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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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Weathering the storm: A key partner for community resilience

In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica, St. Croix and Puerto Rico. The Category 5 hurricane was the worst natural disaster in history to affect those islands, causing wide-spread flooding, wind damage, major infrastructure loss and power outages. More specifically, the hurricane impacted the operations of drinking water systems throughout the islands, and then more than ever, safe drinking water was vital to public health. In Puerto Rico, a client-partner of Jacobs’ Operations Management and Facilities Services (OMFS) practice, the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), which is responsible for water quality, water management and water supply in Puerto Rico, was heavily impacted by the storm. Jacobs played a vital role in returning and maintaining essential services to the community, providing the drinking water system with support and resources needed to prepare for and address unexpected failures during the storm. Preparing for swift response and recovery In months following Hurricane Maria, thousands of Puerto Ricans were living under tarp roofs or still dealing with lack of power, but safe drinking water provided some relief. Due to advanced preparations, Jacobs made critical repairs and returned the client’s drinking-water facilities to service soon after the storms passed. After the storm, the project lost power and the team operated the plant on generators for several weeks. Even as a main generator broke, the team secured a new emergency generator within 48 hours. Staff spent days clearing debris in order to gain access to the raw water pump station and other remote facilities

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Referral brings connectivity, collaboration, first toll road investment by Ullico Infrastructure Fund

Through a referral from the Royal Bank of Canada, our capital and transactions advisory, technical and traffic engineering team advised our client Ullico Infrastructure Fund ( Ullico) to complete its first toll road investment. This is an acquisition of a minority interest in a 42-year operating concession. The transaction reached financial close at the height of the COVID-19 crisis on March 31, 2020 with a major investment in Metropistas, an operating toll road concessionaire in Puerto Rico. In December 2019, as most people were preparing for the holiday season, Jacobs was starting a new advisory relationship with Ullico and COVID-19 was creeping into our lives around the world. As Ullico was evaluating its intended investment in an operating concession in Puerto Rico, it needed an independent, credible analysis of the technical and operational merits of the toll roads in question. Our team worked across several continents and featured multiple disciplines – capital and transaction advisory, traffic engineering, toll financing and technical assessments including roadway and structural evaluations. “With Ullico, the notable feat is that this transaction achieved financial close during the peak month for COVID-19 in March after a period when hardly any traffic showed up on the toll roads.” Jacobs’ Strategic Consulting group’s Yuval Cohen shared. “The client focused on the long-term performance potential of the roads that play a critical role in the island economy. Our work informed them on the long-term dynamics of roads that have experienced rapid declines right now but likely to emerge stronger after

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Jacobs awarded fourth consecutive Federal Aviation Administration contract

DALLAS, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded an architect and engineering design services contract to help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) replace, modernize and sustain more than 13,000 facilities that support the National Air Space (NAS). The NAS infrastructure, operated by the FAA's Air Traffic Control Facilities and Engineering Services group, includes Air Route Traffic Control Centers, Airport Traffic Control Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities, unstaffed structures such as radar towers and other FAA owned, operated or sponsored facilities. The FAA estimates the nationwide, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract at $166 million in fee for the nine-year contract duration, which includes a five-year base period and two, two-year option periods at the FAA's discretion. "We've stood firmly with the FAA delivering on their mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world for 26 years under our continuous succession of FAA architect and engineering services contracts," said Jacobs Federal & Environmental Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager Tim Byers. "Jacobs and the FAA share the same commitment to safety, a contributing factor to our successful, enduring relationship." Jacobs has delivered nearly three million technical service hours to the FAA while preserving continuity of operations and avoiding a project-related shut-down. For the past two years, we've designed new, greenfield mission-critical facilities and upgraded existing operations to support the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) modernization program. One of the most ambitious infrastructure programs in U.S. history, the FAA and its partners

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Jacobs named 2020 Digital Water Consulting Services Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan

Jacobs has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Company of the Year in the digital water consulting services market for its leadership in intelligent water solutions. From smart meters and intelligent asset management to data analytics and digital twins, Jacobs provides services to transform big data into actionable information, supporting utilities with increasing regulatory pressures, aging workforces, failing infrastructure and climate change-induced challenges to optimize performance, protect utilities’ assets, improve efficiency and ensure a sustainable water supply. “For more than seven decades, Jacobs has been a leader in sustainable water development and innovative technology services. We’re honored to accept the Digital Water Company of the Year award for our commitment to providing a powerful spectrum of solutions for the water industry, from water supplies to treatment, conveyance, wastewater treatment, reuse and return to the natural environment,” says Jacobs Global Digital Market Director Dr. Raja Kadiyala. “The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the creation and adoption of digital solutions; as the water industry navigates the new normal, digital solutions are becoming more important than ever.” The Company of the Year Award is presented to the company that demonstrates excellence in growth, innovation and leadership as it relates to customer impact. Water utilities have been impacted by the disruptions related to the recent global COVID-19 pandemic. With employees sheltering at home, operations staff adjusting to new working environments and local communities in need of clean water for consumption, hand washing, hygiene and proper sanitation, the Frost & Sullivan award is a timely testament

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Drinking Water Week: Cedar Water Treatment Facility team

As we celebrate Drinking Water Week, May 3 – 9, 2020, we’re highlighting how Jacobs is making this year’s theme, “It is there when you need it,” a reality through our projects and team of dreamers, makers and doers. In this article, explore the 20-year partnership between Jacobs and Seattle Public Utilities at the Cedar Water Treatment Facility. A cleaner way to clean water When more than a million Seattleites turn a faucet knob for their clear, high-quality treated water, they might be unaware of the planning, vision and labor that brought that precious resource to their glass, water bottle or recipe. A public-private partnership spanning 20 years between Jacobs and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) created the Cedar Water Treatment Facility, which went on line in 2004 and produces 70 % of the water supply for Washington’s largest metropolitan area. SPU and Jacobs collaborated to design, build and operate upgrades to the 180-million-gallon-per-day water plant. Our agreement and delivery strategy were pioneering in their time, and our mutual focus on sustainability added another element of vision to the project. Cedar is a showcase for forward-thinking environmental enhancements. Designers re-used some buildings and equipment from the original water facilities on the site. The former treatment plant is now the chlorination facility, and pipelines onsite are now ozone-contact chambers. Cedar’s operations building is certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold level facility. It includes design elements that save energy, mitigate resource use and minimize environmental impact. Jacobs Cedar Project

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There when you need us: Jacobs contract operators help communities keep clean water flowing

As we celebrate Drinking Water Week, May 3 – 9, 2020, Jacobs’ Vice President of Operations Management and Facilities Services Steve Meininger reflects on the critical role played by water operators. Welcome to Drinking Water Week! This year’s DWW theme – There when you need it – is especially fitting . Clean water is always important, and now, as we continue addressing a global pandemic, the role of a safe, reliable water supply to support public health and sanitation cannot be overstated. Local governments and regulated utilities must deliver water to residents and businesses, and many water suppliers face challenges in addition to, or resulting from, managing COVID-19 response. Revenue reductions, strained budgets, aging equipment, growing demand, workforce shortages and tightening regulations can hinder consistent water service. In response to these issues, communities across the U.S., serving more than 37 million people, have opted to contract out their water utility operations. As an industry-leading contract operator, Jacobs brings our client-partners outsourced operations and advisory services that help them make the most of their water treatment facilities, distribution systems and related infrastructure. Our services afford communities a number of benefits to help move them forward. Benefits include: Risk transfer. Local governments must deliver a multitude of services in all conditions. They often employ large staffs at considerable financial exposure for payroll, benefits, training and supplies. Outsourcing water utility operations transfers most or all risk to the operator. The client retains ownership and overall decision-making authority for its assets, but can focus

Hiring Our Heros
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Hiring our heroes: Connecting military families to their next step

Did you know that recently, Jacobs participated in the Hiring Our Heroes fellowship program for transitioning military and military spouses? The Hiring Our Heroes program is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and allows veterans, current transitioning military members and military spouses to connect with companies for meaningful employment opportunities. The program ranges from six-to-twelve -weeks and prepares candidates for a smooth transition to civilian employment. The Jacobs Missile Defense Group (JMDG) invited two Hiring Our Heroes candidates, both transitioning military, to work on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The two fellows began work in the project management and financial analysis areas on January 20, 2020. On April 3, they both graduated the program with offers for permanent full-time employment with JMDG to continue the critical work they were doing on the IRES contract. JMDG continues to support this program and anticipates greater participation for upcoming cohorts. Jacobs Missile Defense Group provides 24x7 support to the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) – a key component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. As the prime contractor for the Missile Defense Agency's IRES contract, the Jacobs team provides enterprise solutions to support concurrent tests, training and operations for the MDIOC mission platform.

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Jacobs will be net zero carbon in 2020 and carbon negative by 2030

DALLAS, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 50 th anniversary of Earth Day, Jacobs (NYSE:J) released a Climate Action Plan that outlines the commitments the company is making to help abate the climate crisis. Jacobs' Climate Action Plan commits to help solve the climate crisis by achieving and maintaining 100% renewable energy, net zero carbon for the company's operations and business travel in 2020 and carbon negative for its operations and business travel by 2030. "Today, we reveal a plan that sets us apart – capturing the shared passion, pride and drive of our people as we work to preserve our planet for future generations," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "From the way we operate our business, to the work we perform with clients and other organizations, Jacobs' Climate Action Plan details how we will continue to make a positive environmental, societal and economic difference for businesses, governments and communities around the world." The Climate Action Plan commitments and supporting delivery plans build on the foundations of Jacobs' PlanBeyond TM strategy, which was launched in early 2019 to set out sustainability priorities across the business and how the company is helping sustain the planet for future generations. The Climate Action Plan also commits us to set an ambitious, science-based target for carbon reductions across both our operations and supply chain emissions by 2030. Jacobs' biggest opportunity to affect climate change is through the work performed for clients – from the world's largest infrastructure projects to mission-critical outcomes

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Jacobs' industry leadership in inclusion and diversity, social contribution, digital twin technology, hydrogen economy, climate change mitigation and eDNA is recognized by Environmental Business International

DALLAS, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been recognized by Environmental Business International ( EBI) with six business achievement awards for leadership and outstanding performance in its corporate, environmental and climate change work in 2019 – the most of any participating company. The annual awards are administered by Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) and Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ), two leading sources of business intelligence in the environmental industry. "As we face some of the world's toughest challenges, including clean water, affordable energy, connectivity, climate change, environmental pollution and economic growth, our people are working to find better ways to create an enduring legacy," said Jacobs Chair and Chief Executive Officer Steve Demetriou. "I am also very proud of the significant strides the company has made with inclusion and diversity – which is the central element of the Jacobs culture – continually empowering our employees to find strength in our differences." Industry Leadership: Inclusion & Diversity – Continued to push the envelope in inclusion and diversity, including launching "Conscious Inclusion" training for all employees; broadening ethnic and gender diversity in its executive team; adding an eighth global employee network, called "ACE" (Access. Connect. Empower.) to celebrate and raise awareness of those with physical, cognitive and mobility impairments; and broadening LGBTQI+ recognition. Industry Leadership: Hydrogen Economy – Developed a sustainable hydrogen supply chain model tailored for Australia's emerging hydrogen economy. Jacobs' global thought leaders developed a white paper which outlined a sustainable vision for hydrogen production in Australia by uncovering

Cross-Industry Collaboration
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Cross-industry collaboration: Launching a new IEMA Digital Impact Assessment Primer in the UK

