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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 receives contract for Stanford Medical Center expansion projects

PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif., to continue providing program and construction management services for the New Stanford Hospital and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Expansion Projects. Officials did not disclose the contract value. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, "We are excited that Stanford University Medical Center has involved us in this critical healthcare program, and committed to providing the resources necessary for its successful completion." Since 1959, Stanford Hospital & Clinics (SHC) has been providing excellent healthcare for Palo Alto and surrounding communities. The hospital is known worldwide for providing advanced patient care. The hospital's main facilities are outdated and cannot be brought up to new seismic standards. The new hospital building program proposes a net increase of approximately 824,000 sq. ft. The new facilities will add 144 beds for a total of 600 patient beds and will feature a new Emergency Department. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, which opened in 1991, is a world-class facility devoted entirely to the care of babies, children, adolescents and expectant mothers. The children's hospital expansion project proposes a net increase of approximately 441,500 sq. ft. on the current site. The new facilities will add 104 beds for a total of 361 patient beds on site, new diagnostic and treatment rooms, nursing and support services, clinics, and administrative offices. Leadership of both hospitals is committed to

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Jacobs receives contract for NDOT i-15 south design-build project

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it has received a contract to lead design efforts on the Interstate-15 (I-15) South Design-Build Project for the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). This project includes roadway and bridge design for improvements to six miles of I-15, from Tropicana Avenue to Silverado Ranch Boulevard in Clark County, Nev., to relieve current congestion and prepare for future growth. Jacobs serves as subcontractor to Las Vegas Paving Corporation, the local contractor for the project. Total construction value for project is estimated to be $246.5 million. Officials did not disclose the contract value. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Robert M. Clement stated, "We are excited to be working with Las Vegas Paving on this program, which continues our long-term relationship with NDOT. This is an important project for both Las Vegas residents and our local operations. We're pleased to play a key role in this effort." Jacobs, with annual revenues exceeding $12 billion, is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Any statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. We, therefore, caution the reader that there are a variety of factors that could cause business conditions and results to differ materially from what is contained

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Jacobs receives contract for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission San Joaquin region projects

PASADENA, Calif., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract to provide construction management (CM) services for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) San Joaquin Region Projects. Jacobs will operate as a major subcontractor to PMA Consultants, LLC (PMA). Construction costs for these projects are estimated to be approximately $350 million. PMA's professional CM services contract with the SFPUC is for $28 million and Jacobs' subcontract value is approximately $11 million. The projects are generally located in the California Central Valley on the east side of the Altamont Pass. Projects include construction of 11 miles of new 92-inch diameter pipelines; rehabilitation of existing pipelines; new crossover valve structures; a throttling station to improve emergency pipeline shutdown capability and operational flexibility; Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system upgrades; a new 315-million-gallon-per-day ultraviolet and chemical feed facility; as well as coordination with other concurrent water quality improvement projects. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Robert M. Clement stated, "The opportunity to bring our talents to a third project for the SFPUC's Water System Improvement Program demonstrates the depth and breadth of our construction management capabilities for water projects. This project builds on our history with the Water System Improvement Program and continues our relationship with PMA. We believe our continuing partnership with the SFPUC delivers real benefits to the people in the Bay Area by helping ensure uninterrupted service during emergencies or planned shutdowns for maintenance." Jacobs, with over

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Jacobs receives contract for the North County Corridor in Stanislaus county, Calif.

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to provide preliminary engineering and environmental services for approximately 24 miles of roadway in Stanislaus County, which is one of the fastest growing communities in California. The Joint Powers Authority consists of the County of Stanislaus; the cities of Modesto, Riverbank, and Oakdale; the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG); and the California Department of Transportation. Officials did not disclose the contract value. The work is part of a project that would cost approximately $1 billion to construct and is expected to take about 20 years to complete. The project's primary intent is to provide a high capacity east-west roadway to accommodate anticipated traffic growth in the area, alleviate traffic on parallel roadways, and accommodate multi-modal travel. Jacobs will provide preliminary engineering and environmental services for this four- to eight-lane facility that spans the cities of Modesto, Riverbank, and Oakdale; and the County of Stanislaus. The project is anticipated to have about ten interchanges, five at-grade intersections, and four railroad crossings. The first of this size in the county, the project will serve the regional and inter-regional needs of the Stanislaus County. Jacobs earlier completed a preliminary design for the project and enabled the County to compete for about $91 million in state funds. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Robert M. Clement stated, "Not only will the North County Corridor project bring relief

