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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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Environment Analyst ranks Jacobs top environmental & sustainability consultancy in the world overall, in the UK

In its annual Market Assessments of the Environmental Consulting Sector, Environment Analyst ranks Jacobs as the No. 1 Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy in the world, and in the U.K. (for the second year in a row), recognizing the firm’s leadership working with the public and private sector to integrate sustainable development and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and practices into their business and operations.

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Long Island Rail Road expansion opens in New York

A major expansion to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)’s Main Line is now open to the public. Extending from Floral Park to Hicksville, New York, the 9.8-mile third track expansion to the LIRR Main Line increases capacity by 50%, alleviates congestion during peak hours, improves overall rail services and enhances rider safety. Read more to find out about this iconic project.

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A Jacobs summer internship: Where your journey begins

Nothing signals the end of summer quite like interns leaving the office and returning to campus. The Americas summer intern program here at Jacobs is coming to an end, making this the perfect opportunity to reflect on all the fun we had.

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Jacobs secures more than $1 billion in federal funding for clients across the United States

Jacobs has helped secure more than one billion dollars in federal funding for clients across the United States for a range of infrastructure projects that make cities and communities more connected, equitable and sustainable. From new mixed-use infrastructure that connects underserved communities to the cities around them, to fleets of low-and-no emissions vehicle fleets like battery electric buses, these projects show what’s possible when money meets mindset.

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Jacobs declares quarterly dividend

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Jacobs (NYSE:J) has declared a quarterly cash dividend payable to shareholders in the amount of $0.23 per share of Jacobs common stock. This dividend will be paid on Oct. 28, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 30, 2022. About Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. For additional information contact: Investors: Jonathan Doros, 817-239-3457 jonathan.doros@jacobs.com Media: Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035 marietta.hannigan@jacobs.com