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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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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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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

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 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

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How this transit agency hopped into the digital age with electronic payment

From airports and movie theaters to police departments and sporting events and concerts, paper is out and technology is in when it comes to ticketing. While the internet made getting tickets to your next show or trip easier than through the mail or at will-call, mobile-based ticketing/fare payment systems make getting what you need and where you need to be even easier. For those with a lead foot, the shift has even made the unfortunate speeding ticket experience snappier. Many a traveler have experienced the moment of panic felt when a ticket is misplaced, even for a second, but thanks to mobile and electronic fare payment, gone are the days when losing or accidently tossing out your ticket could keep you from your travel (looking at you, Home Alone ’s Kevin McCallister). Set to account for more than one in two ticket transactions on digital platforms by the end of this year according to a report from Juniper Research, digital ticketing (mobile and electronic-based) translates especially well to the transportation market because of the high frequency and volume of trips across mobility platforms. Attractive public transit systems are essential to mobility and city livability. Recent studies in the U.K. showed that people’s wellbeing goes up by about 10% if they have access to good public transport. Because trends indicate that a growing number of people are electing to use their phones to purchase metro and bus tickets in nearly every large U.S. city, major cities and hubs need to hop

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Jacobs to acquire Wood's Nuclear business

Strengthens Global Platform to Unlock Further Organic International Expansion Provides Higher-Margin Solutions in line with Strategic Focus Expect Adjusted EPS Accretion of $0.10 to $0.12, in First 12 Months DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: JEC) announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire John Wood Group's Nuclear business for an enterprise value of £250 million (approx. $300 million) on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The transaction represents an enterprise value-to-expected pro forma calendar year (CY) 2019 adjusted EBITDA multiple of 7.9x, assuming £10 million ($12 million) of full run-rate cost synergies from the combined organizations. Jacobs expects to close the acquisition by its fiscal 2020 second quarter. "This acquisition further strengthens Jacobs' position in highly profitable and complementary sectors within nuclear and defense, enhancing our recognized program management skills with deep, technical expertise," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "We are excited to welcome these talented employees to the Jacobs' team. Given the compelling and synergistic fit of our two organizations, we believe this transaction will translate into significant value for Jacobs' shareholders, diverse opportunities for our employees and new, differentiated nuclear and defense solutions for our clients." Strong Strategic Fit with Jacobs Aerospace, Technology & Nuclear (ATN) Line of Business Accelerates ATN profitable growth: Wood Nuclear provides solutions that span the entire life cycle of the nuclear industry and provides program management technical and consulting services in areas such as decommissioning, nuclear new build and operational support in the civil nuclear and defense segments

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How parametric and 3D design helped a drought-plagued megacity explore its water future

Whether you’re a year-round iced coffee devotee, can’t roll without cream and sugar or count down the days until Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes annual arrival – there’s no doubt coffee is loved worldwide. After all, we went through about 161 million 60-kilogram bags of it worldwide in 2018. According to a Reuters survey, Americans are drinking more coffee than ever. A survey from the Centre for Economics and Business Research found Brits drinking 25 million more cups per day than they were a decade ago. In Australia, one researcher highlighted how more Aussies are bonding over daily flat whites than craft beer. Commercial coffee is produced by a small number of plants grown in just a few places around the world, and in 2014 and 2015, when the worst drought in a century plagued Brazil – one of the top global coffee producers – costs skyrocketed and rumors about running out of joe began to swirl. As our global climate faces future uncertainty, the world’s coffee producers (and lovers!) could face even greater challenges – and in Brazil, coffee production is just one of its drought-influenced issues. São Paulo, one of Brazil’s largest cities, almost completely ran out of water during the 2014/15 drought. But what if we showed you how Jacobs-designed digital twins solutions and software converged to help São Paulo explore options – in 3D – for a more resilient, drought-proof and secure future supply of another world-beloved beverage, water? 120+ process models within the Replica Parametric Design

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Jacobs appointed as specialist to rollout smart meters in Singapore

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been appointed as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Specialist for PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency's Smart Water Meter Programme roll-out in Singapore. The program is a major step in PUB's transition to a smart utility. "We have been partnering with PUB for more than 20 years and together we've delivered some significant water infrastructure firsts," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific and Middle East Senior Vice President and General Manager Patrick Hill. "Our appointment as smart meter specialists for this project reflects the ongoing strength of our partnership with PUB and our track record delivering similar projects across the globe." For the first phase of the Smart Water Meter Programme – which includes the installation of 300,000 automated water meters in new and existing residential, commercial and industrial premises by 2023 – Jacobs will work with PUB to evaluate and advise on meter devices and technology, establish communications protocols and provide insights for enhancing operational efficiency and water savings. Jacobs was selected following an open tender exercise in April 2019 from eight bidders, based on its extensive experience in the planning and implementation of large-scale AMI water meter projects and a strong global team with knowledge of AMI best practices. The local project team will leverage local experience and deep international domain expertise through Jacobs' global water business to deliver services that meet the unique requirements of PUB. PUB will use the water consumption data collected to better understand water

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Drivers of I-15 in Las Vegas have hit the jackpot

