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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 awarded contract from Los Angeles County Department of Public Works

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it has received an award from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to provide project management/construction management and project controls support services for the design, renovation and construction of multiple facilities at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Downey, Calif. The overall program budget is up to $400 million. The project, which comprises multiple buildings on a 51-acre site, includes the renovation and rehabilitation of an historic building; a new patient tower addition; two medical office buildings; demolition of multiple structures; and landscape/hardscape of over half of the site. Additionally, it includes design management and coordination with involved jurisdictions including the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development and the State Historic Preservation Office. The project is expected to be delivered using both job order contracting for make-ready work and design-build for the major building portions. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, "We are proud to be part of the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center renovation and revitalization effort. We support their vision of restoring health, rebuilding life and revitalizing hope." Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center provides specialized care for patients with a variety of life-changing injuries. The hospital is recognized as an international leader in rehabilitation medicine and clinical research. Rancho is one of the largest rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, serving approximately 4,000 inpatients and 71,000 outpatients annually. Jacobs is one of the world's largest

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Jacobs receives contract from Chesapeake bay bridge and tunnel commission

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission (CBBT) to serve as the design manager for a new tunnel along the 23-mile toll crossing at Thimble Shoals Channel between Virginia Beach, Va., and the Delmarva Peninsula. Company officials did not disclose the contract value. The new two-lane passageway, which is expected to parallel one of two existing immersed tunnels, provides additional capacity so that when incidents or repairs close one tunnel the other is available. In addition, the new tunnel allows for one direction of traffic per tube which better accommodates peak season traffic and makes the crossing safer for all travelers. Under the terms of the design management contract, Jacobs is completing project development, including the tunnel, associated bridges, and artificial islands, to support the District’s design-build procurement. Jacobs is also managing procurement and providing support to the CBBT in reviewing technical requirements of the design-build proposals and final award of the design-build contractor. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Randy Pierce said, “We are delighted to provide support for this important project and are honored the Commission continues to turn to us as their partner.” The CBBT Executive Director stated, “Jacobs is to be commended for their excellent proposal and presentation that distinctly expressed their design, procurement, and project management experience that together with their collective skillsets will be integral to the success of this milestone project.” Jacobs is one

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Jacobs on joint venture team selected for Florida DOT’s i-4 ultimate project

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that its joint venture with HDR is part of the I-4 Mobility Partners team selected by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to deliver the I-4 Ultimate Project in Orange and Seminole Counties, Fla. I-4 Mobility Partners is comprised of Skanska Infrastructure Development and John Laing (Concessionaire), Skanska, Granite, Lane Construction Joint Venture, and HDR and Jacobs as the Design Joint venture. Under the terms of the contract, the HDR/Jacobs joint venture is delivering final design of the project, including roadway/traffic control, drainage, structures, intelligent traffic systems, signing and signalization, lighting, landscaping and aesthetics. The $2.32 billion I-4 Ultimate project includes the reconstruction of 21 miles of I-4; reconstructing 15 major interchanges, constructing more than 140 bridges, adding four variable priced toll express lanes in the median, and completely rebuilding the general use lanes along the entire corridor. The project is being procured by FDOT as a public-private partnership (PPP). In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Randy Pierce stated, “We are delighted to be on the team selected to deliver this historically significant project for FDOT. It is a tremendous opportunity for us to bring our world-class global engineering and infrastructure experience together with our deep understanding of the local market in Florida. We look forward to working with HDR and the other members of I-4 Mobility Partners to help FDOT reach its goals for this project.” The PPP’s concession agreement sets the concessionaire’s responsibility to design, build

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Jacobs honored with three national excellence awards by American Council of Engineering Companies

