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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 announces new leader for Europe and UK

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Jacobs (NYSE: J) has appointed Richard Sanderson as the company’s new General Manager for Europe and U.K., effective September 29, 2025. Richard brings more than 30 years of experience with Jacobs to his new role. A transport planner by background, he has built a career that spans technical delivery, operational management, sales, and market solutions. Beyond transportation, Richard has worked extensively with clients across infrastructure, energy, water, environment, and urban development, consistently driving innovation, resilience, and positive outcomes for communities. Throughout his career, he has contributed to some of Jacobs’ most complex and high-profile programs, demonstrating a unique ability to integrate engineering, consulting, and program management expertise. Most recently, he served as Head of Sector for Transportation in Europe, where he strengthened client partnerships and advanced strategic priorities, while also championing cross-sector collaboration and sustainability. Jacobs Executive Vice President Keith Lawson commented: “Richard is a highly respected leader with deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of collaboration, building strong teams and lasting client relationships. His leadership style, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire will be invaluable as we continue to grow and deliver impact across Europe and the U.K.” Jacobs incoming General Manager for Europe and U.K. Richard Sanderson added: “This is a hugely exciting time for Jacobs and it’s a privilege to lead such a talented team. We will continue to work with our clients, partners, and the wider industry to bring together Jacobs’ hallmarks of engineering excellence, consulting insight, and

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Jacobs and Dragos collaborate to strengthen cybersecurity at vulnerable US water facilities

Jacobs and industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos are working together to help protect small and medium-sized water utilities in the United States from escalating cyber threats. Through this collaboration, Jacobs will deploy Dragos’ industrial cybersecurity platform alongside its own consulting services to help utilities improve their defenses against increasingly sophisticated attacks. The effort is focused on supporting utilities that often lack the budget or in-house expertise to address vulnerabilities in their operational technology (OT) systems.  The initiative leverages Dragos’ Community Defense Program, which offers no-cost software and services to water and electric utilities with annual revenues under $100 million. Jacobs brings decades of experience with more than 250 U.S. water clients and a deep bench of cybersecurity professionals familiar with the unique challenges of the water sector.  “Cybersecurity threats to U.S. water utilities are more severe than ever,” says Amer Battikhi, executive vice president at Jacobs. “Our longstanding relationships with water utilities across the country put us in a strong position to deliver practical solutions quickly, especially to those most in need.”  CEO and Co-Founder of Dragos Robert M. Lee echoed the urgency: “The threats facing water infrastructure are growing rapidly, but many utilities simply don’t have the resources to keep up. Our work with Jacobs is about scaling industrial cybersecurity support to where it can make the most immediate impact.”  The collaboration comes as federal agencies raise concerns about vulnerabilities in the water sector. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) identified water infrastructure as a frequent target

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From inventory to impact: Helping Wisconsin water systems tackle service line inventories

Since 2022, Jacobs has worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support community public water systems in meeting service line inventory requirements under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Through this collaboration, Jacobs is helping public water systems: Develop and update service line inventories Compile and assess records to identify service line and connector materials Create procedures to verify service line materials Prepare consumer notification materials and templates Resolve inventory-related violations To support this work, Jacobs collaborated with the Freshwater Collaborative and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to provide hands-on training to students from ten universities across the state. These students helped local water systems develop their initial inventories — contributing directly to lead reduction efforts and gaining valuable field experience. “We’re delivering strategic value to Wisconsin communities by helping systems navigate complex regulatory requirements and build resilient, lead-free infrastructure,” says Jacobs Project Manager and Senior Technologist Cathy Wunderlich. “This work is about more than compliance — it’s about building trust, improving infrastructure and protecting future generations.” Jacobs and the DNR will share insights from the technical assistance program at the Wisconsin AWWA Annual Conference this fall. Don’t miss the presentation, “ Developing a Service Line Inventory that Checks all the Boxes: Transforming Challenges into Triumphs” on September 10, 2025. Preparing for what’s ahead: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) The EPA’s final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) builds on the LCRR and includes significant new requirements for public water systems. Compliance

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Celebrating 75 years of Jacobs in Idaho: A legacy built in Boise

In 1950, just four years after CH2M HILL was founded in Corvallis, Oregon, the company opened its second office in Boise, Idaho. What began small has grown into a hub of innovation and service, woven into the fabric of Idaho’s infrastructure and economy. Today, Jacobs, which acquired CH2M in 2017, celebrates 75 years of continuous presence in the Gem State — honoring a legacy of engineering excellence, community collaboration and forward-thinking solutions. “This anniversary is more than a milestone — it’s a celebration of the people, partnerships and purpose that have defined our journey in Idaho,” says Jacobs Boise Office Lead Jeff Hodson. “We’re proud of our legacy and energized by the opportunities ahead to continue building a more sustainable, resilient future for the communities that we serve.” As Idaho has grown, so has Jacobs. The Boise office now serves as home to more than 300 professionals across a diverse portfolio of services. From water and transportation to buildings, energy, environmental consulting and advanced facilities, Jacobs has helped shape Idaho’s progress project by project, decade by decade. A recent example of our impact is the City of Nampa’s $182 million new wastewater treatment plant, delivered a year ahead of schedule and within budget through a progressive design-build approach. The Water Renewal Facility stands as the largest water reuse and design-build initiative in Idaho history. Designed to protect rivers and streams in the Treasure Valley, it also provides up to 15% of Nampa’s summer irrigation needs — an innovative step toward

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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

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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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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 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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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 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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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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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