Project Neon, the most expensive transportation project in Nevada’s history, is complete. Ribbons were cut on August 8, 2019, to celebrate the official completion of a 3.7-mile stretch of Interstate 15 from Sahara Avenue to the U.S. Highway 95 “Spaghetti Bowl” interchange - the state’s busiest freeway interchange. With the expectation for traffic in this area to double between now and 2035, Project Neon culminates a 20-year project to improve freeway transportation in downtown Las Vegas. Specific benefits include improved safety, air quality, new surface street connections, improved access into downtown and reduced congestion, delays and weaving. Jacobs started working on the project in 2008, providing consultant services from the environmental phase through completion of construction. “The NEPA effort included delivery of a draft EIS just eight weeks after the task was assigned to us,” recalls Jacobs’ project manager John Taylor. Through close coordination with NDOT, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and cooperating agencies including the City of Las Vegas, the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was delivered on schedule. In May 2010, the Final EIS for the nearly $1.5 billion program was signed. During preliminary design, Jacobs led the development of 60% design plans for improvements to the freeway and surface streets in the heart of Las Vegas. When NDOT elected to use design-build delivery, Jacobs assisted NDOT in packaging multiple phases of the project into a single design-build procurement. The firm then served as NDOT’s Owner’s Engineer and assisted with developing and issuing the design-build procurement documents and

Ceramic Membrane – Ozone – Biological Activated Carbon plant at the Choa Chu Kang Waterworks for PUB
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Jacobs completes new state-of-the-art filtration plant for PUB in Singapore

DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) announced it has successfully completed the testing and commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art Ceramic Membrane – Ozone – Biological Activated Carbon plant at the Choa Chu Kang Waterworks (CCKWW) for PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency. Working closely with PUB, Jacobs carried out the preliminary design, detailed design, preparation and award of tenders, construction supervision, contract management, testing and commissioning of the plant. The project upgrades the existing 360 million litres per day (80 million U.K. gallons per day) waterworks through the addition of new ceramic membrane filters, an ozone system and biological activated carbon contactors. These improvements enhance both the lifespan and robustness of the treatment process allowing the plant to process a wider range of water quality fluctuations. "New and innovative approaches to water management are key to conserving our finite water resources for the long term," said Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific and Middle East Senior Vice President and General Manager Patrick Hill. "We're pleased to have partnered with PUB on this project, helping to address Singapore's water treatment challenges through the application of innovative technology." CCKWW is one of the largest full-scale waterworks to use ceramic membranes globally and is the first in Singapore to achieve the benefits of integrating these membranes with ozonation and biologically activated carbon contactors. The plant upgrades will serve PUB well into the future, helping to overcome emerging raw water challenges due to increasing urbanization. Jacobs has been delivering water and wastewater projects with

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Supporting Aspen’s future: Brush Creek Park and Go

Each year, millions of people visit the mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, to ski the city’s famous mountain, stay at their luxury resorts and embrace the beautiful natural landscape. This booming tourism industry has come at a cost, though, burdening the city’s limited highway and parking capacity. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Brush Creek Park and Ride project aims to address this escalating issue head-on by improving and expanding the existing bus-transfer facility and parking lot. The Brush Creek Park-and-Ride, located at the intersection of Colorado Highway 82 and Brush Creek Road (approximately six miles north of Aspen), will provide free parking year-round and frequent bus service directly to Snowmass Village and the slopes – encouraging more locals and visitors to take public transit in lieu of driving vehicles. “We are very excited to contribute to Pitkin County’s goal of providing world class service to both its guests and residents,” said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities Design Director Dave Tidey. “That objective allowed us to pursue an innovative and highly sustainable design concept. Further, by weaving the existing Aspen Mass bike trail through this facility, we were able to emphasize an alternate means of travel.” The new and improved Brush Creek Park and Ride addresses the key perceived issues that have deterred people from using the existing facility, including parking lot overflow, inadequate lighting at night and presence of portable restrooms. It will offer 200 additional parking spaces, LED energy efficient safety lighting and 32 landscaped islands for beautification

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Jacobs continues to gain notoriety as a key player in the healthcare market

Houston Methodist Hospital , U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 Texas hospital, is extending its legacy into the future, and its new 22-story, Jacobs-managed Paula and Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter III Tower is adding industry attention and awards to the hospital’s impressive reputation. Engineering News-Record’s Texas-Louisiana Construction News section recently named the $700 million patient tower as its 2019 Best Regional Project in the Healthcare category, Houston Business Journal also gave the projects its Landmark Award for Best Medical Facility. Named in recognition of the Walter family’s $101 million gift to the hospital, the new landmark tower houses 366 new beds and state-of-the-art technology to better serve the community and the institution’s growing patient population. Jacobs has served as program/project managers on many of the Houston Methodist Hospital’s capital projects throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area since 2005, including the Walter Tower. ENR Texas-Louisiana Construction News provides Texas-Louisiana-specific updates on the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Of the 132 entries submitted for best regional projects in 2019, judges from all corners of the AEC community selected 17 Best Projects and 17 Awards of Merit across 18 categories for the 2019 Best Regional Project list. Three finalists will be chosen for ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2019 Project of the Year – the winner will be announced at the Best Projects event in October. Among the top 20 hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, Houston Methodist Hospital’s Walter Tower continues its long history of leading