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was honored with three awards at the 2014 American Council of Engineering Companies ( ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards Gala. ACEC’s annual Engineering Excellence Awards recognize preeminent engineering achievements from throughout the world, using criteria such as uniqueness and originality, complexity, and technical, economic and social value. Jacobs received Honor Awards for its work on two projects: The Chicago Department of Aviation’s Runway 10C-28C and Associated Taxiways project at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill; and Texas A&M University’s superior-efficiency power plant upgrade at its campus in College Station, Texas. Jacobs also won a National Recognition award for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Hwy 169/I-494 Interchange Reconstruction Project in Hennepin County, Minn. For the project at O’Hare International Airport, Jacobs was part of a joint venture team that included AECOM, Milhouse Engineering & Construction, and Delta Engineering Group. With a total project budget of $1.3 billion, the design of new Runway 10C-28C included paving, lighting, marking, grading, drainage, service roads, airfield utilities, cargo tunnel, two cargo aprons, and navigational aids as well as project phasing and coordination with other enabling and ancillary projects. Delivered ahead of schedule and on budget, the project provided O’Hare with a parallel runway system that increases capacity and efficiency, representing a nearly $4 billion economic impact. At Texas A&M University, Jacobs provided full-service design of the campus’ cogeneration plant, including combined heat and power (CHP) and electrical system design, construction administration, and commissioning. The

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Jacobs awarded contract from the Delaware Department of Transportation

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract from the Delaware Department of Transportation to provide transportation homeland security, incident and event planning, and engineering support services. Officials did not disclose the contract value, however noted that the contract is in effect through 2018. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing transportation system related homeland security planning, engineering, implementation and training; incident and event management planning; homeland security reviews, inspections and analysis of existing transportation system infrastructure. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We are very pleased to receive this award from the Delaware Department of Transportation and look forward to supporting them in meeting their homeland security and event management goals.” Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical professional and construction services. 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. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our 2013 Form 10-K, and in particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk Factors, 3 -

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Jacobs awarded seawall contract from Seattle DOT

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sep. 17, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was awarded a contract from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for Construction Management Services on the Elliott Bay Seawall Project (EBSP) in Seattle, Wash. Officials estimate the construction value to be $300 million for Phase 1 of the project. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is managing the construction of approximately 3,700 feet of new seawall infrastructure in an urban waterfront area that supports public recreation, tourism and commerce. Jacobs’ scope of work includes oversight, inspection, monitoring, coordination and documentation of the project. The EBSP replaces the existing seawall with a structure that meets current safety and design standards by replacing deteriorated seawall structures that were constructed between 1916 and 1934. Phase 1 of the project, expected to begin in September 2013, replaces the most deteriorated sections of the central seawall. The City of Seattle is planning a second phase of work for the northern seawall as funding is available. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We look forward to leveraging our significant experience with large construction projects in urban environments to deliver the Elliott Bay Seawall Project, which is vitally important both in terms of public safety and as a foundation for the redevelopment of Seattle’s vibrant waterfront district.” Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are

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Jacobs receives ACEC engineering excellence award for University of Oklahoma utility plant

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- May. 14, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it was honored with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Award for the University of Oklahoma (OU) Utility Plant 4 project in Norman, Okla. Jacobs provided full-service architecture and engineering, including construction administration, on OU’s new utility plant. The $65 million project was designed to produce chilled water and a combined heat and power/cogeneration system for the campus to efficiently meet long-term energy and power needs, while reducing energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, “We are honored and pleased to be recognized by the ACEC for our work at OU. It is a privilege to have designed this award-winning facility in support of our client’s commitment to sustainability today and in the future.” The annual Engineering Excellence Awards program honors the most outstanding achievements of the engineering profession. Projects from throughout the world are rated on the basis of uniqueness and innovative applications; future value to the engineering profession; perception by the public; social, economic, and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of the client/owner's needs, including schedule and budget. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. 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

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Jacobs project selected by ENR as “best of the best” in 2012

