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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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How natural infrastructure is protecting critical assets and Louisiana’s coast

In 1819 – 200 years ago – the United States went into its first major financial crisis, Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. and literary greats Walt Whitman and Herman Melville were born. In the following two centuries, much of the world around us has changed – especially the nation’s original wetland habitats. Coastal land loss is a serious challenge confronting Louisiana. Traditional flood control measures have caused further wetlands deterioration and loss, so much so the state of Louisiana lost 1,883 square miles of land between 1932 and 2010 — an area larger than the state of Rhode Island. What if we could help change that trend with natural infrastructure? 50M barrels of crude oil transported per year on the Shell Pipeline Company LP’s Ship Shoal Pipeline along Louisiana’s coast 96K recycled plastic bottles turned into a sustainable, living coastline to protect vulnerable Louisiana marshland In coastal Louisiana, the ecosystem is dramatically different than it was one hundred years ago. Coastal land loss is impacting communities and the infrastructure that supports them, including critical energy assets such as pipelines. 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. Tom Meinhart Jacobs Senior Vice President and South Regional Director, Buildings & Infrastructure Americas Natural infrastructure in coastal Louisiana Shell Pipeline Company, with help from Jacobs, are implementing one natural infrastructure solution serving as a model for balancing coastal

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A different route to success

Leaving school, Chris Meredith wasn’t sure what he wanted to do for a career. To find the answer, he embarked on various career paths but when none of these suited his skills and strengths, he began to look for another route. “A Business, Technology and Education Council (BTEC) qualification appealed to me as it combined the educational elements with the relevant practical skills and experience needed for work,” explains Chris. “I really enjoyed and was good at the BTEC course I chose in civil engineering and the built environment, and was inspired to pursue an apprenticeship.” Chris began his apprenticeship with Jacobs and is now progressing his degree apprenticeship. Recently recognized with the Pearson BTEC Award for 19+ Apprentice of the Year, BTEC Student of the Year 2019 Award, and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) QUEST Technician Plus Scholarship 2019, Chris wants to share his success as a means of helping others. “The advice I would give to others is don’t let your current qualifications stop you from pursuing your future choices – there are options available for all and with hard work and determination you can achieve great things.” Chris has now achieved EngTech status with the ICE. Civil, Structural and Architectural Apprentice Annabel Watson is the first in the country to successfully complete her End Point Assessment leading to a full Nuclear Technician Foundation Degree Apprenticeship. Speaking about her training Annabel said: “Since completing the Foundation Degree, I have found that I have been able to tackle more

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How the world’s busiest airport delivers world-class facility services

Every day across the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization supports more than 44,000 flights and 2.7 million passengers. That means more than 2.7 million individual pretzel packets and soft drinks are consumed above 30,000 feet in the air in a day. But the popular airline snacks aren’t the only things that contribute to the overall passenger experience. Numerous assets and processes go into achieving safe, comfortable traveler experiences in our airports. To cater to the needs of travelers, including the annual increase in passenger traffic, airport facilities must deliver services that meet customer expectations while minimizing asset performance disruptions. Unfortunately, managing things like the facility, personnel, operational assets, process efficiency and more can be a time-consuming, costly and daunting task. But what if we showed you how Jacobs helped the world’s busiest and most efficient airport manage its assets and processes to achieve positive travel experiences for more than 107 million passengers? 15+ years as the Airport Transport Research Society's most efficient airport (out of 206 total airports) 208K+ travelers a day move through the Atlanta airport The Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company and Jacobs improved risk management for the first American airport asset portfolio to be ISO 55001 certified. This focus on asset-risk management resulted in a positive Return on Investment; securing the asset management programs’ continuation. We are all excited to see where the path takes us as we continue to embed ISO standards into all facets of our important work. Bryan Gray Jacobs Program Manager

Providing solutions for a more connected, sustainable world
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Jacobs partners with Simetrica to deliver social value and inclusive growth

DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has acquired a 50% share in Simetrica, a U.K.-based organization that specializes in social value measurement and wellbeing analysis. Under the new partnership, Simetrica will provide its cutting-edge expertise to increase existing capabilities and offerings in the areas of socio-economics, sustainability and environmental services. In response to increasing client demand driven by the Public Services (Social Value) Act in the U.K., the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Inclusive Growth Initiative and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Jacobs and Simetrica are developing new best practices and solutions related to social value and wellbeing principles. "In recent years, the importance of social value measurement has grown exponentially globally," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Europe, Middle East and Africa Senior Vice President and General Manager Donald Morrison. "Our partnership with Simetrica will enable us to help our clients understand how they can transform local, city and regional decision-making – identifying innovative, inclusive and ethical investments that will drive social change, spread prosperity and meet the growing challenges facing communities." Using Simetrica's methods, techniques and tools, investment decisions in both the public and private sectors can be re-imagined and assessed in more comprehensive and rigorous ways to maximize the value that they generate for communities and society. "This is an exciting time for Simetrica. Over the past decade we have made significant contributions to the methodology and uptake of social value analysis in the U.K. and globally," said Simetrica Director Daniel Fujiwara