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Jacobs receives contract for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's bay division regional project

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to provide construction management (CM) services for the Bay Division Regional Project in California. The total installed cost of the construction project is valued at approximately $220 million with a CM contract value of $25 million. The SFPUC supplies drinking water to 2.4 million customers in the four Bay Area counties of Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco. The project will construct approximately 16 miles of 60-inch and 72-inch pipeline, three separate crossover structures along existing Bay Division Pipelines 3 and 4, and upgrades to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Robert M. Clement stated, "We are pleased to again partner with SFPUC--this time for their Water System Improvement Program. The award draws on our broad capabilities in water delivery and is especially heartening since it comes on the heels of our recent win to provide CM services on the adjacent Bay Tunnel Project. It also builds our multi-year partnership with the SFPUC who is a major client for us in the San Francisco area. This is a critical project in helping SFPUC deliver on their commitment to provide reliable, high quality, and affordable water and we're proud to be a part of it." Jacobs, with over 57,000 employees and revenues exceeding $11.0 billion, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally

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Jacobs receives contract from city of Dallas Water Utilities Department

PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the City of Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU) to provide construction management services for their Water Facilities Project Management Program. Jacobs' officials did not provide the contract value, yet estimate construction at $225 million. This program entails improvements to the Bachman and East Side Water Treatment Plants. Originally constructed in 1929, Bachman is DWU's oldest operating treatment plant and East Side is DWU's largest treatment plant with a 440 million-gallon-per-day current rated capacity. Jacobs' services will include construction planning, coordination, and management of projects for a five-year period scheduled which began October 1, 2008, with an option to extend the time of performance for an additional three years. Jacobs will provide project management and serve as the focal point for the coordination and communication between the contractors, design professionals, and DWU's management staff. Jacobs has served as DWU's construction manager since 2003, under their previous $450 million expansion program delivering DWU's critical water supply facilities when needed and without disrupting plant operations. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Bob Clement stated, "We are pleased to continue our long standing track record of service to DWU on this program which is critical to maintain an adequate water supply to the 2.3 million people in Dallas and 22 customer cities." Jacobs, with over 56,000 employees and revenues exceeding $10.0 billion, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally. Any

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Jacobs receives contract for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's bay tunnel project

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to provide construction management (CM) services for the Bay Tunnel Project in California. The project will construct approximately five miles of nine-foot-diameter soft ground tunnel below the San Francisco Bay, two vertical shafts in areas adjacent to the Bay, and a watertight final lining of welded steel pipe. The total installed cost of the construction project is valued at approximately $270 million with a CM contract value of $18 million. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Bob Clement stated, "We are very pleased to be awarded this major tunneling project in the San Francisco Bay Area. The tunnel is one of the most critical elements of the Water System Improvement Program to ensure the delivery of reliable, high quality, and affordable water to 2.4 million customers in the four Bay Area counties of Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco. Our selection is testament to our capabilities to manage tunneling in difficult ground conditions and we are privileged to have the opportunity to help enhance the quality of life for the residents of the region." Jacobs, with over 56,000 employees and revenues exceeding $10.0 billion, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally. Any statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and currently

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Jacobs receives contract from Polk county, Florida, for utilities design services

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from Polk County Utilities to provide professional services relating to water infrastructure projects through a Master Consulting Agreement. Officials did not disclose the contract value, yet noted the contract length is 3 years with two 1-year extensions possible. Jacobs will provide design, permitting, and construction phase services for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities on a task-order basis. In 2005, Jacobs received a similar contract from the County for transportation services. With the addition of this contract for water projects, Jacobs will be able to provide a comprehensive range of infrastructure services, assisting Polk County in its efforts to provide a superior community for current and future residents. Polk County recently won the prestigious title of All-American County by the National Civil League. A principal reason the County was awarded this designation is their 2024 Plan; a shared vision for the future created by Polk County in conjunction with community leaders and residents. This plan includes provisions for sustainable growth and infrastructure management that will stimulate economic development while safeguarding the environment and the quality of life for residents. In making this announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are pleased that Polk County has chosen us for a second general engineering services contract. We look forward to supporting the County with all their infrastructure needs." Jacobs, with over 56,000 employees and revenues exceeding $10.0 billion, provides technical, professional

