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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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Discover Italy’s first WELL-certified building, a Jacobs office

More than 90 percent of our time is spent indoors, and the quality of our buildings can impact our productivity and the way we feel. Taking an opportunity to re-think the work environment, one of our local teams decided to ensure their recent office renovation helped promote an attractive, comfortable and healthy environment for those who call the Jacobs Milan office home. When it comes to changing the architectural landscape of Milan and the work environment of corporate clients expecting innovation globally, our architects and interior designers are top-ranked. So, it’s no wonder that when it came time to move one of our own offices to a new location, Jacobs engaged the landlord for a full redesign of an existing mid-rise and later redesigned all the interiors based on latest trends in workplace, including infusing our own corporate focus on sustainability, mental health initiatives and the most innovative workplace strategies. In 2018, our efforts paid off – Jacobs’ Milan office became the first WELL™-certified building in Italy, meeting excellent standards in air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind performance. Launched in October 2014 after six years of research and development, the WELL Building Standard is the premier standard for buildings, interior spaces and communities seeking to implement, validate and measure features that support and advance human health and wellness. To earn WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI), our team needed to follow strict recommendations during the office’s recent renovation, including maximizing access to natural daylight for

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New TEXRail commuter line opens with golden ticket fanfare

Hundreds of special invitees got to experience a “Wonka-esque” inaugural ride on North Texas’ new commuter rail line, complete with golden tickets and enthralling views from the line’s 27 miles – nine stops and three cities – from Fort Worth, North Richland Hills and Grapevine to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport. Jacobs served as program manager for the new TEXRail line, which officially opened in January. By the end of the first year of operation, Trinity Metro’s new line is expected to serve more than 8,000 daily riders. By 2035, nearly 14,000 riders are projected to ride each day. During the past two decades, sustained growth in Dallas and Fort Worth has increased travel demands along the major roadways within the TEXRail corridor. Existing and committed roadway improvements have not kept pace with traffic volume, resulting in increased congestion and air pollution. TEXRail is one of several transit improvements aiming to address these issues and others in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, the fastest-growing U.S. metro area. In downtown Dallas, Jacobs is partnering with the North Texas Council of Governments to address growing high-density conditions by exploring options for an automated transportation system to better connect and mobilize the thriving population; and we’re also serving as principal design consultant on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)’s 26-mile Cotton Belt commuter line, which, when complete, will connect with TEXRail for a smooth journey throughout the metroplex. And speaking of smooth, during the TEXRail’s free trial period in its first 22 days

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The 2030 commitment: We’re ready. Are you?

The urban built environment is responsible for 75 percent of annual global GHG emissions – and buildings alone account for 39 percent. Eliminating these emissions is key to addressing climate change and meeting Paris Climate Agreement targets. This systemic crisis is well understood in sustainability circles and is slowly being recognized inside institutions and among policymakers. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) created the 2030 Commitment to directly transform the practice of architecture in a way that is holistic, firm-wide, project based and data-driven. By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments and major renovations by 2030. Jacobs recognizes the global reach and ultimate impact we possess to change the circumstances of our environment. Since 2010 when we first signed the commitment, we’ve tracked Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and Lighting Power Density for our projects during the design phase, comparing them to baseline performance values of existing buildings. We use our exemplary projects, like the St. Gobain North American Headquarters as a benchmark for subsequent projects. This project is a prime example of how our integrated design team incorporated integrated energy saving strategies utilizing occupancy sensors to control both lighting and HVAC in setback unoccupied modes, daylight dimming and high-performance LED lighting, which represented a 44 percent savings in lighting energy alone. Saint-Gobain’s LEED Platinum certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership. “We’re determined to take the bold and transformative steps urgently needed to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path,” said

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Sharing is caring, at least when it comes to monitoring water quality

“Few things are more important to providing safe drinking water than controlling disease-causing microorganisms,” at least that’s what Jennifer Liggett, Jacobs environmental scientist, and her fellow co-authors (from the Portland Water Bureau, SPL Consulting Services, Special Pathogens Laboratory and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, respectively) shared in a recent article published in American Water Works Association’s Opflow magazine. The full article, “Preventing Disease from Legionella is a Shared Responsibility,” is the first in a series of Opflow articles that will examine why Legionella – the No. 1 cause of waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. – becomes a problem in some building water systems, how to manage the risk and the challenges in doing so effectively. Legionella is a major public health threat with continued yearly outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease and Pontiac fever, including recent cases in New York and Australia. In 2017, 7,458 cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – that’s more than six times the number of reported cases since 2000. Even more concerning, noted the article, is that many more cases are undiagnosed or unreported. Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment and can be conveyed through water distribution systems to the premise plumbing in buildings, where they may grow in warm water sources such as hot water heaters, storage tanks, pipes, cooling towers, decorative fountains and hot tubs. “By understanding water quality in premise plumbing systems, we can prevent the deterioration of water

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Jacobs-led biologics manufacturing facility nabs top industrial project honor

