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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 named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for fifth consecutive year

For the fifth year in a row, Jacobs has received a top score of 100 in the 2025 Disability Index, earning the title of “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” – recognizing the company’s inclusion efforts across six countries: the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India and the Philippines. The Disability Index, an annual report from the nonprofit Disability: IN, rates inclusion practices at businesses around the world, evaluating companies across six key areas including culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement and inclusive supplier practices. More than 70 percent of Fortune 100 companies and nearly half of Fortune 500 companies use the index to make data-driven decisions to improve business practices. At Jacobs, we understand that “inclusion” is a verb, not a noun. Our employee network ACE provides resources and support for disabled employees and caregivers and is one of eight groups open to all employees for fostering personal connection and professional growth. “Our continued recognition in the Disability Index reflects the passion and dedication of our people,” said Thomas Meinhart, EVP, strategy and growth, as well as an ACE executive sponsor. “We believe disability inclusion is not just a metric—it’s a mindset that drives innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth.” The recognition places Jacobs among a select group of multinational companies demonstrating leadership in disability inclusion across cultural and regulatory landscapes. Our unified approach to reasonable accommodations ensures that every employee—regardless of location—is empowered to thrive. This milestone underscores the company value, “We live inclusion,”

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Jacobs launches cloud-based modeling platform

DALLAS – Jacobs (NYSE: J) has introduced Flood Platform, a cloud-hosted hub for advanced flood modeling that supports planning and delivery of critical flood infrastructure programs worldwide. Now available as a subscription-based software-as-a-service offering, Flood Platform is the first purpose-built tool designed to unify and streamline flood modeling processes with Flood Modeller. Leveraging Jacobs’ capabilities in areas such as digital solutions, cloud integration, cybersecurity, data management and artificial intelligence (AI), the platform standardizes how users manage, view and analyze flood-related data. With flooding and extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, clients face the challenge of managing and interpreting large volumes of data to plan and deliver resilient infrastructure. Flood Platform helps bring this information together to support faster, evidence-based decision making. Jacobs Executive Vice President Amer Battikhi said: “At Jacobs, we integrate digital, data and AI capabilities throughout our global delivery portfolio to solve complex client challenges. Flood Platform demonstrates how cloud-based technology and automation can improve infrastructure planning and modeling – helping clients make more informed decisions and achieve faster project delivery and strengthened resilience.” Built on Microsoft Azure’s technology, Flood Platform provides a flexible, scalable and more secure environment where users can upload data, manage access permissions, perform analysis, and collaborate smoothly with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Acting as a central location for data, simulations and collaboration, the platform integrates with trusted flood modeling tools like Jacobs’ Flood Modeller. Flood Platform was originally developed by Jacobs for internal use and has supported project delivery

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Jacobs designing southern Arizona’s largest highway construction project

Jacobs is designing southern Arizona’s largest highway construction project in a design-build partnership with Sundt Construction. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Kino to Country Club project aims to improve traffic flow and safety on Interstate 10 (I-10), creating a critical link between major highways and local roads. This $600 million investment will expand a three-mile stretch of I-10 in both directions and reconstruct and remove existing interchanges to ease congestion. Our design team will develop the final design for all the structures and roadways and provide engineering documents for construction. “The Kino to Country Club Road program is a pioneering effort and will bring best practices in alternative program delivery to Arizona,” says Jacobs Transportation Market Growth Director – West Central Galina Leiphart. “Working with the Arizona Department of Transportation and Sundt as our design-build partner, we’ll deliver a safer, more efficient transportation system that supports growth and connectivity across Arizona and improves traffic flow and safety in the local Tucson community.” Construction began in June 2025 and is anticipated to continue through 2028. About transportation at Jacobs Whether by air, sea or land, we create equitable, sustainable solutions for smart, integrated transportation infrastructure that connects people and communities around the world and stimulates economic development. From aviation, rail & transit, highways & bridges, to ports & maritime, we keep future generations moving forward. Explore our transportation solutions

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Redesigning care: New guidelines to elevate Hong Kong’s public hospitals

