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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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One Million Lives by Jacobs It's time to check-in together
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Jacobs launches 'One Million Lives' free mental health check-in tool

DALLAS, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), in collaboration with global mental health professionals, has developed One Million Lives – a free mental health check-in tool to enhance users' understanding of their current state of mind and provide proactive strategies for personal mental health development. Since launching, the new tool has already been accessed by users to make more than 3,000 check-ins. By regularly completing a check-in, via the web-based app, users will ideally be better equipped to understand how they are currently coping, assess the early indicators of associated mental health challenges, start positive and active conversations and get support much earlier. One Million Lives was developed by Jacobs and clinically endorsed by mental health professionals, including organizational psychologist, Peta Slocombe. The check-in tool incorporates the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), a globally recognized psychological screening tool. For those who might be feeling well, the tool also assesses early signs and proactive strategies, such as sleep, exercise and/or social media behaviors. The associated mental health resources provided by HelpGuide, an independent, non-profit organization, offer empowering, evidence-based information that can be used to improve mental health and make healthy changes. Initially launched with Jacobs' employees and their families, the goal is to now share the check-in tool and resources as widely as possible – extending to clients, partners, supply chain and communities to help them come together to tackle mental health on a global scale. "Positive mental health is a crucial part of our Culture of Caring at Jacobs

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Jacobs awarded Pulau Indah power plant in Malaysia

DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was appointed by Pulau Indah Power Plant Sdn Bhd (PIPP) to deliver owner's engineer services for the development of a 1,200 megawatt (MW) Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) situated on Pulau Indah in Klang, Malaysia. The award follows a recent announcement confirming Jacobs as the owner's engineer for a 100 megawatt alternative current solar plant in Pekan, Malaysia. The two projects put Jacobs and its clients at the forefront of new generation capacity in South-East Asia as the region moves towards a low-carbon future. "This project is another opportunity for Jacobs to support Malaysia's major power development projects and their continued focus on low-carbon and renewable energy," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Executive Vice President Patrick Hill. "Gas generation is more efficient and produces less emissions than other fossil fuels and is an interim step in our energy transition towards a zero-carbon future. Gas can replace aging baseload generation with a lower carbon supply until emerging technologies capable of delivering clean, reliable baseload power, such as hydrogen, become feasible." The project will deliver a 1,200 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant to improve baseload supply for the region. When complete, it will provide high efficiency, low carbon power to the central region of peninsular Malaysia, including in Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang districts where there is high demand for electricity. The new plant is expected to help attract new industrial development investments, stimulate economic activity and create new employment opportunities in

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Jacobs to acquire majority stake in PA Consulting

Joint client-focused growth teams drive revenue synergies in key sectors Builds significant business through innovation, technical, digital and consulting solutions Expect fiscal year 2022 adjusted EPS accretion of >$0.52 DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) and PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consulting firm, announced today that they will form a strategic partnership in which Jacobs will acquire a 65% stake in PA. The investment places an enterprise value of PA at £1.825 billion ($2.4 billion). The remaining 35% stake will be held by PA employees, following the exit of existing majority stakeholder, The Carlyle Group. "We are on the cusp of the next digital revolution as advances across 5G-driven compute power, robotics, autonomous technology, machine learning automation and geospatial technology converge to provide solutions to many of the world's most complex challenges, including disruption to traditional business models," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "Our partnership with PA forms a unique offering in the market that combines strategic front-end consulting and deep domain knowledge across key sectors with next generation science and technology expertise. Over the last several years we have transformed Jacobs to a leading technology enabled solutions provider built on a foundation of strong core values with an inclusive and diverse culture. This strategic partnership is an intentional move in accelerating our strategy to lead the market as a company like no other." PA has delivered strong growth over the last five years, resulting in EBITDA more than doubling over the period and

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Jacobs teams with Biomimicry 3.8 to deliver sustainable designs with nature in mind

DALLAS, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has signed a strategic alliance teaming agreement with Biomimicry 3.8 (B3.8), a global consulting and innovation firm specializing in nature-based solutions and nature-inspired designs. Biomimicry is an innovation methodology informed by 3.8 billion years of natural evolution and provides a unique platform for the development of sustainable and regenerative designs. In response to increasing worldwide needs and client demands for greater positive development impacts, Jacobs has created a unique collaboration with B3.8 to offer Positive Performance, an assessment and innovation methodology created by B3.8 to help corporate clients develop and integrate regenerative best practices, thereby improving the health and wellbeing of ecosystems and the communities who depend on them. This methodology helps engineers, architects, landscape architects and planners to understand, emulate and facilitate ecosystem services – the multi-faceted benefits that natural ecosystems provide to humanity (such as air quality, carbon sequestration, water cycle management, aesthetics, and renewable energy), in order to deliver health and wellness benefits through their designs. "The natural world offers us an endless source of inspiring and novel ways to reimagine how we solve pressing challenges to help our clients achieve next-level sustainability performance," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Global Market Leader for the Built Environment Monte Wilson. "We have to learn to think differently to solve the complex problems we increasingly face globally, and this agreement with B3.8 reflects Jacobs' commitment to sustainability and innovation in our cities and communities around the world." Jacobs and B3.8 are

