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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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Sharing is caring, at least when it comes to monitoring water quality

“Few things are more important to providing safe drinking water than controlling disease-causing microorganisms,” at least that’s what Jennifer Liggett, Jacobs environmental scientist, and her fellow co-authors (from the Portland Water Bureau, SPL Consulting Services, Special Pathogens Laboratory and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, respectively) shared in a recent article published in American Water Works Association’s Opflow magazine. The full article, “Preventing Disease from Legionella is a Shared Responsibility,” is the first in a series of Opflow articles that will examine why Legionella – the No. 1 cause of waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. – becomes a problem in some building water systems, how to manage the risk and the challenges in doing so effectively. Legionella is a major public health threat with continued yearly outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease and Pontiac fever, including recent cases in New York and Australia. In 2017, 7,458 cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – that’s more than six times the number of reported cases since 2000. Even more concerning, noted the article, is that many more cases are undiagnosed or unreported. Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment and can be conveyed through water distribution systems to the premise plumbing in buildings, where they may grow in warm water sources such as hot water heaters, storage tanks, pipes, cooling towers, decorative fountains and hot tubs. “By understanding water quality in premise plumbing systems, we can prevent the deterioration of water

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The 2030 commitment: We’re ready. Are you?

The urban built environment is responsible for 75 percent of annual global GHG emissions – and buildings alone account for 39 percent. Eliminating these emissions is key to addressing climate change and meeting Paris Climate Agreement targets. This systemic crisis is well understood in sustainability circles and is slowly being recognized inside institutions and among policymakers. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) created the 2030 Commitment to directly transform the practice of architecture in a way that is holistic, firm-wide, project based and data-driven. By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments and major renovations by 2030. Jacobs recognizes the global reach and ultimate impact we possess to change the circumstances of our environment. Since 2010 when we first signed the commitment, we’ve tracked Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and Lighting Power Density for our projects during the design phase, comparing them to baseline performance values of existing buildings. We use our exemplary projects, like the St. Gobain North American Headquarters as a benchmark for subsequent projects. This project is a prime example of how our integrated design team incorporated integrated energy saving strategies utilizing occupancy sensors to control both lighting and HVAC in setback unoccupied modes, daylight dimming and high-performance LED lighting, which represented a 44 percent savings in lighting energy alone. Saint-Gobain’s LEED Platinum certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership. “We’re determined to take the bold and transformative steps urgently needed to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path,” said

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New TEXRail commuter line opens with golden ticket fanfare

Hundreds of special invitees got to experience a “Wonka-esque” inaugural ride on North Texas’ new commuter rail line, complete with golden tickets and enthralling views from the line’s 27 miles – nine stops and three cities – from Fort Worth, North Richland Hills and Grapevine to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport. Jacobs served as program manager for the new TEXRail line, which officially opened in January. By the end of the first year of operation, Trinity Metro’s new line is expected to serve more than 8,000 daily riders. By 2035, nearly 14,000 riders are projected to ride each day. During the past two decades, sustained growth in Dallas and Fort Worth has increased travel demands along the major roadways within the TEXRail corridor. Existing and committed roadway improvements have not kept pace with traffic volume, resulting in increased congestion and air pollution. TEXRail is one of several transit improvements aiming to address these issues and others in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, the fastest-growing U.S. metro area. In downtown Dallas, Jacobs is partnering with the North Texas Council of Governments to address growing high-density conditions by exploring options for an automated transportation system to better connect and mobilize the thriving population; and we’re also serving as principal design consultant on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)’s 26-mile Cotton Belt commuter line, which, when complete, will connect with TEXRail for a smooth journey throughout the metroplex. And speaking of smooth, during the TEXRail’s free trial period in its first 22 days

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How this top travel destination became more resilient

TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers Choice Awards list. National Geographic’s Best Trips 2019 List. Renowned for its spectacular Mayan ruins, mangrove and palm-fringed islands and direct access to breathtaking reefs such as the Mesoamerican and the Great Blue Hole, Belize frequents travel bucket lists around the world. Each year, more than 400,000 people come to experience the wonder of Belize, generating up to U.S. $400 million ($800 BZD) according to most recent statistics. The country’s economic engine is primarily concentrated in a handful of popular tourist sites – restricting the growth potential and economy, while threatening the sustainability of those few sites, many facing coastal risks from storms and sea level rise. But what if we showed you how the Inter-American Development Bank, the Government of Belize and Jacobs used tools like satellite imagery, big data and drones to broaden and enhance the country’s tourism economy and boost coastal resilience? 60%+ of Belize’s population depends on ecosystem services such as tourism, food, and coastal protection 150 inches of rain hit parts of Belize every year during the rainy season The coast is a highly dynamic, constantly changing environment, and the potential impacts of future climate change and sea level rise, exacerbate the management challenge which that presents. A sound scientific foundation is key for reliable decision-making, but in many parts of the world available data is scarce and of unknown quality. We’ve used state-of-the-art satellite image analysis techniques to rapidly develop a range of key data sets, from topography and bathymetry to

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Discover Italy’s first WELL-certified building, a Jacobs office

