executed and testing performed. “Jacobs has worked alongside NJDOT on many projects over the past 60 years,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President Buildings and Infrastructure Randy Pierce. “This experience, combined with our proven capability in transport engineering services including ITS, positions us well to help NJDOT meet the challenges and opportunities of this rapidly changing technological landscape.” Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial

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Jacobs secures Architectural Design role on Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals expansion project in Australia

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has secured a key architectural design role in the $300 (approximately AUD$400) million second phase of the transformational Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Project in Australia. The hospital is being built to accommodate population growth in Sydney’s western suburbs. Jacobs will deliver architectural services for stage two of the project, which includes a new emergency ward, intensive care unit, operating theaters and birthing and maternity departments. The company is also responsible for the electrical, information and communications technology, and security system design for this next stage. "Our selection to participate in phase two is not only a testament to the work of our people during phase one but also the industry knowledge we bring to this landmark project which has set a benchmark for hospital design across Australia,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President, Buildings and Infrastructure, Patrick Hill. “The project has already won a number of significant industry awards and received extensive recognition by industry, government and the community. It brings tremendous value to Sydney, and Jacobs is set to continue to provide our extensive local and global experience to the project.” Jacobs was involved in phase one of this project, which began in 2011, providing architectural and engineering design services for the 32,000 square meter, seven story clinical-services building. Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The company employs over 54,000 people and

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Jacobs selected for first ever rail microgrid project

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by NJ TRANSIT to provide design and general engineering services for the NJ TRANSIT Microgrid (NJ TRANSITGRID) project. The objective of the $577 million NJ TRANSITGRID project, the first of its kind in the United States for public transportation, is to implement a microgrid capable of providing reliable power for core critical transit infrastructure supporting rail systems operated by NJ TRANSIT and other operators of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The microgrid will be capable of supplying highly resilient power during critical times when the regional electric grid may be compromised due to storms or other events. Key design components of the new microgrid include a central, natural gas-fired power plant and associated substations, transmission/distribution lines to substations that electrify the tracks and operating controls for critical portions of the NJ TRANSIT and the NEC systems, as well as connections to the PJM commercial grid. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing owner’s engineering services including regulatory & economic advisory services, conceptual and preliminary design, procurement support, contract packaging for the procurement of design-build contracts, and construction assistance to support the development of the NJ TRANSITGRID project. In making the announcement, Jacobs Senior Vice President Buildings and Infrastructure Randy Pierce stated, “We are very pleased and excited to partner with NJ TRANSIT in developing this unique project. NJ TRANSITGRID is set to make a tremendous difference in the lives of the commuting public during the times when they need

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Jacobs awarded $350m environmental restoration contract

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has received a single-award contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District (USACE NAE) to provide environmental remediation and restoration, technical support and facility maintenance at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site (NBHSS) in New Bedford, MA. Jacobs has supported NAE in this capacity at the site since early 2004. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) remedial action contract has a capacity value of $350 million. “With our in-depth understanding of cleanup objectives from more than 12 years of effectively handling NBHSS’ unique conditions and challenges, we’re pleased to be working with USACE NAE to complete the next phase of harbor remediation,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President Aerospace and Technology Ward Johnson. “We expect the technical and management approaches used by our team will enable the site to meet the final cleanup objectives cost effectively and in a reasonable timeframe.” New Bedford Harbor, home to a large commercial fishing fleet, is one of the oldest recreational and commercial navigation harbors along the East Coast of the United States. The USACE was requested by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up PCB-contaminated sediments from the harbor. The contamination is the result of waste discharged from the 1940s through the 1970s by two electrical capacitor manufacturing plants. The USACE has been supporting EPA on this project since the mid-1980s. Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and

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Jacobs wins contract extension for transperth route information system in Australia

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a five-year contract extension from the Western Australia Public Transport Authority (PTA) to provide support services for the Transperth Route Information System (TRIS). Transperth provides the Perth metropolitan region with bus, train and ferry public transport services. Jacobs has provided support services for PTA’s TRIS for 15 years, including design, implementation and ongoing management. The system was originally developed to manage bus contracts, but its modular design and flexibility led to it becoming an enterprise solution for the organization. It now helps the PTA manage public transport contracts, bus stop maintenance, customer feedback, lost/seized property, land management, asset management and much more. Commenting on the announcement, Jacobs Senior Vice President Buildings and Infrastructure Patrick Hill said, “This award is a testament to the consistently strong performance of our team. Our people are embedded within the Transperth offices to work seamlessly with the PTA TRIS team and deliver value and greater efficiency. “This integrated approach has helped enable TRIS to deliver significant cost savings for Transperth. With our support, PTA is redirecting these costs savings into further development and enhancement of the TRIS system, which ultimately benefits Perth commuters.” Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of full-spectrum technical, professional and construction services for industrial, commercial and government organizations globally. The company employs 50,000 people and operates in more than 30 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com. Statements made in this release

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Jacobs plays key role in British Airways i360 observation tower

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has joined celebrations to mark the launch of British Airways i360, a unique visitor attraction that opens on Brighton seafront in the United Kingdom on August 4. Jacobs was the engineer and project manager for construction of the attraction, which was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160804006507/en/ At 162 meters tall and 3.9 meters wide, British Airways i360 is the world’s tallest moving observation tower and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the most slender tower. The tower incorporates a futuristic glass viewing pod that glides up to a height of 138 meters, providing 360-degree views of up to 26 miles of the south coast of England. Throughout the project, Jacobs provided engineering design, project management, construction design management coordination and inspection services. The company also provided technical planning support during the early stages of the project’s development for aspects such as traffic, noise and environmental impact. Commenting on the official opening, Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Senior Vice President Bob Duff stated, “We are absolutely delighted to be closely associated with this unique engineering structure and visitor attraction. Jacobs was part of the team that designed and built the London Eye, still the UK's most popular paid-for visitor attraction 16 years after its opening. That same team of architects, engineers and contractors have blended creativity with advanced technology and capability to create British Airways i360. We’re tremendously proud

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Jacobs receives contract from New Jersey Turnpike authority to provide supervision of construction services on the NJ Turnpike

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (Authority) to provide resident engineering and construction inspection services for roadwide guide sign improvements on the New Jersey Turnpike. Officials estimate the construction value to be $26 million. Construction began July 2015 with substantial completion anticipated for the fall of 2017. This project is being implemented as part the Authority's 10-year capital investment program. The primary purpose is to replace and/or upgrade the roadway signs and sign legends to be consistent with the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing supervision of construction for Construction Contract No. T600.319, roadwide guide sign improvements on the New Jersey Turnpike including replacement of existing guide sign panels; fabrication and installation of new sign structures; removal of existing sign structures; relocation of existing cantilever sign structures at new locations; constructing foundations for new and relocated structures; sign lighting work; installation of roadway safety features; and associated maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) work. This project also includes fabrication and installation of a new VMS structure on the Turnpike; reconnecting signs and ITS devises to the existing system; and testing and final commissioning. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Randy Pierce stated, “We are delighted to continue in our role assisting the Authority in achieving its capital investment goals along the NJ Turnpike. The toll-paying, traveling patrons who utilize the Turnpike will

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Jacobs awarded contract for California high speed rail

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract to provide design services for the Construction Package 2-3 (CP 2-3) of the California High Speed Rail, which represents the continuation of construction on the California high-speed rail system south towards Kern County. Jacobs is the lead designer for the Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture for the design-build contract and is responsible for the infrastructure design. Officials estimate the construction value to be $1.2 billion. The California High Speed Rail is the first true high-speed rail being constructed in the United States, with operating speeds of up to 220 miles per hour. The ultimate program stretches from San Diego to San Francisco and includes connections in major cities along the alignment such as Los Angeles, Burbank, Palmdale, Bakersfield, Fresno and a spur to Sacramento. The CP 2-3 is expected to provide 65 miles of infrastructure improvements required for the future high-speed rail (HSR), including over 10 million yards of new HSR embankment, 23 HSR structures and 32 new roadway grade separations. The project covers a 65-mile portion of the 120-mile initial construction segment, which will be used as a test track for vehicles before being put into service. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Randy Pierce stated, “This project is one of the largest in the state’s history and, once completed, should provide the traveling public with a fast, clean alternative stretching from Southern to Northern California.” Jacobs is one of the world's largest

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Jacobs designs award-winning facility for Pfizer

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that a project it executed on behalf of Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals received the 2014 Facility of the Year Award (FOYA) from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), the sponsor of the awards program. Pfizer Ireland’s Network Strategy Implementation Expansion Capacity project re-purposed existing manufacturing space to add capacity for new vaccine and multi-product, small-to-medium scale drug substance bioprocess suites at Pfizer’s Grange Castle plant in Clondalkin, South County Dublin. Jacobs provided design services for the project, utilizing a lean management strategy program during the design process to ensure flow and operations. FOYA judges were impressed with the project team’s ability to effectively maintain supply while demolition, construction, start-up and integration activities progressed. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Chris Nagel stated, “It’s a pleasure to celebrate the success of this award-winning project with Pfizer. We value our long-standing relationship and appreciate the trust they continue to place in us to support their business needs.” The FOYA program recognizes pharmaceutical manufacturing projects that use new and innovative technologies to enhance project delivery and reduce production costs of high quality medicines for patients worldwide. Jacobs has designed projects that were selected as the overall FOYA winner for the past three years. Jacobs, one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical professional and construction services, consistently delivers award-winning pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects worldwide. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking