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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 supported overlook in Seattle reconnects the city and waterfront

Jacobs served as project manager and structural design lead for the new Overlook Walk project, part of the City of Seattle’s wider Waterfront Seattle Program that aims to reconnect the city with its waterfront. Read more about the project, recently opened to the public, and how we developed an innovative plan to manage a nearly 100 foot change in elevation to connect two of Seattle’s top tourist locations.

No.2 Global Environmental and Sustainability Consultancy
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Jacobs ranked no. 2 global environmental and sustainability consultancy

In its latest Market Assessment, Environment Analyst ranks Jacobs as the No. 2 Global Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy, recognizing the firm’s leadership in working with client organizations to understand, manage and minimize their impacts to protect and enhance the environment and communities and proactively respond to climate change and the nature crisis.

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Jacobs wins contract for bridge inspection services in San Diego

Jacobs is providing construction management services for bridge inspections on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s 85 bridges across the region. Read about the new contract and how it’s securing smooth and efficient transit options and connections to key regional employment, education, healthcare and recreational opportunities.

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Jacobs announces multi-year growth strategy at 2025 investor day

Jacobs will outline its multi-year growth strategy and set out its long-term financial framework at its 2025 Investor Day February 18, 2025. The company’s strategy, Challenge Accepted, accelerates Jacobs’ transformation to a more focused business positioned to drive profitable growth and deliver market-leading infrastructure, water, life sciences and advanced manufacturing solutions.

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Horsing around for a good cause: Volunteers transform Coachella valley horse rescue

During this year’s American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Business Members Annual Meeting in Indian Wells, California, 24 volunteers, including Dave Jackson, a senior transit program manager for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at Jacobs, gathered for a meaningful day of service at the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue. Aiming to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses that have been abandoned, abused, neglected, or slated for slaughter, the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue provides these horses with a new lease on life and a chance for placement with a loving family. The APTA volunteer team rolled up their sleeves and got to work on a variety of tasks to enhance the rescue facilities. Their efforts included repainting and sealing seating benches, giving the deck a fresh coat of paint and tackling the overgrown weeds and raking the grounds. The team also moved a small shed to a new base and leveled out a large horse pen using a tractor, shovels and rakes. “This opportunity to give back not only helped improve the living conditions for the horses but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among the volunteers,” reflects Dave Jackson. “We left the event with a sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction of knowing we made a positive impact on the community. This day of service exemplifies the spirit of giving back and the importance of supporting local organizations that make a difference.” The APTA community service activity at the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue is a shining example of how collective efforts can