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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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A visionary in education: Jacobs powerful APPA partnership

Jacobs has earned the 2019 Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) Visionary Award, a testament to our long-term involvement with the organization. Considered the gathering place for educational facilities professionals, dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the profession, APPA and Jacobs have held a strong relationship for over 15 years. Jacobs, through Jacobs Global Strategic Consulting Solutions Director Nina Wollman, who holds a seat on the international APPA Board of Directors. She holds the International At-Large Board Member appointment that started in 2017 and is one of many employees that has taken an influential role with APPA. APPA is the gathering place for educational facilities professionals, dedicated to the ongoing evolution of the profession. Every year APPA honors their strongest business partners through a series of tiered awards, and for the fifth year in a row, Jacobs has earned the highest tier, The APPA Visionary Award. This is due in part to Jacobs’ comprehensive approach to maintaining and evolving our relationships with higher education clients globally, solidifying ourselves as leaders in facility planning, design, construction management, operations and strategic consulting. One of APPA’ s key initiatives is the Thought Leaders Series (TLS), developed to promote dedicated discussions on the future of higher education and the impact of that future on educational facilities. Every year the Thought Leaders Symposium brings representatives from universities across the United States and Canada to discuss the major issues impacting education and to better inform administrators and educational facilities professionals on alternative ways to approach

How This Flexible Solution Could Change Road Travel as We Know It
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How this flexible solution could change road travel as we know it

Imagine that it’s 2030 and you’re planning a road trip. You pick up your phone and open an intuitive new app, connected to technology in your vehicle, that pays the associated maintenance, environmental and congestion costs of your trips. After all, that’s how our government is both driving forward its sustainability mission and funding new or upgraded infrastructure projects. You tell the app your destination and preferred departure and arrival times. The app then provides you with the possible options, journey times and prices. Then, you select the fastest route and your required arrival time. The app confirms the quote and provides you with a guaranteed journey time. Along the way, the app might offer you various incentives to switch your travel mode or alter departure time, with the goal of reducing demand on a congested route. You may also be given the option to pick-up other travelers to share the cost, as well as options to purchase add-on products, like parking at your destination. If enabled, the app may also send offers and advertisements for destinations that you may pass on your route, such as a discount for stopping off at a particular fueling station. Perhaps best of all, if you’re not to your destination in time (within a 15-30 minute window) then you get a discount on your fee. If you’re more than 30 minutes past your originally quoted arrival, you’ll even be fully refunded. Sounds cool? We think so too! Unfortunately for all of us here in

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A smart, collaborative approach: The keys to a resilient Indian water future

As a civil engineer specialized in water resources management and working in water treatment, Jacobs Rajat Chakraborti’s experience solving water-related problems globally, as well as his own experiences living in the country helped him realize that India needs to take drastic steps to alleviate its acute water shortage before it becomes a catastrophic phenomenon. “With the uncontrolled population growth leading to high water demand, gradual depletion of groundwater table, poor water quality, historical less rainfall, prolonged summer and deteriorated infrastructure, I’ve witnessed firsthand gradual shortage of potable and non-potable water use – and now – severe water shortages in India,” Rajat says. Due to high levels of manganese, iron and minerals, he’s seen colored tap water, which is unmetered and unfortunately largely wasted. Water pumped from groundwater through deep well, as reflected in the photo, often contain high levels of arsenic and metals, but millions of people in India, particularly those living in rural locations, consume this water for drinking purposes as it is their single water source, he shares. And then there’s the pungent smell of chlorine in the drinking water that’s unpleasant and unhealthy, but, again, he adds, people have no option other than drinking from the tap. Globally, approximately 2.1 billion people lack access to clean, safe water. In India, the crisis is particularly difficult. “Some 600 million people – about half the population – face high to extreme water scarcity con­ditions, with about 200,000 dying every year from inadequate access to safe water. By 2030, the

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How treatment process simulations power smart, sustainable solutions

As the world prepared for the Year 2000, stocking up on everything from water and non-perishable food items to cash and radio batteries, Spokane County in Washington State was beginning plans of its own. Spokane County decided in 1999 – for several reasons, including meeting future population growth, eliminating septic tank service, achieving lasting cost benefits and reducing phosphorous discharge to the Spokane River – that the time had come to invest in their future by building a new greenfield plant. So, they started planning for a new facility plant and partnered with Jacobs in 2009 to design, construct and operate it. Since nutrients – such as phosphorus or ammonia – in wastewater contribute to algae growth and reduced oxygen in local waterways, removing nutrients was a critical path of the treatment process design for the new Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SCRWRF). In fact, the new facility was challenged to meet some of the most stringent permit limits for phosphorus of any treatment plant in the U.S., aiming to protect both the Spokane River and Lake Spokane. But what if we showed you how the facility became the first to use process simulation, using Jacobs’ Replica™ digital twins solutions software to design a greenfield, state-of-the art, ultra-low phosphorus membrane bioreactor (MBR) system that’s ultimately removing over 99.9% of the phosphorus in its effluent? 1K+ successful Replica Process project applications around the globe 99% removal in phosphorus in effluent (<0.05 mg/L TP) – powered by first use of process

