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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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San José-Santa Clara wastewater design-build project
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California design-build wastewater facility sets record, earns sustainability recognition

Jacobs’ San José-Santa Clara regional wastewater design-build work involves two sustainable design-build projects: headworks and cogeneration. It is the largest advanced wastewater treatment facility in the western U.S.—serving 1.4 million people and 17,000 businesses. The headworks project was recognized at Bentley’s 2020 The Year in Infrastructure Awards. Click to read more about the award-winning effort.

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New release: Flood Modeller 5.0 now available

Transform the way you undertake your flood risk modelling with the next generation of Flood Modeller. The 5.0 software, the most significant update since 2015, adds new features and capabilities, including an integrated catchment modelling solution, all within a single, user-friendly environment. Click to read more.

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Is transport appraisal in the UK equitable?

Strong transport connections that fully meet a person’s needs can aid their access to essential goods and services, and their workplace, education and wider leisure activities. But are publicly funded transport schemes able to fulfil everyone’s needs equally? Jacobs’ Transportation Planners Sherin Francis and Katie Pearce share their insight in this jacobs.com piece.

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Susan Moisio named Global Director of Jacobs’ water market

Named one of the top 40 influencers in the water industry by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), Susan Moisio is the go-to person for wet weather and conveyance solutions. And now, we’re excited to announce she will lead our water solutions globally as the new Global Director of Jacobs’ Water Market. Read more about Susan's career and her new role in this article.

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Meridian water – Sustainable and resilient by design

Cities around the world are facing unprecedentedly levels of change. So how does a city go about assessing its current condition and building a path to a better, more resilient and sustainable future? Read more about London’s Meridian Water development project in this article.

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Jacobs takes majority stake in PA Consulting to form strategic partnership

Accelerating its growth strategy as a leading technology-enabled solutions provider, Jacobs has taken a 65% stake in PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consulting firm. The investment places an enterprise value of PA at £1.825 billion ($2.5 billion1) and transforms PA into a global player at scale. The remaining 35% stake is held by PA employees.