We are delighted to have topped the Industrial Category at the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards for our work on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s new Large-Scale Cell Culture Biologics manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ireland. Jacobs provided architecture, engineering, construction management and turnover services on the new facility, which will manufacture immuno-oncology medicines for Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). Immuno-oncology represents an innovative approach to cancer treatment that seeks to harness the body’s own immune system to fight tumor cells. Located in Cruiserath County, Dublin, Ireland, the LSCC facility will manufacture immuno-oncology medicines for BMS. Immuno-oncology represents an innovative approach to cancer treatment that seeks to harness the body’s own immune system to fight tumor cells. We delivered this important project within budget, applying state‐of‐the‐art project/construction management techniques and tools throughout the project life‐cycle – and achieving an impressive safety record on more than 6,500,000 site hours. Watch an incredible time-lapse video of the fast‐track program. “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of the dedicated Jacobs team who supported this ambitious project for BMS. At its peak, we had over 2,200 people on site, with over 6,500,000 site hours worked to an extremely fast-track program. The project was delivered safely, within budget and on schedule, employing state‐of‐the‐art project/construction and management techniques and tools,” said Jacobs Ireland Vice President and General Manager Micheál O’Connor, commenting on the award. “Most importantly, the facility will provide a powerful, life-saving cancer treatment to patients in Ireland and globally. This is a great achievement not only for

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Jacobs selected by Chicago Transit Authority for Red and Purple Modernization Program

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC), with joint venture partners Arcadis and Ardmore-Roderick, was awarded a six-year contract by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for professional owner's representative services for the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM) Phase One project. Phase One of RPM is the largest capital improvement project in CTA's history. The entire RPM program, expected to be completed over multiple phases, will provide much needed capacity in this growing residential corridor to accommodate current and future riders, and to deliver faster and smoother rides with less crowding and more frequent service. Jacobs will provide program and construction management services in support of the CTA for the RPM Phase One Design-Build. This support includes providing design and construction management, field support and project controls services, safety and security certification oversight, quality assurance, and construction closeout services. CTA estimates the project value at $2.1 billion and major project construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2019. "This project will significantly improve transit service and support economic development initiatives in communities served by Chicago's busiest 'L' line," said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities COO and President Bob Pragada. "With 75 million rides taken on the Red Line each year, Jacobs and our partners will help CTA modernize for the future to meet ridership demands." RPM Phase One will completely rebuild the Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr stations and replace all trackwork and elevated supported structures adjacent to the stations. The project will also

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Best of both worlds: Houston’s vision for major events and connected infrastructure

Houston, Texas is widely known for its space and science contributions. NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center sits just south of the city, its professional basketball team is The Rockets and it’s affectionally nicknamed Space City, which stems from Houston being one of the first words spoken from the moon. But did you know that the city ranks as one of the top 25 major U.S. cities for convention, conference and seminar travelers? Houston – home to one of the nation's 10th largest convention centers, the George R. Brown Convention Center – hosted more than 431 conventions, events and shows in 2016, drawing in nearly 630,000 attendees and an estimated economic impact of $253 million. Named for Houstonian George Rufus Brown, an internationally recognized entrepreneur, engineer and philanthropist who donated six of the 11 blocks necessary to build, the convention center first opened in the fall of 1987, grew from 1.15 million square feet to 1.8 million square feet in 2001, and added more connectivity with the surrounding neighborhoods with a 2014 expansion. As Houston looks ahead to its future competitiveness and memorable visitor experience, Houston First Corporation, which operates the center and several other convention and art facilities, has chosen to yet again revitalize the iconic Houston fixture – partnering with Jacobs as its architect and engineer to lead a multi-discipline design team for the planned convention center improvements. Our Global Vice President for the Built Environment Brad Simmons recently discussed the decade-long project, which could include additional work

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How the fastest growing U.S. metro area is managing high density traffic

Between 2010 and 2016, close to a million people ditched The Big Apple, recording the biggest loss of residents by any major U.S. metro area in that period – but where’d they all go? Well, Dallas seems likely. The city added the most residents during that timeframe, compelled by an economic increase of four percent annually on average and the addition of almost 100,000 jobs a year. The job growth is closely tied to relocations of large companies from other parts of the country, some of the most notable being Jamba Juice’s corporate headquarters, divisions of mobility greats including Toyota and Boeing and even Jacobs’ own relocation of our corporate headquarters from Pasadena, California, to Dallas in 2016. Reminiscent of Los Angeles’ expansion in the late 1970s and 80s, Dallas’ growth, despite being impressive, could signal future headaches for the city, including increases in traffic congestion, housing costs and pressures on other critical infrastructure such as water and power systems. But what if we showed you how Automated Transportation System (ATS) technologies – being studied in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with Jacobs’ guidance – could be the city’s best response to connecting Dallasites, keeping them on the move for years to come? $1B in estimated construction savings achieved through right-sizing parking throughout Dallas Midtown to encourage ATS and public transit use 1.3K or more rides per day projected for the ATS system's inner loop The automated transportation system leverages innovation and technology as Dallas Midtown takes shape to not only

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Jacobs innovator recognized with SAME mentoring award

Working to accelerate and lead the change in the built environment industry to shape a sustainable future, Dr. John Mogge is never satisfied with the status quo. Being innovative is at the heart of John’s role as Jacobs director of federal solutions and technology for the Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities business, and he encourages everyone to be imaginative on the job, imaging the possibilities of how asking “what if” can tap into the level of inventiveness and natural creative capability we all have. John says personally, he tries to develop creative value through the application of two core sustainability principles and a discipline of innovation. “The principles that guide my creative thought around the possibilities of ‘what if’ include the notions of exceptional resource efficiency that must be balanced on focused client needs and a recognition that the economics of sustainability matter,” he says. “The innovation discipline is a method of focusing on what I see as the most important client needs, my approach to address those needs and the benefits generated for the client, the environment, the economy and society. I've found that it is through this 'calculus' of the right principles and a disciplined-based filter that we can almost universally generate creative and differentiating value in our work." He continues, “For me, over the last 18 years, Jacobs has provided me opportunities as a project manager, program manager, business leader, business developer, innovator and technology leader while staying true to the same core values embedded in the

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How Singapore turned its water woes into a NEWater model

Water taps are running dry in India and South Africa. California is once again facing a drought; Australia is currently in the grips of a super drought – the hottest and driest on record; and in 2015, drought and inefficient infrastructure led to a severe water shortage crisis in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Rain falling across the Asia Pacific is causing severe flooding and some hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rican communities still do not have access to critical water and power supplies more than two years after Hurricane Maria. Similarly, residents of Flint, Michigan, are still reeling from the effects of a contaminated drinking water system. Each year, the natural and human-made threats to our global water supply get more complex; while populations surge and the demand for water across industries increases. More than 2.1 billion people lack access to safe water around the world and The World Economic Forum continues to list water crises as one of the top ten global risks both in terms of likelihood and impact each year. The crisis facing our water supply demands a new way of thinking to create integrated, smart and sustainable solutions that embrace the challenges facing our world today – because if current usage trends don’t change, our world will have only 60% of the water it needs in 2030. But what if we showed you how Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB) and Jacobs turned water vulnerability into an opportunity to pilot new technologies and innovative solutions – serving as an international model

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How Florida is accelerating the future of smart vehicles

First hitting TV screens in the 1960s, The Jetsons captured the attention of American children for decades with its animated look at the future complete with robots, holograms and flying cars – and until recently, these technologies seemed about as far-fetched as one of the program’s 30-minute episodes. While envisioning zooming through your commute in a self-driving vehicle might still feel like something straight out of Orbit City, one in three Americans believe that a driverless city – with cars and public transportation operating autonomously – will be reality within the next 10 years, according to a study from Intel. Self-driving vehicles have certainly been in overdrive during past few years – with Google spinoff Waymo starting its commercial self-driving car service in Phoenix suburbs in late 2018 and Anheuser-Busch and tech company Otto conducting the world’s first commercial shipment by an autonomous vehicle (a 2016 shipment of Budweiser beer across more than 132-miles that holds the Guinness World Record for “longest continuous journey by a driverless and autonomous lorry). Yet, there’s quite a long road ahead for the emerging technology before these vehicles become a regular part of society. But what if we showed you how Jacobs and a group of Florida organizations are accelerating the future of transportation with a continuously evolving, internationally recognized center for the development of automated driving systems? 200 acre infield for testing emerging technologies in various simulated scenarios to maximize performance, safety and more 2.25 mile oval track for high-speed testing of autonomous

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Jacobs study demonstrates effective removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from soil

Advancing the science for treating Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), Jacobs’ Principal Hydrogeologist and Emerging Contaminants Leader Bill DiGuiseppi discusses the company’s recent bench scale test results for thermal desorption of PFAS from aqueous film forming foam. Working ahead of regulatory requirements, our Emerging Contaminants team at Jacobs has partnered with clients, academic partners and remediation vendors for more than five years to develop and test methods for treating PFAS. Although there are hundreds of individual PFAS, the most commonly encountered in environmental media are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). PFAS have unique surfactant properties that make them repel both water and oil. They have been used extensively in surface coatings and protective formulations for paper and cardboard packaging products, carpets, leather products and textiles, as well as industrial surfactants, emulsifiers, wetting agents, additives and coatings. Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), another source of PFAS and the focus of our most recent treatment and mitigation investigation, was designed to quickly extinguish flammable liquids and was in common use at facilities at risk for petroleum fires. PFAS were released to soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater at fire training areas, fire stations, storage facilities, hangers and emergency response locations around the world. Why are PFAS a concern? PFAS have been found in almost all human blood samples collected worldwide. Some PFAS, such as PFOS, bioaccumulate and biomagnify in wildlife species such as fish and fish-eating birds. In animal studies, some PFAS disrupt normal endocrine activity, reduce immune