How Smart City Tech Delivers Safer, More Livable Places
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How smart city tech delivers safer, more livable places

A century ago, the Eiffel Tower, at 984 feet, stood as the world’s-tallest structure, Boston suffered an odd disaster as two million gallons of spilled molasses poured into the streets at an estimated 35 miles per hour, alcohol was illegal, and movies were silent. Just 100 years ago, the 17 miles of land that now make up the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, was just a dusty stop on the way to Atlanta – a farming settlement with a tavern, an inn, a church and a post office. Today, Peachtree Corners – officially incorporated in 2012 – is the largest city in fast-growing Gwinnett County, and home to more than 45,000 residents, Fortune 500 businesses and high-tech companies. While cities like London and Melbourne have rich histories that stretch back centuries, Peachtree Corners’ blank slate provided prime opportune to innovate right from the start. Transforming an old farmland into a competitive, secure and livable city from the ground-up comes with its own set of unique challenges – from code enforcement and city services to traffic, land zoning and development. But what if we showed you how Jacobs and the City of Peachtree Corners have infused citywide Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, bolstering smart, connected, inclusive, competitive, safe and resourceful benefits for an award-winning city? 35K+ assets captured, more than doubling what existed in previous database 251 smart parking sensors transforming citywide smart, connected solutions We’re honored to be delivery partner for the City of Peachtree Corners, who has taken industry

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How smart pigging technology is shedding new light on asset health

Stretching nearly 900 miles along the Pacific Ocean, California boasts more than 420 public beaches and close to 330 days of sunshine annually. With all that sand, sun and salt though, don’t be surprised if your skin or hair feels a little drier. Salt water can be extremely beneficial and rejuvenating in small amounts, but experts warn that prolonged exposure can really dry out your skin because salt deposits can remain on your skin long after you shower off. Much like our skin, infrastructure is also susceptible to its surrounding environment. Corrosion – or the breakdown or degradation of metallic materials due to an electrochemical reaction when the surrounding environment (e.g. mountain run off, lake, sea, ocean) contains organic materials (sand, gravel, clay, salt) a naturally high moisture content – can lessen the lifespan of pipes and related infrastructure considerably. But what if we showed you how Jacobs and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) smart application of magnetic flux leakage technology is providing previously unattainable insight into water main health and resilience – detecting potential defects, such as corrosion, to inform data-backed asset management and capital planning? 864 areas of metal loss detected on SFPUC pipes using magnetic flux leakage in-line inspection technology 20% losses in wall thickness can now be detected using this smart application This technology has the potential to change the way large diameter steel water pipelines are managed throughout the world. Smart pigging technology allows owners to get a real-time vision of their assets

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Jacobs Superfund site remediation supports Metro Parks Tacoma Gold Medal Award

In early July, Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park officially opened to the public with walking paths, a public amphitheater and sweeping views of Washington’s Puget Sound and Vashon Island. This new community gem played a key part in Metro Parks’, the municipal corporation that oversees parks and recreation services in and around the City of Tacoma, recognition from the National Recreation and Park Association with a Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. While it’s now garnering recognition for its benefits and beauty, the site wasn’t always viewed this way. The park, located along the shore of Commencement Bay, actually sits on a portion of the former Asarco Tacoma Smelter site which operated from 1890 to 1986, first as a lead smelter, and later as a copper smelter that processed ores containing high levels of arsenic. Since 1999, Jacobs has provided oversight support to EPA Region 10 for remedial investigations and feasibility studies for the Proposed Plan and Record of Decision and the remedial design/remedial action activities at the Asarco Tacoma Smelter site. The smelting process at the Asarco site resulted in two main types of contaminant releases: sulfur dioxide and contaminated dust; and slag, a waste product of the smelting process containing lead, arsenic, copper and other metals – leading to Commencement Bay/Tideflats’ addition to the EPA’s list of Superfund sites in 1987. Aiming to mitigate the contaminated Superfund site and redevelop the land, agencies including the City of Tacoma, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Swinging into action for some jungle VIPs

As far as projects go, our work supporting the Auckland Zoo South East Asia redevelopment project is pretty special. For the last three years, we’ve been working with Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) and the Zoo team, to bring their vision for a more immersive zoo experience to life. In 2016, Regional Facilities Auckland embarked on the $37.9million (NZD $60 million) redevelopment project, marking the most significant project undertaken by the zoo since its initial construction. The new development and enhancements feature immersive landscape design and aim to give visitors an unforgettable zoo experience while providing the very best habitats for the animals. The project delivers new habitats for some of South East Asia’s most threatened species and includes a new tropical swamp forest area for Sunda gharial crocodile and a rich diversity of other reptiles and fish; orangutan and siamang care quarters and shared shelters; an overhead climbing network for the orangutans; and new otter and tiger habitats including raised overhead walkways for the Sumatran tigers to move between habitats. Completing the upgrade is a new café/function center overlooking the central lake and significant civil upgrades to the zoo’s aging infrastructure. Construction is now well underway and the new animal habitat areas and facilities are starting to take shape. RFA engaged Jacobs on this one-of-a-kind project as the lead engineering consultant at the project’s onset, and since then, we’ve provided a wide range of engineering services including all civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, acoustic, electrical, specialist water services, building and site

