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Explore the latest announcements, press coverage and company updates showing the solutions we’re creating with clients, the positive difference we’re making in our communities and the value we’re delivering to shareholders.
Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada: Positioned across the entire infrastructure ecosystem
Jacobs appoints Cheryl Lim as chief human resources officer
Jacobs reports strong fiscal second quarter 2026 results
Jacobs ranks No.1 on ENR’s 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list
Celebrating our shared commitment to safety: International SOS receives our BeyondZero™ partnership award
Our partnership with International SOS, rooted in shared values of safety leadership, has expanded our risk management capabilities and enabled us to maintain our business operations during difficult, and often unpredictable, times – while executing our commitments to the safety and security of our people.
Making an impact: Jacobs teammates receive BuildOUT California's 2024 Built Community Impact Award
BuildOUT California recently awarded two exceptional Jacobs’ teammates, Vigor Lam and Daniel Souza, the prestigious 2024 Built Community Impact Award in recognition of their efforts as advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. Vigor and Daniel have made significant advancements in developing engagement programs for LGBT/Allied students in colleges and universities throughout California and the U.S., as well as expanding support and networks on a global scale. Their remarkable achievements show the positive change they have brought to the world. Vigor is based in San Francisco and is a senior project engineer providing project management/construction management (PM/CM) consulting services to University of California, San Francisco in the Bay Area. Within Jacobs, he serves as the West TogetherBeyond Council Prism Representative and on the Americas Leadership team. He is also a current PhD student in the higher education leadership program at Colorado State University, where he intends to study equitable and universal campus spatial belonging of students. Daniel is based in San Francisco, where he is a project manager and group lead for the Northern California environmental planning group. Within Jacobs, he serves as part of Jacobs’ internal leadership teams for company initiatives, including internal resource programs for mentorship and innovation. Previously, he served on the West TogetherBeyond Council as the Prism Representative and has served on Prism’s global leadership team. BuildOUT California has grown its programs since its founding in 2020. As part of BuildOUT, Daniel and Vigor co-chair student outreach initiatives, which includes LGBTQ+ career fairs and career panels. In February
Jacobs opens new innovation hub in Denmark
We’ve opened a new innovation hub in Denmark to meet growing demand from advanced manufacturing, life sciences and infrastructure clients in the region. Read how we’re building a sustainable business for the future that will positively impact Denmark’s economy and society.
Jacobs to develop ESG framework for water utilities
Jacobs is leading a project funded by The Water Research Foundation that will help water utilities navigate complex environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities. Read more about this collaborative research.
Jacobs joins the network for engineering with nature
Jacobs has joined the Network for Engineering with Nature, an organization bringing together researchers, practitioners and academics to drive alignment between nature and engineering.
Jacobs and Mott MacDonald appointed technical partner by Thames Water in the UK
Jacobs and Mott MacDonald have been selected by Thames Water, the U.K.’s largest water and waste utility, as technical partner to support delivery of the water company's $5.9 billion (£4.7B) future asset investment programs under its Strategic Resource Option (SRO) framework.
Making roads and habitats safer: Supporting clients on new wildlife crossing pilot program
Jacobs worked with our Department of Transportation clients across the U.S. to secure grants through the Federal Highway Administration’s Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program. In this article, read about a few of the grant winners and their pilots to improve habitat connectivity and improve safety on America’s roadways.
Jacobs becomes a living wage employer in the UK
We’re joining 14,000 responsible U.K. employers who choose to go further and pay a real Living Wage based on the cost of living. Read about the accreditation.
Jacobs secures MacDill Air Force base civil engineer base maintenance contract
DALLAS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was awarded as the major subcontractor and supporting partner to the $249M contract for the Chugach Logistics and Facility Services Joint Venture, LLC for MacDill Air Force Base support services. Under this contract, Jacobs will perform facility engineering, asset management and planning services for MacDill, leveraging critical expertise to deploy its intelligent asset management framework by improving operational availability and enhancing the sustainability of critical infrastructure at MacDill. The project work is expected to be completed by February 2034. "Backed by more than 70 years of industry-leading experience, Jacobs is strategically poised to provide engineering excellence and drive operational advancements in support of the Chugach team," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Mark Walter. "Guided by critical engineering proficiency and an Intelligent Asset Management framework, we will help pave the way to enhance operational availability and fortify the critical infrastructure, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future at MacDill." At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately $16 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Certain statements contained in this press
Jacobs appointed to UK's United Utilities strategic solutions framework until 2035
Jacobs has been selected by United Utilities, one of the U.K.'s largest listed water companies, to its Strategic Solutions Team (SST) to support program optimization for major capital works through the asset management period (AMP8).
Jacobs to deliver new water reclamation facility in St. Johns County, Florida
Read how we’re providing design-build services for the county’s largest capital improvement project to date – the SR 207 Water Reclamation Facility. The project will expand water reuse capacity and help meet new state environmental regulations.
Jacobs supports social value 2032 program in the UK
The Social Value Leaders’ Summit 2024 gathers cross-sector leaders in the U.K. to discuss how to unlock the true potential of social value to drive positive, lasting impacts for people, communities and the environment. Read more about our work as social value leaders.