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Jacobs receives contract to design New Jersey transit portal bridge

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it, in a tri-venture with Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Systems and HNTB Corporation, received a contract from NJ TRANSIT to provide design services for the Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement Project. Jacobs' officials estimate the overall construction value of the project at $1.3 billion, with construction scheduled for completion and revenue service to begin in 2017. The project involves replacing a vital 98-year-old two track railroad swing bridge that crosses the Hackensack River carrying Amtrak's Northeast Corridor train service as well as NJ TRANSIT's Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, and Midtown Direct commuter service to Penn Station in New York City. The existing two-track bridge will be replaced with two bridges on either side of it carrying a total of five tracks. The northernmost bridge will be a fixed bridge with a 50-foot mean high water clearance for marine traffic and will carry three tracks. The second structure, south of the existing bridge, will contain a movable 400-foot long center span with a 40-foot mean high water clearance and will carry two tracks. It will be possible to raise the center span ten feet via a vertical hydraulic lift that will be utilized about ten times a year to accommodate the largest marine vessels navigating the river. Jacobs will provide engineering design services for the portion of the project located west of the Hackensack River. This work includes the design of up to 12

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Jacobs is selected by Children's Hospital of Orange County to manage construction of new patient tower

PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it has been selected by Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to provide construction management services for a new patient tower in Orange, Calif. Jacobs' officials did not disclose the contract value. The project involves building a new 424,300-square-foot patient tower, renovation work within the existing hospital campus, and upgrading the existing central plant facility. The new patient tower will be built in phases through 2020, when the hospital's total bed count is expected to be 380. It will feature innovative patient safety and quality principles and advanced technology. Since opening doors with 62 beds in 1964, CHOC has added many services and facilities to become the regional pediatric healthcare system serving families across Southern California. This latest expansion represents a monumental step towards the organization's vision to become nationally recognized as a premier children's hospital. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Warren Dean stated, "We are excited to help Children's Hospital of Orange County further its national reputation for excellence in pediatric care and community commitment. This project benefits CHOC's staff, patients, and their families by providing a technologically advanced facility to offer the best available care. We look forward to bringing our healthcare construction expertise to bear on this challenging project." Jacobs, with over 55,000 employees and revenues exceeding $10.0 billion, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally. Any statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact

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Jacobs' joint venture team selected for sound transit university link project

PASADENA, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that the Seattle Tunnel and Rail Team (START), a joint venture between Jacobs and CH2M Hill, has been selected to receive a construction management services contract from Sound Transit to extend light rail service to connect the region's three most densely populated urban centers in Washington State -- downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill/First Hill, and the University District. Officials did not provide the contract value; however, the total installed cost of the project is valued at $1.6 billion. The 3.15-mile project entails constructing two parallel tunnels that run northward from downtown Seattle to the University of Washington, with stations at Capitol Hill and on the University of Washington campus near Husky Stadium. It is anticipated that the new addition will start operation in 2016 and add 70,000 daily riders to the regional light rail system. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Kevin McMahon stated, "We are delighted to be selected for this critical extension of the light rail system serving Seattle. We have been providing high quality construction management services on large diameter tunnels in the Puget Sound area for some time now and are committed to leveraging our resources to help Sound Transit meet the challenges of this exciting project and enhance the quality of life for the residents of the region." Jacobs, with over 55,000 employees and revenues exceeding $9.0 billion, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally. Any statements made in this

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Jacobs receives contract for Denver International Airport expansion

PASADENA, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the City and County of Denver, Department of Aviation to provide design services at Denver International Airport (DIA) for the new Concourse C program that also includes design of the Concourse C eastern expansion, a commuter facility, and all infrastructure surrounding the building expansion. Jacobs' officials did not disclose the value of the contract that also provides for final design and services during construction for the infrastructure. The Concourse C eastern expansion includes at least 10 new gates, three levels, and associated public amenities. It is the first major mainline concourse expansion since DIA's opening in 1995, and will enable expanded gate capacity to efficiently accommodate recent operational changes. In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Robert Clement stated, We are pleased to play a significant role in the continued growth of DIA. Our team will be involved in all aspects of the project from design to construction, including aviation planning/architecture, structural, survey, and lighting. Jacobs, with over 55,000 employees and revenues exceeding $9.0 billion, provides technical, professional, and construction services globally. Any statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. We, therefore, caution the reader that there are a variety of factors that could cause business conditions