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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 alliance to deliver services for major Australian rail infrastructure project

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), as part of the Unity Alliance, has been selected by the Queensland Government to deliver the rail, integration and systems work package for the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane, Australia. Jacobs, in conjunction with Alliance participants CPB Contractors, UGL and AECOM, will deliver the package which includes the design and reconfiguration of the rail network at either end of the new cross city tunnels, supply and installation of supporting rail systems, integration of Cross River Rail into Queensland Rail's existing network and completion of seven station upgrades. "This appointment creates an opportunity for Jacobs and the other Alliance participants to help address current mobility challenges in Australia's third largest city," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President of Operations Patrick Hill. "The project will provide a vital second river crossing for the rail network, significantly easing existing capacity constraints across the network, facilitating social and economic growth and development in the region, further positioning Brisbane as a city for the future." The new 6.3-mile (10.2-kilometer) rail line will run from Dutton Park in Brisbane's inner south to Bowen Hills in the inner north and include 3.6 miles (5.9 kilometers) of tunnel under the Brisbane River and Central Business District. Extensive early work has already been completed with construction now underway. The Queensland Government is investing $3.8 billion (AU$5.4 billion) toward the delivery of the project. "Demand for rail services in South East Queensland is expected to triple by 2036,"

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Unique modular wharf design secures ICE Brunel medal for excellence in civil engineering

The first shipment of Amrun bauxite on ‘RTM Weipa’ sets sail from Chith Export Facility six weeks ahead of schedule in December 2018. Image courtesy of Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite mine in far North Queensland has the capacity to export over 22 million tonnes of bauxite each year for processing into aluminum from its Chith Export Facility near Weipa. When Jacobs engineers were asked to provide design engineering services for the marine works for the Chith Export Facility, risk, cost and schedule challenges meant looking outside traditional ‘stick-build’ construction methods. The team partnered with Rio Tinto, McConnell Dowell and Bechtel to deliver an innovative large-scale modular design and construction method for the wharf structure that significantly improved project outcomes. Today, the export facility includes a 650-meter long jetty and 350-meter long wharf with a single-sided berth capable of loading Mini Cape-sized vessels. The wharf has the potential to be expanded to a two-sided berth, capable of loading larger Cape size ships in the future. Schedule, cost and risk challenges prompt new thinking The project’s remote location presented numerous challenges, including logistical challenges transporting construction plant, equipment and materials to the site, in addition to safety risks with over water work and work-at-heights. Overcoming these challenges demanded different thinking and, in true partnership spirit, the combined team (Rio Tinto, Jacobs, McConnell Dowell and Bechtel) broke down organizational barriers to work closely every step of the way. Instead of independent dolphin and wharf support structures utilizing a large number of

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Jacobs donates more than $465,000 to Water For People

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its commitment to helping end the global water crisis with sustainable solutions, Jacobs (NYSE:J) presented nonprofit organization Water For People with a donation check for $467,230 at Jacobs' January Board of Directors meeting. A combination of corporate and employee funds, the company's inaugural sponsor contribution will ignite Water For People's journey to Destination 2030, a 10-year initiative to help low- and middle-income countries achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 – ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Based in Denver, Colorado, Water For People's mission is to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses and government, in nine countries across Latin America, Africa and Asia. Water For People's Destination 2030 initiative not only will help countries achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6, but will also contribute progress toward several other U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. "Destination 2030 is Water For People's inspirational10-year vision," said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "With Jacobs support, we will help Water For People find new ways to scale their work to meet Destination 2030 and elevate their Everyone Forever model to positively impact millions more people in the next 10 years." A partner of Water For People since 1991, Jacobs has donated more than $3 million and thousands of volunteer hours to help the nonprofit make their vision – a world where every person has access to reliable and safe drinking water

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1,4-dioxane – the other emerging contaminant