More than 90 percent of our time is spent indoors, and the quality of our buildings can impact our productivity and the way we feel. Taking an opportunity to re-think the work environment, one of our local teams decided to ensure their recent office renovation helped promote an attractive, comfortable and healthy environment for those who call the Jacobs Milan office home. When it comes to changing the architectural landscape of Milan and the work environment of corporate clients expecting innovation globally, our architects and interior designers are top-ranked. So, it’s no wonder that when it came time to move one of our own offices to a new location, Jacobs engaged the landlord for a full redesign of an existing mid-rise and later redesigned all the interiors based on latest trends in workplace, including infusing our own corporate focus on sustainability, mental health initiatives and the most innovative workplace strategies. In 2018, our efforts paid off – Jacobs’ Milan office became the first WELL™-certified building in Italy, meeting excellent standards in air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind performance. Launched in October 2014 after six years of research and development, the WELL Building Standard is the premier standard for buildings, interior spaces and communities seeking to implement, validate and measure features that support and advance human health and wellness. To earn WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI), our team needed to follow strict recommendations during the office’s recent renovation, including maximizing access to natural daylight for

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A challenging formula – customized solution blends 3 water sources together

As demands increase, utilities are being challenged to seek out alternative water supply sources, treatment, storage and/or conservation. For Lee County Utilities in southwest Florida, the utility’s overarching goal was to find a cost-effective solution that would provide long term sustainability while increasing capacity. Lee County Utilities’ new Green Meadows Water Treatment Plant (WTP), which celebrated its official opening on October 29th, is the first-of-its-kind plant in southwest Florida, combining new with existing technology to treat water from three different aquifers using the latest, large scale treatment technologies. Jacobs served as the prime engineer on the project, beginning with early evaluations more than a decade ago. Increasing treatment flexibility and reliability while reducing costs The new 14 million-gallons-per-day (mgd) facility replaces an aging lime softening plant, previously in operation for more than 35 years and at the end of its useful life. The Green Meadows WTP includes a reverse osmosis (RO) system (for desalinating brackish well water), paired with an innovative ion exchange (IX) system (cation and anion exchange used to remove iron, hardness and organics from surficial aquifer fresh water), fresh water blending using a third aquifer source, degasification, disinfection and finished water chemical addition. This blend of proven, innovative technologies combined under a single system provides a dynamic, cost effective treatment plant that increases the county’s water supply treatment flexibility and reliability while reducing operational costs and treatment costs by as much as 60 percent. The $75.4 million project – serving up to an estimated 30,000 area homes

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Jacobs-designed expansion at Arlington National Cemetery garners Diamond Award

Each year, more than three million people visit Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, to honor the more than 400,000 service members, veterans and their families laid to rest in these hallowed grounds and learn about the history of our nation. Across 624 acres, the cemetery conducts about 30 funeral services each weekday and approximately 10 on Saturdays, totaling more than 7,000 burials per year. To keep the cemetery open and active well into the future, expansion projects have been a priority. The Millennium project, the first expansion of the cemetery in more than 40 years, developed over 27 acres to accommodate an additional 27,282 interments located either above or below ground. This expansion, which Jacobs provided design services for in a joint venture with Louis Berger (former Amman & Whitney), extends the cemetery’s capacity to the early 2040s. It also supports the cemetery’s long term goal of optimizing interment space that is contiguous with the existing cemetery in order to maintain future operations and preserve the Arlington National Cemetery experience. “It’s been a true honor to design the project to expand Arlington National Cemetery,” said Jacobs Senior Vice President Pankaj Duggal. “The final environment respects those who served in the Armed Forces and provides a place of peace and reflection for their families and visitors.” The Millennium project at Arlington National Cemetery recently received the Diamond Award in the Special Projects category from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York. The awards honor member firms for

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Jacobs, DFW Airport achieve firsts with Runway 17C rehab

When Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport needed to rehabilitate its busiest arrival runway, the goals were to find a solution that used innovative engineering techniques, minimize the time the runway was out of service, support the airport’s commitment to sustainability and keep future maintenance costs low. After more than 30 years of use at the world’s fourth busiest airport, DFW’s Runway 17C/35C was ready for a rehabilitation, becoming the first runway to be fully reconstructed since the airport’s opening in 1974. DFW partnered with Jacobs, its on-call civil engineer, to evaluate the runway and determine options to move forward – and our team made a surprising find. “Since 17C is the most-trafficked arrival runway at DFW, it was expected that after thousands of landings most of the runway would be compromised,” said Jacobs Program Manager Johnny Jackson. “But our analysis showed that the runway’s base and the outer lanes still had a lot of life left, giving us more design alternatives.” With this information, the team presented DFW with eight rehabilitation options for the more than 13,000-foot runway. “Because of the findings under the runway’s surface, we were able to consider a structural asphalt overlay of the existing runway as an alternative to a full concrete replacement.” explained Jacobs Project Manager Brad McMullen. “Ultimately, this is what the airport chose to meet its future needs.” The rehabilitation of 17C marks the first time DFW has used asphalt as a runway surface. The material is weather-resistant and can withstand temperatures