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How cities can break the digital divide to become more connected, secure and smart

Smart technologies offer cities – large and small – profound opportunities to transform into inclusive and efficient places that respect the needs, concerns and aspirations of those who call it home. Competitive cities that alleviate poverty, create jobs and attract investments. Connected cities that enhance mobility, enrich learning and encourage digital equity. Safe cities that protect our children, care for our neighbors and shield us from disasters. And resourceful cities that conserve resources, improve services and save taxpayers’ money. No matter their size, cities around the globe are realizing that maximizing the efficient use of their resources, with smart solutions aimed at reducing environmental impacts and enhancing livability, will be paramount in remaining competitive in the global market. A common challenge faced by cities – even those with small or multi-billion-dollar annual budgets – is that these projects require the capital to bring these innovative, impactful solutions to fruition. For smaller cities, the budget challenge is even greater. Know-how is another significant challenge. Traditional infrastructure projects are no longer enough when considering that smart city projects require solutions that deliver a blended outcome inclusive of both the technical and revenue generating/budget creating components. The learning curve can be significant. But what if we showed you how Jacobs and our partners Smart City Capital and Nokia are using innovative, outcome-based business models and cutting-edge technologies to establish various smart infrastructure projects – delivering enhanced experiences and economic growth for people who live, work, visit and operate across the city and broader

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Helping the world's-busiest airport deliver world-class facility services

Every day across the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization supports more than 44,000 flights and 2.7 million passengers. That means more than 2.7 million individual pretzel packets and soft drinks are consumed above 30,000 feet in the air in a day. But the popular airline snacks aren’t the only things that contribute to the overall passenger experience. Numerous assets and processes go into achieving safe, comfortable traveler experiences in our airports. To cater to the needs of travelers, including the annual increase in passenger traffic, airport facilities must deliver services that meet customer expectations while minimizing asset performance disruptions. Unfortunately, managing things like the facility, personnel, operational assets, process efficiency and more can be a time-consuming, costly and daunting task. Did you know we helped the world’s busiest and most efficient airport manage its assets and processes to achieve positive travel experiences for more than 107 million passengers? Read on to find out how… Forming a productive partnership In 2010, Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company, LLC (AATC) hired Jacobs to assist in ensuring a safe, superb experience for the then 240,000 passengers traveling daily through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Jacobs serves as AATC’s facilities management service provider, performing facility maintenance services, including repair, maintenance and operations of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, passenger ramps repairs and related systems for the airport. Service areas encompass 7.2 million square feet of the airport’s Central Passenger Terminal Complex, including 1.20-million-square-foot Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal, domestic concourses, central utility plants, people-mover plane

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Jacobs awarded Tyndall Air Force Base contract

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) was awarded a contract to develop the program requirements and standards that will transform Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) into a visionary Installation of the Future (IotF). Jacobs is contracted as a subconsultant to KBR to support and advance the redevelopment of Tyndall Air Force Base. The objectives of reconstruction are to restore the full operational capability of the installation to serve as the prototype for future IotF's. Tyndall AFB located 12 miles east of Panama City, Florida, sustained a direct hit from Category 5 Hurricane Michael, one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the U.S. in more than 25 years. The devastating storm inflicted immeasurable, lasting damage across the region and resulted in significant damage and destruction across the installation. "We view the post-disaster environment not only as a catalyst to restoring operational capability for the base and its missions, but also to help create a prototypical and definitional future installation with a focus on resiliency and sustainability," said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities Senior Vice President for U.S. Federal Solutions Pankaj Duggal. "The key definitional solutions include robust cybersecurity, SMART ownership systems, high performance buildings, resilient and redundant energy systems, high wind load structural solutions and resilient utility systems." At Tyndall AFB, Jacobs has transitioned the master planning effort into zone development plans and completed 42 program requirements packages which comprise the $2.8 billion Military Construction Program funding request to the U.S. Congress. Additionally, Jacobs is tasked with updating

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Jacobs awarded environmental compliance support services contract with the National Science Foundation

DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been re-selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide environmental planning, compliance analyses, and associated reports and documentation services under a blanket purchase agreement. Jacobs brings to this assignment 19 years of NSF project knowledge gained through the delivery of the current Environmental Compliance Support Services (ECSS) contract, NSF's Arctic Research Support Logistics Services (ARSLS) and National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) programs. "As a long-term partner to NSF, our team is ready to address the agency's environmental requirements and expectations by continuing our collaboration and providing quality execution, responsiveness, innovation, tailored resources and solutions excellence," said Jacobs Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities Global Environmental Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager Jan Walstrom. With a period of performance not to exceed 66 months, the scope of work includes support of NSF's environmental compliance obligations through the preparation of full life-cycle Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including associated supporting studies. Additional services may also include preparation of documents, analyses, studies and correspondence in support of NSF's compliance with such laws as the National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Coastal Zone Management Act and Clean Water Act, as well as with applicable presidential executive orders. NSF is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense."