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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 awarded contract for Ma'aden's Umm Wu'al phosphate project in Saudi Arabia

PASADENA, Calif., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded a contract by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) to provide a bankable feasibility study/front end engineering design (FEED) for its Umm Wu'al Phosphate Project in the Sirhan-Turaif region, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Officials did not disclose the contract value. Ma'aden is proceeding with the development of its Umm Wu'al Phosphate Project, a major phosphate resource in the north of Saudi Arabia, to supply merchant grade phosphoric acid to the fertilizer, food and animal feed industries. The greenfield project is located 35 kilometers northeast of Turaif and approximately 100 kilometers to the west of the Ma'aden Phosphate Company beneficiation complex. The project envisages an open pit mine and beneficiation process, adding approximately 1.5 million metric tons to Ma'aden's planned annual phosphate capacity, which is expected to be marketed locally and internationally. In addition to the new phosphoric acid (MGA) production, the project will supply phosphate intermediate products, including purified phosphoric acid, sodium tri-poly-phosphate, mono-calcium phosphate and di-calcium phosphate, to augment Ma'aden's phosphate product mix. The overall project requires a power distribution plant and associated infrastructure. Jacobs Group Vice President Mike Coyle stated, "This is a significant project in Ma'aden's commitment to grow its production capacity within Saudi Arabia, and we are delighted to bring our extensive experience in the region and the global mineral resources industry to support it. We look forward to working with Ma'aden to support its growth objectives." The project

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Jacobs announces contract with the Port of Houston Authority for the rehabilitation of wharves 1 and 2 at the barbours cut terminal

PASADENA, Calif., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the Port of Houston Authority to perform professional engineering services for the rehabilitation of Wharves 1 and 2 at the Barbours Cut Terminal in Morgans Point, Texas. The primary purpose of the project is to allow the wharves to accommodate larger ship-to-shore cranes. Officials estimate the construction value to be in excess of $50 million, with a design contract value of $4.9 million. Construction of this project is expected to be complete by fall 2014. Jacobs' scope includes developing construction documents for the upgrade of approximately 2670 feet of the wharves. In addition to structural improvements to the wharves, other elements include new fenders, crane infrastructure and appurtenances, paving, two stevedore support buildings, lighting, and related work. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to continue our working relationship with The Port of Houston Authority. We look forward to assisting them in creating additional capacity at Barbours Cut. The recent announcement of the new all-water service from Shanghai to Barbours Cut – with Houston being the only US port of call - shows how important The Port of Houston is to both the city and the nation, and just how important it is to upgrade the terminal." Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this

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Jacobs on joint venture team delivering final design for Sound Transit

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Oct. 9, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it is a member of the joint venture team that was awarded a final design contract by Sound Transit of Seattle, Wash. for its East Link light rail extension. H-J-H Final Design Partners (H-J-H) is a joint venture of HNTB, Jacobs and Hatch Mott MacDonald. The Sound Transit contract awarded to H-J-H is valued at $88 million. Under the terms of the contract, H-J-H is delivering approximately seven miles of double-track light rail transit, eight stations, a cut-and-cover tunnel in downtown Bellevue, and long-span bridge crossings over interstates 405 and 90 for the South Bellevue to Overlake Transit Center portion of the East Link extension. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are delighted to be on the final design team selected by Sound Transit for this project. We look forward to leveraging our capabilities to deliver this key element of the Puget Sound region's long-term transportation network." The joint venture team's project manager, Mary Cay O'Malley of HNTB, stated, "This is a highly qualified team with a proven ability to deliver the very best design for Sound Transit and the communities it serves." The HNTB, Jacobs and Hatch Mott MacDonald team also includes 40 other design and professional services firms with more than 30 of those firms being small and disadvantaged business enterprises. HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and

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Jacobs awarded contract from Washington State DOT

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2012-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide on-call engineering and operations services in support of the agency's capital rail improvement program and other rail projects. The contract duration is three years and has a maximum value of $7 million, with an option to extend the duration and increase the value of the contract. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is selected to provide a variety of services in the areas of rail engineering, planning, operations support, equipment evaluation and procurement, program and project management, construction management and inspection, alternative project delivery, value engineering, cost estimating, cost/benefit analysis, risk analysis/management, and other professional services as required by the WSDOT’s Rail Office. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We are delighted to receive this award, and look forward to continuing our support of WSDOT in the long-term delivery of its capital rail projects.” Jacobs has been working with WSDOT since 1965, and regularly works with other state departments of transportation and major railroad and transit agencies worldwide, providing a wide range of capabilities for the delivery of transportation projects. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as

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Jacobs/CH2M Hill joint venture awarded additional contract from sound transit

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Oct. 30, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that its joint venture with CH2M HILL received a contract from Sound Transit of Seattle, Wash. for the Northgate Link Extension Project. The seven-year construction management contract has a value of $75.5 million. The Jacobs/CH2M HILL team is currently working together on Sound Transit's University Link (U-Link) Project, a light rail extension connecting downtown Seattle and the University of Washington to the north. The Northgate Link Project is extending the line 4.2 miles farther north from the University to the urban village of Northgate, and includes two 3.6-mile twin bored tunnels, two underground stations, and an arterial guideway with a light rail station. This expansion greatly increases transit capacity to the highest ridership corridor in the region. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are very pleased to be selected for this important extension project, and to have the opportunity to continue leveraging our resources to deliver high quality construction management services for Sound Transit." Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially

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Jacobs receives contract for San Francisco BART projects

PASADENA, Calif.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dec. 11, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to provide on-call construction management services supporting the agency's Capital Improvement Program and delivery of design-bid-build, design-build and procurement projects. The contract has a maximum value of $20 million. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is furnishing professional construction management services for five years, including resident, field and office engineering services; inspection services; constructability analysis, hazard analysis and safety certification; surveying; material testing; noise and vibration monitoring and data analysis; independent quality assurance oversight; cost and schedule management; coordination with other agencies; and claims management. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are pleased to help progress BART's Capital Improvement Program and objectives to expand and modernize the system that, in turn, helps enhance the quality of life for residents across the region." The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) serves the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and suburbs in San Mateo County. BART operates five lines on 104 miles of track with 44 stations in four counties. BART is considered the fifth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States with an average weekday ridership of more than 350,000 passengers. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not

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Jacobs receives subcontract for bridge design

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dec. 18, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it is the lead design sub-consultant to Walsh Construction Co., the company selected as the preferred bidder for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s ( KYTC) Downtown Crossing Interstate 65 bridge over the Ohio River in downtown Louisville, KY. Officials estimate the construction value to be $860 million. Under the terms of the sub-consulting agreement, Jacobs is responsible for the design of a signature cable-stayed bridge, a major interchange in Louisville and a smaller interchange and connection on the Indiana side of the Ohio River. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are delighted to be on Walsh Construction’s world-class team for this project. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help KYTC meet the cross-river transportation needs of the Louisville and Southern Indiana region." Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our

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Jacobs designs and builds award-winning facility for Novartis

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Feb. 12, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that a project it executed on behalf of Novartis received a 2013 Facility of the Year Award (FOYA) from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), INTERPHEX and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine, sponsors of the awards program. The U.S. Flu Cell Culture Facility at the Novartis Campus in Holly Springs, N.C. received the FOYA for Process Innovation. The facility uses an innovative cell culture technology to manufacture seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines. Judges cited the creative solution of containment convertibility that allows the facility to run at lower levels to reduce operating costs during routine seasonal influenza production, yet still maintain the capability of operating at higher containment levels when required. Jacobs provided design services, engineering, procurement and construction management for the facility. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Bob Pragada stated, “It was a privilege to work with Novartis on their award-winning facility. We appreciate their continued trust in us, and value our long-standing relationship.” 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. Another Jacobs project was named the overall winner of the 2012 award. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking

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Jacobs project selected by ENR as “best of the best” in 2012

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mar. 12, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that the Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) located in Gwinnett County, Ga. received the 2012 Best Civil Works/Infrastructure Award from Engineering News-Record (ENR). Jacobs worked on the project as part of an integrated team with Gwinnett County, providing engineering and construction management for the 22 million gallons per day water reclamation facility. The new plant replaced five other wastewater treatment plants and was the first in the county to use advanced membrane bio-reactor technology. The $245 million project was completed 12 months ahead of schedule for $5 million less than the projected investment. Additionally, the plant operations center achieved LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We are delighted to share the success of this project with Gwinnett County. The Yellow River WRF is a great example of how an integrated team can work seamlessly together to deliver an award-winning project.” Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. For

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Jacobs receives ACEC engineering excellence award for University of Oklahoma utility plant

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- May. 14, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was honored with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Award for the University of Oklahoma (OU) Utility Plant 4 project in Norman, Okla. Jacobs provided full-service architecture and engineering, including construction administration, on OU’s new utility plant. The $65 million project was designed to produce chilled water and a combined heat and power/cogeneration system for the campus to efficiently meet long-term energy and power needs, while reducing energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, “We are honored and pleased to be recognized by the ACEC for our work at OU. It is a privilege to have designed this award-winning facility in support of our client’s commitment to sustainability today and in the future.” The annual Engineering Excellence Awards program honors the most outstanding achievements of the engineering profession. Projects from throughout the world are rated on the basis of uniqueness and innovative applications; future value to the engineering profession; perception by the public; social, economic, and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of the client/owner's needs, including schedule and budget. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently

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Jacobs awarded seawall contract from Seattle DOT

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sep. 17, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for Construction Management Services on the Elliott Bay Seawall Project (EBSP) in Seattle, Wash. Officials estimate the construction value to be $300 million for Phase 1 of the project. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is managing the construction of approximately 3,700 feet of new seawall infrastructure in an urban waterfront area that supports public recreation, tourism and commerce. Jacobs’ scope of work includes oversight, inspection, monitoring, coordination and documentation of the project. The EBSP replaces the existing seawall with a structure that meets current safety and design standards by replacing deteriorated seawall structures that were constructed between 1916 and 1934. Phase 1 of the project, expected to begin in September 2013, replaces the most deteriorated sections of the central seawall. The City of Seattle is planning a second phase of work for the northern seawall as funding is available. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We look forward to leveraging our significant experience with large construction projects in urban environments to deliver the Elliott Bay Seawall Project, which is vitally important both in terms of public safety and as a foundation for the redevelopment of Seattle’s vibrant waterfront district.” Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are

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Jacobs awarded contract from the Delaware Department of Transportation

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract from the Delaware Department of Transportation to provide transportation homeland security, incident and event planning, and engineering support services. Officials did not disclose the contract value, however noted that the contract is in effect through 2018. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing transportation system related homeland security planning, engineering, implementation and training; incident and event management planning; homeland security reviews, inspections and analysis of existing transportation system infrastructure. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We are very pleased to receive this award from the Delaware Department of Transportation and look forward to supporting them in meeting their homeland security and event management goals.” Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical professional and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management’s current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our 2013 Form 10-K, and in particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk Factors, 3 -