Jacobs, working alongside Perkins Eastman, P&T Architects and Lexica, is supporting the development of new Facility Design Guidelines (FDG) for Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority (HA). The guidelines will help shape the future design and planning of public hospitals, clinics and healthcare-related facilities across the region. The FDG will serve as a comprehensive and standardized framework for public healthcare infrastructure—ensuring consistency, flexibility and innovation across future developments. It will provide best practice guidance on design principles for clinical and support spaces, with a strong focus on patient safety, operational efficiency, environmental sustainability and the integration of new technologies. At the core of this initiative is a commitment to embedding HA’s vision, mission and values into every aspect of healthcare design. The guidelines will prioritize safety, privacy, dignity and well-being for patients, staff and visitors. They will also support seamless workflows, efficient use of space and improved service delivery. The framework encourages modular design and leverages HA’s existing knowledge base to support continuous improvement. “This project represents a transformative step forward for public healthcare delivery in Hong Kong,” says Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Health Infrastructure Matthew Holmes. “By developing comprehensive, future-ready design guidelines, we’re not only setting new benchmarks for efficiency, safety and patient-centric care—we’re also embedding innovation and sustainability into the foundation of healthcare infrastructure.” The FDG will offer detailed guidance for architects, healthcare planners and engineers, including requirements for engineering systems, technical standards, digital delivery and environmental performance. These guidelines align with HA’s long-term development roadmap and strategic goals

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Port of Everett launches smart tech pilot to optimize equipment

The Port of Everett, located on the Port of Gardner Bay in Washington, has launched the Data Analytics for Port Equipment (DAPE) Pilot Project, a new real-time analytics platform developed by Jacobs in collaboration with IGO Solutions Group. This pioneering technology is designed to monitor and optimize cargo handling equipment operations, supporting smarter, more sustainable port performance. Working with Jacobs and IGO Solutions, the port deployed a scalable, cloud-based system that integrates data from Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS) and telematics devices to deliver real-time insights — all presented in an easy-to-use and customizable dashboard. The DAPE platform monitors equipment emissions, movement and health providing data and data visualization that can be used to optimize asset use, improve safety and reduce turnaround times — without requiring new infrastructure. This groundbreaking deployment empowers data-driven decisions and provides a replicable model for ports of all sizes. Key technical features of the DAPE platform include: Real-time data acquisition: Integrated sensors and telematics systems continuously monitor port equipment operational efficiency and mechanical parameters like fuel consumption and exhaust outputs. Operational key performance indicators (KPIs) integration: A cloud-based analytics dashboard tracks efficiency, fuel consumption, idling, maintenance needs and utilization. Enhanced operational visibility: Actionable insights support data-driven decisions across port operations and long-term modernization goals. Scalability and resiliency: Designed for all port types - including general cargo, multipurpose, and container ports—both in the U.S. and globally, improving operational and sustainability. Supplier-agnostic and industry-transferable architecture: Easily integrates with any equipment or system and is transferable to other

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Connecting the world’s leading water utilities

Jacobs continues to advance global water sector transformation through its role as Foundation Partner of the Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) network — an exclusive platform that brings together the world’s most innovative and high-performing water and wastewater utilities. LUOW recognizes utilities that demonstrate excellence in innovation, operational performance and a commitment to continuous improvement. To gain membership, utilities must excel in at least three of 14 core innovation areas, ranging from digital water systems and energy efficiency to capital project delivery and disaster response. With each new induction, LUOW strengthens a growing movement that elevates industry standards and fosters meaningful peer-to-peer collaboration. Since becoming LUOW’s Foundation Partner in 2017, Jacobs has supported the network’s growth across geographies by sponsoring global workshops and facilitating knowledge exchange. This partnership enables LUOW to convene water utility leaders at flagship forums like the Global Water Summit and the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) — amplifying bold ideas and unlocking solutions to shared challenges. “At Jacobs, we believe in the power of collaboration to solve the water sector’s most pressing challenges,” says Jacobs Senior Vice President and Global Water Director Susan Moisio. “Our role as LUOW’s Foundation Partner reflects our long-standing commitment to helping clients deliver more resilient and sustainable water services.” At the 2025 Global Water Summit in Paris, LUOW welcomed five new members to the network, bringing total membership to 80 globally recognized utilities. LUOW members include leading organizations such as Singapore PUB, Anglian Water, New York City