Jacobs has been working with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment’s (IEMA’s) cross-industry Working Group in the U.K. to develop a new primer to outline how our industry can champion Digital Impact Assessment (Digital IA). As leaders in the Environmental Impact Assessment and consenting space, we’re progressing some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the U.K. and globally. This enables our environmental team to offer a unique perspective and align industry progress with the support that we’re already providing to our clients. The IEMA primer defines what Digital IA is, why it is needed and how digital tools and technology can be utilized to support robust and proportionate impact assessments. Digital IA offers benefits for all those engaged in the IA process: practitioners, consenting authorities, stakeholders and the public. These benefits include more efficient assessment and program de-risking; effective communication of IA outcomes; better stakeholder engagement and increased accessibility of information, saving time; adding value; and facilitating informed decision-making. Jacobs joined IEMA’s Digital Working Group in 2018 to share our experience in digital consenting gained from large-scale infrastructure projects such as Transport Scotland’s A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness project, Highways England’s Oxford to Cambridge Expressway project, and the Environmental Agency’s Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM2100) program. Across these and other projects, we have deployed unmanned aerial vehicles, geographic information systems, mobile mapping, virtual reality and remote sensing to gather and visualize information more effectively and safely to support program objectives and delivery. On TEAM2100 for example

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Environment Analyst ranks Jacobs as the No. 2 environmental consultancy in the UK, No. 2 globally

The Environment Analyst, a publishing and business research organization in the U.K. that tracks performance and opportunities within the environmental services sector, recently released its annual U.K. Market Assessment of the Environmental Consulting Sector Report on the leading peer group of 30 Environmental Consulting practices. Working every day with our clients to develop more connected and more sustainable solutions, we’re pleased to be ranked No. 2 in the U.K. Environmental Consultancy Sector. Driving better social and environmental outcomes while enabling the efficient delivery of critically important national infrastructure is central to our work across all market sectors and clients. Our employees proudly bring their dedication, passion and innovation to help find those holistic solutions for clients such as Highways England, Network Rail, HS2 and Transport Scotland who are connecting communities; Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester Airports connecting economies; United Utilities, South East Water and National Grid providing essential customer services to us all and, of course, our cities which are increasingly feeling the pressures of population growth and demand on space and resources. We have the opportunity to address a number of key challenges our society and clients face and ensure we build on our work to provide: Climate resilience and a roadmap to net-zero carbon Clean growth, focusing on renewable energy and tackling emissions Nature-based solutions, protecting our communities from flood and improving our social and environmental capital Support to green finance, enabling the sustainable development of our infrastructure. “This ranking confirms our leading position in the U.K. environmental market

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Jacobs selected to operate and manage one of the country's largest public-private partnerships for wastewater operations

DALLAS, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was recently selected to partner with the City of Wilmington to operate and manage its wastewater treatment plant, combined sewer overflow facilities and its Renewable Energy Biosolids Facility (REBF). Located 30 minutes south of Philadelphia, Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and the state's economic engine, with a wastewater operation serving more than 400,000 residents. The agreement, which combines the operations and maintenance of all facilities under Jacobs' management, has provisions for additional engineering studies and design-build projects to renew existing structures and develop value-added projects. The City of Wilmington estimates the base contract is valued at $20 million per year for an initial 20-year term, with options for two additional two-year extensions, for a possible contract term of 24 years. Under the terms of the agreement, Jacobs will transition the operations of the wastewater treatment facilities from the existing contractor and assume full operating responsibility for the entire system starting July 1, 2020. The wastewater treatment plant has a maximum treatment design flow of 168 million gallons per day (MGD) and up to 320 MGD in wet weather, making the contract one of the largest public-private partnerships for wastewater operations in the U.S. "This partnership leverages our capabilities across Jacobs' entire service offering," said Jacobs President and Chief Operating Officer Bob Pragada. "Our depth of resources can deliver comprehensive turnkey services through in-house resources – something no other O&M service provider can seamlessly offer." Pragada continued, "This program builds on our