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mar. 12, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that the Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) located in Gwinnett County, Ga. received the 2012 Best Civil Works/Infrastructure Award from Engineering News-Record (ENR). Jacobs worked on the project as part of an integrated team with Gwinnett County, providing engineering and construction management for the 22 million gallons per day water reclamation facility. The new plant replaced five other wastewater treatment plants and was the first in the county to use advanced membrane bio-reactor technology. The $245 million project was completed 12 months ahead of schedule for $5 million less than the projected investment. Additionally, the plant operations center achieved LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, “We are delighted to share the success of this project with Gwinnett County. The Yellow River WRF is a great example of how an integrated team can work seamlessly together to deliver an award-winning project.” Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. 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. For

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Jacobs designs and builds award-winning facility for Novartis

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Feb. 12, 2013 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that a project it executed on behalf of Novartis received a 2013 Facility of the Year Award (FOYA) from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), INTERPHEX and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine, sponsors of the awards program. The U.S. Flu Cell Culture Facility at the Novartis Campus in Holly Springs, N.C. received the FOYA for Process Innovation. The facility uses an innovative cell culture technology to manufacture seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines. Judges cited the creative solution of containment convertibility that allows the facility to run at lower levels to reduce operating costs during routine seasonal influenza production, yet still maintain the capability of operating at higher containment levels when required. Jacobs provided design services, engineering, procurement and construction management for the facility. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Bob Pragada stated, “It was a privilege to work with Novartis on their award-winning facility. We appreciate their continued trust in us, and value our long-standing relationship.” The FOYA program recognizes pharmaceutical manufacturing projects that use new and innovative technologies to enhance project delivery and reduce production costs of high quality medicines for patients worldwide. Another Jacobs project was named the overall winner of the 2012 award. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking

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Jacobs receives subcontract for bridge design

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dec. 18, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it is the lead design sub-consultant to Walsh Construction Co., the company selected as the preferred bidder for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s ( KYTC) Downtown Crossing Interstate 65 bridge over the Ohio River in downtown Louisville, KY. Officials estimate the construction value to be $860 million. Under the terms of the sub-consulting agreement, Jacobs is responsible for the design of a signature cable-stayed bridge, a major interchange in Louisville and a smaller interchange and connection on the Indiana side of the Ohio River. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are delighted to be on Walsh Construction’s world-class team for this project. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help KYTC meet the cross-river transportation needs of the Louisville and Southern Indiana region." Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. 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. For a description of some of the factors which may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements please refer to our

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Jacobs receives contract for San Francisco BART projects

PASADENA, Calif.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dec. 11, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to provide on-call construction management services supporting the agency's Capital Improvement Program and delivery of design-bid-build, design-build and procurement projects. The contract has a maximum value of $20 million. Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is furnishing professional construction management services for five years, including resident, field and office engineering services; inspection services; constructability analysis, hazard analysis and safety certification; surveying; material testing; noise and vibration monitoring and data analysis; independent quality assurance oversight; cost and schedule management; coordination with other agencies; and claims management. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are pleased to help progress BART's Capital Improvement Program and objectives to expand and modernize the system that, in turn, helps enhance the quality of life for residents across the region." The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) serves the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and suburbs in San Mateo County. BART operates five lines on 104 miles of track with 44 stations in four counties. BART is considered the fifth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States with an average weekday ridership of more than 350,000 passengers. Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Statements made in this release that are not

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Jacobs/CH2M Hill joint venture awarded additional contract from sound transit

PASADENA, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Oct. 30, 2012 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that its joint venture with CH2M HILL received a contract from Sound Transit of Seattle, Wash. for the Northgate Link Extension Project. The seven-year construction management contract has a value of $75.5 million. The Jacobs/CH2M HILL team is currently working together on Sound Transit's University Link (U-Link) Project, a light rail extension connecting downtown Seattle and the University of Washington to the north. The Northgate Link Project is extending the line 4.2 miles farther north from the University to the urban village of Northgate, and includes two 3.6-mile twin bored tunnels, two underground stations, and an arterial guideway with a light rail station. This expansion greatly increases transit capacity to the highest ridership corridor in the region. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are very pleased to be selected for this important extension project, and to have the opportunity to continue leveraging our resources to deliver high quality construction management services for Sound Transit." Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. 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