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Jacobs to continue leading America’s largest community college capital program

DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to continue delivering program management services for its $15.1 billion BuildLACCD Bond Program, extending a relationship that has helped transform academic infrastructure across the district’s nine colleges. The five-year contract continues to advance LACCD’s program to meet the needs of the next generation. Jacobs’ ongoing role maintains momentum on critical facility, housing and athletic infrastructure projects benefiting 250,000 students and faculty members and the broader Los Angeles community. “With decades of global program management experience, Jacobs understands what it takes to deliver complex capital programs at scale,” said Jacobs Executive Vice President Eva Wood. “What makes this work meaningful is the opportunity to continue supporting the Los Angeles Community College District in building facilities that empower students, strengthen neighborhoods and create lasting, community-driven impact in Los Angeles.” During the past seven years, Jacobs and LACCD have implemented some of the highest year-over-year construction volumes in district history, reaching substantial completion on nearly 200 projects, and initiating a total of 475 new construction and modernization projects. Continuing this record-setting progress, Jacobs will oversee more than $3.3 billion in active projects spanning housing, sustainability, IT modernization and capital improvements for the next phase of the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Ranked No. 2 in Program Management by  Engineering News-Record, Jacobs delivers some of the world’s most complex infrastructure, including similar capital improvement programs for Tarrant County College District in Texas, the University of California

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Transforming travel: Jacobs' role in the world's largest consolidated rent-a-car facility at LAX

The record-breaking Consolidated Rent-A-Car Facility (ConRAC) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) began welcoming its first guests in late 2024, with Jacobs playing a key role in its delivery. As the world’s largest facility of its kind, the ConRAC is one of the major components of the $5.7 billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), designed to enhance the passenger experience and improve operational efficiency at LAX. Since 2017, Jacobs has provided program and construction management services to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) across LAX modernization initiatives, including LAMP and other Phase I Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects focused on terminal upgrades, congestion relief and improved airfield safety. The new $1.4 billion ConRAC streamlines operations of all car rental companies at LAX and improves access for travelers. The facility connects passengers directly to the Central Terminal Area via the Automated People Mover (APM) train, which upon its operation, will reduce traffic and enhance mobility. Jacobs supported the ConRAC through procurement, design and construction, drawing on experience with public-private partnership (P3) delivery models. The team developed procurement documents and technical requirements for the design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) approach and led reviews of Statements of Qualifications and technical proposals to maintain quality and compliance. Jacobs identified more than $100 million in cost savings during the project. This included a $29 million reduction through foundation design improvements and $83 million savings in soft costs through a lean staffing strategy that reduced planned hours by 53%. The team’s asset management program also cut capital and operational costs

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Jacobs leading resilient infrastructure design in Puerto Rico

DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) to design the Mayagüez Ocean Outfall Replacement, part of PRASA’s Capital Improvement Program to modernize and strengthen Puerto Rico’s water infrastructure. The large diameter, 1.1-mile (1.8 kilometer) pipeline, which carries treated wastewater from the Mayagüez Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Atlantic Ocean, sustained major damage during Hurricane María. Jacobs is delivering planning, permitting and design services to replace the system with a more resilient solution that reduces environmental impacts. “This project is a powerful example of how resilient infrastructure can help protect communities and ecosystems in the face of climate-driven challenges,” said Jacobs Executive Vice President Katus Watson. “With our deep knowledge and experience in coastal and wastewater systems, we’re focused on delivering solutions for PRASA that stand up to the next storm and serve Puerto Rican communities for generations.” Leveraging advanced oceanographic and geotechnical analysis, diffuser optimization, and both trenchless and open-cut construction strategies, the new system will be designed to withstand future hurricanes and seismic events, improve the dilution of treated wastewater and reduce impacts to marine habitats. Jacobs has a long-standing presence in Puerto Rico, including as program manager for PRASA’s capital program and through critical infrastructure work at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Globally, Jacobs brings deep experience in resilient infrastructure – from the Port of San Francisco Waterfront Resilience Program and post-earthquake recovery in the Philippines to recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Charging forward: Jacobs supports Lodestone Energy’s latest solar milestone