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The Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index 2020 and the Chartered Quality Institute recognize Jacobs for top performance

DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) recently earned a place on the prestigious The Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index 2020 (DJSI), which represents the top 20% of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI). The company has also been recognized by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) International Quality Awards as its 2020 Quality Organisation of the Year for large companies. "We are honored to be recognized by these respected institutions and believe it is the result of our focus on culture and raising the bar to deliver the extraordinary through our employees' commitment to create a more connected, sustainable world," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "More broadly, these accolades are a testament to the outstanding quality of professionals at Jacobs who work tirelessly to deliver high-value projects to our clients and ensure we have effective processes in place to operate efficiently." The DJSI index, which recognizes public companies for outstanding performance across economic, environmental and social criteria, is used as a reference by shareholders who consider sustainability when making investment decisions. Only the most sustainable companies in each industry are considered each year for index membership. Global Head of ESG Research and Data at S&P Global, Manjit Jus, said: "We congratulate Jacobs for being included in the DJSI North America Index 2020. A DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry. With a record number of companies participating in the 2020 Corporate Sustainability

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How heroic Jacobs operators rebuilt their little free library

You may have seen them in your neighborhood – those cabinets where people can take books they’ve read, or never got around to reading, and trade them for other books. The Little Free Library movement is 100,000 strong worldwide, and seeks to build community, spark creativity and inspire readers. Well, one of our Little Free Libraries recently became its own story about rising from the ashes. A few years ago, led by Assistant Project Manager Andy Warmus, our community-minded Jacobs operators at the Village of Carol Stream, Illinois joined the movement and built a Little Free Library on the property of the Village’s Water Reclamation Center (WRC.) We’ve been running Carol Stream’s WRC for more than two decades, and we’re always looking for ways to connect with the residents we serve. Neighbors enjoyed sharing books and the library was a hit. That is, until one day in early October when our sweet little library somehow burned to the ground. We don’t know quite how that happened, but the important thing, as in all stories, is what happened next. Original Little Free Library built by our team in Carol Stream, Illinois The new and improved Little Free Library, complete with our "J-mark" Not to be discouraged by the charred books and smoldering remnants, our Jacobs team set about rebuilding the library better and stronger. Operations and maintenance pros Chad Askeland from Carol Stream and Rich Lang, who works at our nearby West Chicago location, fired up the cutting torch and arc

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Jacobs secures new panel appointment with Melbourne Water

DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been appointed to Melbourne Water's Engineering Services Panel. One of just two consultants appointed to the panel, Jacobs will deliver engineering consulting services, including strategic planning, feasibility and design services, to Melbourne Water to help deliver better outcomes for projects and customers. The appointment is for an initial three-year period with possible extension for up to seven years. "Our select appointment to this partnership is testament to both the global capability we bring to the table and the strength of our shared organizational values," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Executive Vice President Patrick Hill. "We look forward to working closely with Melbourne Water over the coming years as a partner for change, applying our passion and experience to help improve water resilience and further enhance the world-leading livability of the city for all Melburnians." As challenges from population growth, urbanization and climate change continue to grow, Melbourne Water is engaging with partners who can help them look beyond the status quo for clever solutions that build capacity, enhance sustainability and generate enduring social value for local communities. "Melbourne Water is very pleased to have Jacobs as a partner to provide engineering services and looks forward to working with them in delivering innovative solutions that drive increased value for our customers and community," said Eamonn Kelly, General Manager, Major Program Delivery. Melbourne Water manages water supply, sewerage, waterways and drainage assets across the greater Melbourne area. This includes a protected catchment

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Putting a focus on inclusive mobility for all

At Jacobs, we know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We don’t just live our values internally, we live inclusion in the communities where we live, work, educate and play. We’re doing just that by leveraging autonomous vehicles to unlock mobility for all alongside the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). Jacobs recently completed a study with the MCB to understand the projected impact that autonomous vehicles (AV) could have on vocational rehabilitation (VR) outcomes. The MCB is the point of entry for VR and social rehabilitation (SR) services for residents of the Commonwealth who are declared legally blind. Their services help individuals work toward independence and full community participation. “We’re working with the Commission to understand how new transportation technologies, such as AVs, might impact job opportunities for the visually impaired,” explains Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Systems Engineer Catherine Burns. “Our study included the types of technologies and tools that the blind use to help them get through their day, the challenges a blind person has with transportation systems, as well as evaluating demographic data on the blind in Massachusetts.” The final report lays out recommendations for next-generation vehicles to better provide mobility for all, including investigating how AVs could possibly affect the employment outcomes of blind people. Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) in some communities and Transportation Networking Companies (TNCs) such as Lyft and Uber have changed the transportation landscape. Still, limited coverage areas, driver turnover rates

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Community Servings: Healing people with food, hope

As the old saying goes, good food brings people together and nourishes the soul. What if that axiom isn’t true for everyone? It’s sobering to think that people may not experience enjoying the company of their loved ones eating delicious food and creating memories. Unfortunately, this was the sad reality in the early 1990s for many terminally ill individuals living with HIV/AIDS residing in Boston, Massachusetts. This public health crisis was the defining moment for Community Servings, a non-profit organization founded by a diverse coalition of AIDS activists, faith groups, and community organizations who decided to provide home-delivered meals to locals living with a critical illness. At first, Community Servings delivered hot dinners to 30 individuals struggling with HIV/AIDS in Dorchester and Roxbury. Since then, the organization has evolved from a small neighborhood program to a regional program providing nutritionally tailored meals and nutrition education services to thousands of people per year across Massachusetts — all of whom are unable to shop or cook for themselves or their families due to a chronic and life-threatening illness. To accommodate their growing clientele, Community Servings recently partnered with the Jacobs Boston team to complete and open a new 31,000-square-foot Food Campus in Jamaica Plain. Just weeks after the project was finished, the COVID-19 pandemic thrust the world into upheaval. Transportation was halted, the economy severely impacted, physical distancing regulations are still being monitored and many stay-in-place orders are still in effect. Showing their true resiliency, the Community Servings team launched a rapid

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Jacobs-supported water restoration plant upgrade selected for DBIA honor

While 2020 already makes for a remarkable chapter in history, for the City of Grants Pass, Oregon, the National Merit Award for their Water Restoration Plant (WRP) is certainly another 2020 moment to remember. Having nabbed the award in the Water/Wastewater category of the Design-Build Institute of America’s ( DBIA) annual Design-Build Project/Team Awards competition – which award honors the nation’s best design-build projects and leaders – the Grants Pass WRP is now qualified to compete for a National Award of Excellence and Project of the Year Award at DBIA’s Design-Build Conference and Expo Awards Ceremony, Oct. 29. UPDATE : It was announced at the Oct. 29 DBIA Award Ceremony that this project also won the Excellence Award in the Water/Wastewater category, which means it was the best of the best, in a year with a record number of submissions. Congratulations to the entire project team! Selected as the City’s Progressive Design-Builder, Jacobs worked collaboratively to implement major improvements to the WRP, which had not seen substantial improvements in decades. Equipment failures and system outages were all too common, increasing the potential for direct discharges to the Rogue River during peak flow conditions. The upgrade project included adding a new aeration basin, blowers and blower building, a primary clarifier, vacuum truck solids receiving station, retrofit of the existing gravity thickener and replacement of plant electrical, in addition to a new SCADA system which enhances operation and provides staff with comprehensive operational data as well as opportunities to optimize system performance

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Harnessing the power of the sun and water to secure a cleaner energy future

Carbon emissions reduction and climate resilience are firmly on Singapore’s change agenda. Currently relying on imported natural gas to fulfil 95% of its electricity needs, the city-state is taking the ambitious step of diversifying its energy mix and shifting toward renewable alternatives for a cleaner, more affordable and more resilient energy future. Averaging around 5.5 hours of sunshine every day, solar is shaping up to be the preferred technology to deliver its vision for a better energy future. Singapore plans to scale-up its solar capacity to 2 gigawatt-peak by 2030 and has already announced plans to install solar panels on available surfaces across land and rooftops. But how does a country with a severe shortage of available land and a high-density, urbanized population find enough space to generate all that capacity? National Water Agency PUB is looking to its reservoirs for answers. Powering energy-intensive waterworks with ‘green’ power Turning challenges into opportunities for innovative developments has long been part of PUB’s DNA. In Singapore, raw water undergoes a stringent, robust and complex treatment process to emerge from our taps as clean and wholesome, safe for consumption without the need for filtering or boiling. This makes water treatment an energy-intensive process. One of PUB’s ambitious goals is to tap on solar power to reduce its carbon footprint and improve environmental sustainability of its operations. But not just any solar, floating solar photovoltaic systems. With a shortage of available land and an abundance of water surfaces, floating solar PV is a viable

Jacobs' Michelle Watson quote graphic: In a world where undertanding complexity is paramount, Jacobs' geospatial capabilities are an enabling superpower
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Geospatial: Enabling next-generation thinking and approaches to problem solving

This article is repurposed from a keynote speech Jacobs Global Geospatial Solutions Director Michelle Watson will be giving Oct. 28 at the Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference , a global event that brings together professionals specializing in the management of infrastructure from several interconnected industries—water; electric; gas and pipeline; telecom; transportation; and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). Increasingly it is being realized that today's problems can no longer be solved by yesterday's thinking. The idea that any particular challenge is one dimensional, that is to say a traffic congestion problem is the sole domain of transport planners or the lack of water a water engineering problem, is a failure to understand the real dynamics of a problem. Technology is helping us to step back and begin to reframe today’s challenges, allowing us to see the complex networks and ecosystems that surround them, to alter one parameter to understand its effects on another and so on and so forth. One long standing discipline on the rise within our team, geospatial solutions, is now playing an important and central role in helping us to understand our world’s networks and ecosystems. Advancements in cloud computing and platform integration have transformed the art of the possible. Location-based intelligence has moved well beyond the world of individual desktop applications, dark rooms with stereoscopes and 1990's theodolites. When we look beyond traditional ways of working, roles and responsibilities, and open ourselves up to the idea that there might be another way – a more collaborative