While much of the recent emerging contaminants headlines has focused on per- and polyfluoalkyl substances ( PFAS), 1,4-dioxane, a common solvent stabilizer and probable human carcinogen, is manifesting as yet another significant drinking water and environmental contaminant. 1,4‐Dioxane is a recalcitrant, synthetic cyclic ether whose reaction‐inhibiting properties make it useful in preventing breakdown of chlorinated solvents used commonly in metal degreasing and maintenance activities. Additional significant sources include the manufacture of textiles (e.g., polyester); household cleaners and detergents; cosmetics; paints, varnishes, and paint remover; industrial processing of fats and oils; printing inks and pharmaceuticals. Although this chemical has been identified at environmental sites for more than a decade, recent discovery of widespread occurrence in U.S. drinking water and recent toxicological studies have resulted in evolving regulations, keeping 1,4‐dioxane at the forefront of chemicals of emerging concern. Sampling under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR‐3) revealed greater than 10% of U.S. drinking water supplies, representing over 90 million people in 45 states, are impacted by 1,4‐dioxane. This is in comparison to only 1% of U.S. drinking water and 10 million people impacted by PFAS. The EPA has identified 1,4‐dioxane as a probable human carcinogen, and updated toxicity figures in EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) have driven risk‐based screening levels lower for many regulatory programs. There is an EPA 10E‐4 cancer risk value of 35 μg/L. In 2015, the EPA lowered its Regional Screening Level from 0.78 μg/L to 0.46 μg/L for 1,4‐dioxane in tap water

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selects Jacobs for Great Lakes architect engineer services II contract

DALLAS, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide architect engineer services to the Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO). The five-year, Great Lakes Architect Engineer Services (GLAES) II contract encompasses contaminated sediment characterization and remedial design activities, habitat restoration evaluation and design, and contaminated sediment and habitat restoration remedial construction oversight. "For more than three decades, Jacobs has been delivering contaminated sediment assessment, remediation and habitat restoration projects to private and public clients across the U.S.," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President and Global Environmental Market Director Jan Walstrom. "As a trusted partner with a proven track record of delivering environmental solutions to GLNPO, we look forward to the opportunity to continue to protect and restore the Great Lakes for future generations." Located in the upper mid-east region of North America, on the Canada–United States border, the interconnected Great Lakes (comprised of lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario) are the largest group of freshwater lakes on earth by total area, and the second-largest by total volume, containing 21% of the world's surface freshwater by volume. They supply drinking water to tens of millions of people in bordering areas and support a rich diversity of aquatic plants and animals. Although discharges of toxic chemicals to the Great Lakes have been reduced in the last 30 years, high concentrations of contaminants persist in the sediment of some rivers, harbors and bays as a legacy of North America's

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Jacobs, in partnership with Broadspectrum Australia and Downer EDI, announce new joint venture, Confluence Water Pty Ltd, to deliver services for Sydney Water

DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A Jacobs (NYSE:J), Broadspectrum and Downer EDI joint venture, Confluence Water Pty Ltd, has been announced as one of three consortia to deliver services under Sydney Water's Partnering for Success program. Confluence Water will deliver design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services in Sydney Water's North region, which stretches from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire. Confluence Water will be responsible for the maintenance, renewal and upgrade of existing assets in the region, as well as the construction of new assets, such as pipelines, pump stations and wastewater treatment plants. The project will be delivered over a 10-year period, with a review at the five-year mark to assess each consortium's performance. Sydney Water estimates the total value of the contract is approximately $1.4 billion (AUD$2 billion). Confluence Water will support Sydney Water in delivering world-class services to over one million people living in the North region by driving innovation in design, construction and asset management, as well as providing opportunities within the local communities in which we operate. "The Partnering for Success initiative is pioneering the next generation of programmed infrastructure delivery," said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President Patrick Hill. "We're pleased to be part of the partnership with Sydney Water, helping to transform the industry and ensure safe and reliable services for all Sydney Water customers into the future." The new partnership aims to deliver year-on-year efficiencies to both reduce costs and drive innovation, delivering

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Jacobs begins trading today as J; celebrates 30th anniversary on the NYSE

DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jacobs (NYSE: J) began trading on the NYSE under the updated ticker symbol "J," culminating its transition from engineering and construction to a global technology-forward solutions company, and will celebrate its 30 th anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange this Sunday, Dec. 15. 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 $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, 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. Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements

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How digital twin models enhanced this system’s reliability

Every minute, more than four billion gigabytes of data is generated around the world, more than 40 times the number of stars you can spot in the night sky, according to Domo. And with unplanned failures and disruptions, shrinking budgets, and workforce shortfalls – staying competitive in a changing, data-driven world is even more challenging. Part of the issue organizations face is uncertainty about how processes or systems will perform under future conditions. Without insight into potential new solutions and their performance, the risk to implement can easily outweigh future benefits. But what if we showed you how Replica™ – Jacobs’ digital twin solutions software – simulates performance over extended time periods and leverages large quantities of data to pinpoint potential pitfalls before implementation and secure more reliable options for tomorrow? 30+ year old blowers simulated to enhance reliability and more cost-effective operation 100+ successful project applications around the globe Replica Air is challenging the status quo on how we analyze our aeration system processes by enabling the process to be viewed holistically. With the ability to replicate the system behavior through time, we have a deeper knowledge of the system and better perspective needed to improve system performance. Matt Deavenport Jacobs Digital Twins Technology Subject Matter Expert and Lead Developer Introducing Replica Air™ Replica dynamic simulation offers a unique method for modeling a realistic system behavior, integrating hydraulics, instrumentation, controls and process treatment in a customizable platform. Because all system aspects are integrated into one model, Replica models provide

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Jacobs announces new NYSE stock ticker symbol; launching new global brand that reflects transformation

DALLAS, Nov. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) announces that it will begin trading on the NYSE under the updated ticker symbol "J" on Dec. 10, 2019. The company will also launch its new brand globally on November 25, in conjunction with its fiscal fourth quarter earnings update. The introduction of the new brand marks a transformational milestone for Jacobs, moving from an engineering and construction company to a global technology-driven solutions company. Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou will be speaking with CNBC Squawk Box Europe in London on the morning of November 25, 2019, regarding Jacobs' new brand and fiscal fourth quarter earnings. Presentation materials will be available on jacobs.com prior to the interview. Interested parties can also listen to the earnings conference call at 8 a.m. ET and view accompanying slides on the website. 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 $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, 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 LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For additional information contact: Investors Jonathan Doros, 817-239-3457 jonathan.doros@jacobs.com Media Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035 marietta.hannigan@jacobs.com View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jacobs-announces-new-nyse-stock-ticker-symbol-launching-new-global-brand-that-reflects-transformation-300964238.html SOURCE Jacobs

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Bending the rules of traditional street design

Photo credit: Altamanu Inc. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, Logan Square is located approximately 3.5 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and marks the northwest corner of Chicago’s historic boulevard system created in the late 1800s. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been reconstructing Milwaukee Avenue in pieces working from northwest to southeast, and the 3.5-mile segment from Belmont on the northwest to the Logan Square intersection on the southeast marks the fifth piece. Recognizing the potential for the project to do more for the community than reconstruct Milwaukee Avenue in its current form, CDOT expanded the study area to include the streets surrounding Logan Square. One of the things that makes Logan Square unique is the large numbers of people walking, taking transit and biking. About a quarter of households within ½ mile of the study area don’t own a car. Barely more than half of workers within ½ mile of the study area drive to work, while 35% take transit, and 7% bike or walk. Peak hour bike mode shares on Milwaukee Avenue – locally known as the Hipster Highway - approach 10% in the evenings, with the number of bikes continuing to increase further southeast approaching downtown. However, even with its charm, Logan Square faces some transportation challenges. The streets surrounding the Square can be confusing for drivers, with poor lane balancing and lots of lane changing required over short distances. There are limited places for pedestrians to access the Square’s park

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Jacobs shares efforts to move transportation safety forward

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility — from drivers and legislators, to engineers and policy makers. In this article, Jacobs announces a campaign to highlight information about road safety and remind each of us of the undeniable statics like that road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years.

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Jacobs partners with Shell on a restorative coastal infrastructure solution for Louisiana coast

DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) and Shell Pipeline Company LP (Shell) deliver on their commitment to protect pipeline integrity and safety and improving coastal ecosystems with the completed installation of a living coastline system along the Ship Shoal Pipeline Corridor in Louisiana. Located at Lost Lake, Jacobs and Shell's natural infrastructure solution consisted of installing 60 EcoBales – or lightweight, modular cylinders, created by Martin Ecosystems, which allow water to filter through – as an alternative to traditional infrastructure such as cement or bulkheads. In doing so, the project is improving marsh production and water quality, aiding in flood risk reduction and aquatic resource benefits on the Louisiana coast. This project also benefits the Ship Shoal Pipeline, a joint venture operated by Shell, which runs 31-miles to deliver 50 million barrels of crude oil per year from deep-water assets in the Gulf of Mexico to Louisiana. "In coastal Louisiana, the ecosystem is dramatically different than it was one hundred years ago, as land loss is impacting communities and the infrastructure that supports them, including critical energy assets such as pipelines," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Americas Senior Vice President and Regional Director Tom Meinhart. "Jacobs' and Shell's natural solution not only supports these pipelines, but also serves as a model for balancing coastal infrastructure and an evolving natural environment today and for generations to come." Jacobs served as lead design engineer, alongside Shell, Martin Ecosystems and Chet Morrison Contractors, installing the EcoBale system – made from 96,000