Lodestone Energy’s Kohirā Solar Farm, where sheep graze amongst the solar arrays. Image Credit: Lodestone Energy Site preparation and groundworks underway at the Clandeboye solar farm site. Image Credit: Lodestone Energy Jacobs is serving as owner’s engineer for the Clandeboye Solar Farm — Lodestone Energy Limited’s first utility-scale solar farm in New Zealand’s South Island. Located in Canterbury, the project builds on Jacobs’ role in Lodestone’s solar developments in the North Island, ensuring continuity of personnel, systems and engineering knowledge as Lodestone expands into the South. The appointment reflects our continued collaboration with Lodestone and marks an important step toward delivering reliable, low-cost renewable energy to the region. Once fully operational, the farm will generate 43 GWh of renewable electricity annually − enough to power about 6,000 homes. As the owner’s engineer, Jacobs is providing technical oversight throughout construction. Our scope of services includes: Engineering support and oversight Site inspections and environmental compliance monitoring Pre-commissioning review Multidisciplinary review input across civil, electrical, geotechnical and SCADA systems Our experienced team includes Christchurch-based team members with deep familiarity of local environmental and permitting conditions. They bring in-depth knowledge of Lodestone projects, flexible delivery, digital tools and a collaborative “one team” ethos alongside Lodestone and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor Ethical Power New Zealand. The success of the Clandeboye project will lay the foundation for the rollout of additional sites. With construction underway and commissioning expected in Q3 2026, we look forward to continuing to support Lodestone Energy in bringing new solar

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Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada talks data centers and growth on CNBC’s Mad Money

Jacobs Chair & CEO Bob Pragada joined Jim Cramer on CNBC’s Mad Money to discuss the company’s strong growth and strategic priorities. He highlighted Jacobs’ expanding work in next-generation data centers to support the surging demand for digital infrastructure, including how the company’s capabilities converge across infrastructure, energy and water to address complex power and cooling needs. Bob also highlighted Jacobs’ work with technology leaders like NVIDIA and the use of digital twins to optimize performance and efficiency—underscoring Jacobs’ commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet the world’s evolving infrastructure and technology challenges. Watch the interview to learn more about how we’re continuing to challenge the accepted.

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Engineering India’s future: Jacobs partners with GSV

Jacobs has launched a strategic partnership with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a central university in Vadodara, India, to support the development of academic programs in semiconductor design and electronics manufacturing. This curriculum augments GSV’s existing degree programs in rail and transport engineering, program management and information technology. This collaboration reflects our commitment to community-building in India’s rapidly evolving technology landscape. The partnership The Jacobs–GSV partnership is a strategic and mission-driven collaboration aimed at empowering future engineers and strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem. Together, Jacobs and GSV are developing academic programs, contributing to curriculum design and promoting industry experience to prepare students for careers in high-impact sectors such as semiconductors and logistics. The partnership also supports the establishment of centers of excellence in semiconductors and railways and may include joint research initiatives, faculty exchanges and student engagement — all reflecting Jacobs’ commitment to community-building and creating opportunities for future generations in India. Convocation highlights On July 27, 2025, Jacobs’ David Krick attended GSV’s third convocation as a member of the university’s Academic Council. A semiconductor industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience, David is leading Jacobs’ efforts to support GSV’s curriculum development in electronics and semiconductor engineering. His presence underscored Jacobs’ commitment to academic excellence and national progress. Sharing the stage with Shri Ashwini Vishnaw — India’s Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics and IT — David witnessed the energy of a graduating class ready to serve both India and the industry. “It’s exciting to help future generations be