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Reaching new heights in Boston with our newest WELL-certified building

Inside the tallest building in Boston, Jacobs’ newest WELL™ - certified location at the John Hancock Tower or 120 Saint James, seats more than 200 employees. One of Boston Properties most iconic buildings, our office – representing our first U.S. WELL-certified office space and first WELL Gold certification – occupies the entire fifth floor, 49,000 square feet of the 790-foot-tall building. WELL certifications recognize prerequisites and optimizations in seven categories, including air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. Here’s how our Boston office measures up in each category: Air – we optimized building ventilations systems, construction materials and cleaning products chosen, to create a heathy indoor environment. Water – Drinking water is readily available, filtered and tested to ensure healthy water quality. Nourishment – All food served in the office is chosen for nutrition and with special diet options. Light – Active work areas are closest to the windows. Operable shades and carefully chosen finish surfaces minimize glare. We carefully selected artificial lights and arranged them to provide a visually healthy environment. Fitness – Our office is in a bustling urban environment with many active transportation and recreational fitness opportunities. We have showers and lockers in the office and organize events to promote exercise and fitness. All workstations are height sit-stand adjustable. Comfort – We carefully and intentionally designed our office with noise adsorptive finishes surfaces and active sound masking to allow collaborative conversation and yet to minimize distractions. Mind – Our staff enjoy our space and our office

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Ready for an encore, Boston? New casino resort opens on the harbor

It’s the subject of the popular tune, “Over the River and Through the Wood,” a narrative driver in the novel “Mystic River” and later, the Clint Eastwood-directed film of the same name – and now, Mystic River is home to the new Encore Boston Harbor resort. Jacobs served as the executive architect for the casino resort, located on the river directly off the Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts. The new 3.1 million square foot complex features a modern, bronze-glass hotel holding more than 671 key-luxury rooms, a 210,000 square foot casino, 37,000 square foot ballroom, conference spaces, fine dining restaurants, high end retail shops and a spa. Guiding the effort to build a five-star resort in one of the oldest and most densely populated U.S cities, our services included interfacing with local permitting authorities, adapting the design to the regional climate, implementing sustainable design with building systems that require half the typical usage, optimizing accessibility and coordinating with the construction efforts for an on time opening. Now open, the 27-floor resort is the largest private, single-phase development in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and generated more than 5,000 jobs for the region thus far. To get to the new resort, guests can hop on a variety of transportation options aimed at lessening congestion from thousands of potential visitors to the 3.4-square-mile city each day, including shuttles, boats, motor coaches and direct rides from the T and other locations throughout Boston. Additionally, Wynn Resorts completed a nearly $70 million

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Energizing tomorrow’s STEM minds and vibrant communities

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is at the epicenter of developing the future and addressing complex issues such as urban migration, catastrophic climate threats, cybersecurity and natural-resource stresses. The National Science Foundation predicts that 80% of jobs created in the next decade will require mastery of STEM disciplines, and still, there’s a shortfall in talent to tackle rising challenges. Part of the issue? Younger generations are losing interest in STEM often before their teen years. Take, for example, a study by Ranstad North America – where 52% of student respondents reported not knowing anyone in a STEM profession, but 90% rated creating video games as a fun career option. As the innovators behind the infrastructure, technologies and systems that touch daily lives, STEM professionals have an incredible opportunity to bring visibility to and spark more interest in our careers. Whether we’re working on critical projects, in partnership with our clients and suppliers or taking steps as individuals to make a positive difference – at Jacobs, we’re focused on inspiring future generations to rise to the challenge and join us in the promise of delivering a more connected, sustainable world. Here’s how, by inspiring STEM opportunities, building the next generation and sustaining strong communities, we’re doing just that: Inspiring STEM opportunities They say, “you don’t know what you don’t know,” and one of the most impactful issues behind the STEM shortage is communicating these disciplines in a way that’s relatable. Rising to the challenge, two Jacobs employees in Belfast, U.K

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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 held a top five position in the Top 500 list since ENR’s rankings began in 2003, and for a second consecutive year, we’re excited to be at the top spot. "Jacobs is transforming into the leading, next-generation solutions provider addressing the world’s critical challenges," said Jacobs Chair 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." Jacobs also took the top spots in the government offices, health care, entertainment, mass transit and rail, marine and port facilities, airports, aerospace, sewer and waste, hazardous waste, water transmission lines and aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, sanitary and storm sewers, site assessment and compliance, clean air compliance, industrial process, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, electronic assembly, and towers and antennae industry lists. ENR’s report, published in its June Sourcebook issue, indicates the current market may be the best ever in its tenth year of growth, despite experts and economists that say it can’t last, yet industry execs feel the growth will continue. The Top 500 firms had a record total design revenue of $101.16 billion in 2018, up a whopping 7.7%, from $93.90 billion in 2017. Nearly all market sectors included in the Top 500 survey reflected gains last year, especially on the