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Jacobs recognized with 11 business achievement awards for environmental and climate change innovations

DALLAS, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been recognized by Environmental Business International (EBI) with 11 business achievement awards for leadership and outstanding performance in its environmental and climate change work in 2018. The annual awards are administered by Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) and Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ), two leading sources of business intelligence in the environmental industry. "Demand for smart, sustainable solutions to address complex environmental challenges continues to grow globally," said Jacobs Global Environmental Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager Jan Walstrom. "These awards stand as a testament to our employees and clients who advance innovative technologies and sustainable approaches to improve the spaces we inhabit and transform communities for the better." In conferring the awards, EBJ and CCBJ recognized the company for its leadership in technology, environmental restoration and remediation, climate change adaptation and resilience and social contribution. Technology-Enabled Approaches The world around us is becoming smarter and more connected – from vehicles, roadways and factories to water treatment plants, entire cities and even technologies that calculate detailed and robust analysis. Advancements in technology will continue to mature and shift how we live and operate in a digital world. By transforming intangible ideas into intelligent solutions, Jacobs is tackling the demands for water supply, smarter infrastructure and flood management. EBJ – Technology Merit: Water Supply: Developed first-of-its-kind sustainable water supply solution for Lee County Utilities in Florida, increasing water supply flexibility and reliability of their treatment plant while reducing operational costs by as

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Greenhouse gas management achievement earns climate leadership award

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry, in partnership with headline sponsor Bloomberg Philanthropies, recognized Jacobs with a Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Achievement Award) at the eighth annual Climate Leadership Awards on March 21, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. Awardees were honored for exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change in their operations and strategies. The Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Achievement Award) recognizes organizations that publicly report verified organization-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and achieve aggressive GHG emissions reduction goals. “This recognition underscores our commitment to reduce our company’s GHG emissions and, on a greater scale, to help our customers integrate low-carbon solutions into their capital projects and operations,” said Jacobs Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. “Following the acquisition of CH2M in December 2017, we redoubled our efforts to strengthen Jacobs’ leadership, providing innovative, sustainable solutions to tackle challenges of urbanization, resource scarcity, climate change, digital proliferation and security.” CH2M, now Jacobs, set a goal of 25 percent reduction in absolute GHG emissions by 2017 for global operations as compared to a 2012 baseline. The company exceeded its five-year commitment to reduce operational GHGs, ultimately achieving a 29 percent reduction since 2012. The company achieved this reduction by implementing a facilities management plan that included reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions for vehicles and buildings at its most energy-intensive project site; improving the efficiency of four LEED-certified headquarters buildings, which are also

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When green building meets red rocks: An eco-friendly mission at 1 of the world’s best venues

There are some places around the world that are so gorgeous or unique they turn any show into an unforgettable experience. Listed among top names like Wembley Stadium and The Fillmore, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre nestled west of Denver, Colorado is believed to be one of the top concert venues in the world. Since its opening in the early 1940s, the massive open-air amphitheater has been one of the most treasured locations for live performances in America. Owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, it includes thousands of seats built on an incline before a stage, all of which sit over 6,400 feet above sea level. Built almost completely by Mother Nature herself, the huge slabs of red stone, each 300 feet tall, frame the seats and make Red Rocks the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. The Red Rocks have hosted legends like the Beatles, the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, and currently holds more than 155 shows per year. This venue holds a special place in the community – it's one of two Denver Historic Landmarks, and it's considered sacred by 32 Native American tribes. Due to its stunning geological attributes, it's easy to understand why the Red Rocks Amphitheatre was previously one of the Seven Wonders of the World and currently listed as National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service and Department of the Interior. With the venue’s growing popularity, the City of Denver needed a new building to

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Jacobs-CDOT Big Thompson Canyon repair lauded as ENR "Best of the Best" project

DALLAS, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) -- The fall of 2013 marked one of the costliest natural disasters in Colorado history – causing nearly $4 billion in destruction. Extensive rainfall in Big Thompson Canyon resulted in flow surges exceeding the 500-year flood event, completely washing away major sections of roadway, access bridges and retaining walls. The devastation, reminiscent of the 1976 flood that killed 143 people, prompted the Colorado Department of Transportation to not only implement a short-term end solution; rather, they committed to completing emergency, temporary repairs, followed by a flexible and resilient permanent solution – for which they engaged Jacobs. Jacobs served as the prime consultant and design lead for the US 34 Big Thompson Canyon Permanent Repair project, a construction manager-general contractor delivery, which included 23 miles of design, construction and traffic control measures. During the flood, damages to the road cut the canyon residents off from emergency services forcing more than 800 people to be evacuated to safe areas via helicopter. "This project was about more than just restoring a 23-mile long section of highway. It was about restoring the community's sense of security," says Jacobs Global Vice President of Transportation Kevin Slack. "Residents in the Big Thompson Canyon experienced an event that took lives, wiped away homes, cars and much of the highway connecting their communities. With the canyon inaccessible by vehicles, the airlift operations that took place in the days after the flood were second only to those conducted for Hurricane Katrina