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Imagination inspired

This week a group of our U.K. apprentices celebrated completing their apprenticeship training alongside graduates finishing Jacobs’ two-year Europe Graduate Development Program (GDP). The 60 apprentices and graduates will continue their career paths with Jacobs in a variety of disciplines from railway and civil engineers to transport planners, environmental scientists, and project controls and construction roles. With nearly 800 graduates, technicians and apprentices currently training in Europe, a planned further 250 new graduates and 50 apprentices are to join the business in Europe this summer and the GDP is also launching in Poland and Italy. Originally involved in developing the GDP 25 years ago, Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Europe Senior Vice President and General Manager, Donald Morrison, said: “I am incredibly proud of our graduates and apprentices for all that they have achieved so far and I look forward to seeing them continue that journey – inspired to be their very best and curious to reinvent what the future looks like.” Donald was also awarded Honorary STEM ;Ambassador by STEM Learning during the joint ceremony at the National STEM Centre. Presented with the gold Honorary STEM Ambassador badge by Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Chair of STEM Learning, Donald shared: “I am honored to receive this award and proud to continue to promote the fantastic work of the STEM Ambassadors across Europe. Our own STEM Ambassadors network includes many of Jacobs’ graduates and apprentices – all passionate about helping young people engage in engineering and the variety of disciplines in our

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Jacobs wins contract to help build the largest shipyard in the Arabian Gulf

DALLAS, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation to deliver engineering services for Packages 4, 5 and 6 of the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services project at Ras Al Khair in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). "This award continues Jacobs' long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where we have mobilized world-leading engineering expertise to support the ongoing diversification of the Saudi Arabian economy," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Senior Vice President and General Manager Patrick Hill. "Our partnership with SEPCO continues the established track record with Chinese civil and marine contractors to deliver major infrastructure developments across the globe." The shipyard complex covers an area of 4.3 square kilometres and, when complete, will be the largest in the region, providing a combination of offshore structures fabrication, new ship building and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The Jacobs team will deliver detailed design services to the project including piers, dry-docks, ship lift, buildings, supporting infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications and security systems. The project, owned by Saudi Aramco and its JV partners, is closely aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the government's strategy to grow and diversify the Saudi economy. It aims to leverage the rapidly growing maritime needs in the Kingdom and build local manufacturing and design capabilities, while delivering a world-class facility that will provide an unprecedented mix of products and services in the region. "SEPCO awarded the engineering contract to Jacobs with the expectation

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UK Clean Air Day: Making change together

The effects of poor air quality on human health and the natural environment are widely understood and addressing air pollution is a global priority. Air pollution comes from five main human sources: household, waste, industry, agriculture and transport, and almost every major city in the world has issues with air pollution. Global Action Plan coordinates Clean Air Day, the U.K.’s largest air pollution campaign, mobilizing thousands of people to learn about, and get involved in, pollution-busting activities. In 2018, these included 550 events with street closures, electric vehicle test drives, car-free school runs, mass cycles and e-bike trials. The campaign reached 970 million people and generated more than 1,750 media mentions and 50,000 social posts [1]. Jacobs supports this national campaign, with several offices across the U.K. holding events on Clean Air Day to help raise awareness among communities and colleagues. Some of the activities link with Bike Week (June 8-16), which encourages people to rethink their everyday journeys and switch to cycling as an alternative, sustainable way to get around. Our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices are competing to see which office travels more sustainably! Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to provide global context, we recently reviewed and strengthened our sustainability priorities, taking Jacobs’ global sustainability strategy to the next level. Our PlanBeyond™ strategy provides our framework for planning beyond today for a sustainable future. It includes committing to a 20% reduction in travel-related emissions by 2022. Jacobs is working with cities, government agencies and organizations globally

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How this growing Georgia city tackled its traffic in real-time

The world’s population is growing by 1.10 percent per year. In fact, the global population is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030. While rapid population growth can be good for the economy, it will also have a dramatic effect on infrastructure, especially when it comes to transportation. In 2006, the City of Johns Creek, Georgia, was incorporated. After its inception, residents were surveyed on issues they wanted addressed, and traffic ranked first. Since then, Johns Creek has become the 10th largest city in Georgia with over 80,000 residents and has needed to invest in transportation infrastructure and solutions to accommodate the rapid population growth. What if we showed you how Jacobs and the City of Johns Creek are accommodating this population increase and improving the efficient and safe flow of goods, services and people by monitoring traffic flows and responding in real time? 80K+ residents and growing – creating need for infrastructure investments, especially for transportation 72 traffic signals throughout the city linked to one central point for traffic data – the Traffic Control Center – through fiberoptic communications Intelligent Transportation Systems require a higher level of maintenance and operational expertise to realize their potential benefits. The technology is awesome, but people make it work. Tom Udell Jacobs Chief Traffic Engineer, Former Deputy Public Works Director with the City of Johns Creek Creating a world-class traffic control center Jacobs and the City of Johns Creek are in a public-private-partnership, with Jacobs providing a range of municipal services, including public