Jacobs and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) have reinvented water financing for our clients to accomplish more than just secure low interest loans. Ultimately the purpose of WIFIA, our work, and the investment in communities is to bring better water resources and an improved quality of life for a more connected, sustainable world. Jacobs Strategic Consulting Business & Finance Leader Dennis Jackson weighs in on lessons learned in this article.

We are proud three leaders are named on INvolve’s annual EMpower role model lists which recognize and celebrate business leaders and future leaders who are breaking down barriers at work and inspiring the next generation of diverse talent. Read more about how they are demonstrating our commitment to equality.

Jacobs was awarded a new multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering (AE) service contract for the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). This is a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) and supports the Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) of task orders to renovate and upgrade the GAO's headquarters in Washington D.C., as well as the agency's field offices in 11 cities across the country.

Jacobs was presented with three awards from The American Planning Association (APA)Federal Planning Division (FPD). The awards, which recognize teams for outstanding federal planning work, leadership and innovative solutions, were given during the May 12, 2021 virtual awards ceremony as part of the FPD portion of the APA Conference.

Engineering News-Record has ranked Jacobs No. 1 in its list of Top 500 Design Firms in its annual rankings of both publicly and privately held U.S. companies, based on revenue for design-specific services performed in the previous year.

Jacobs today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended April 2, 2021.

Stimulus legislation, both the Rescue Plan Act and the developing infrastructure bill, are creating opportunities for utilities to get essential funding for critical infrastructure projects. In this article Mike Matichich, Jacobs’ lead for our Financial Services consulting team, highlights details on the federal funding available and the opportunities to secure that funding to accomplish priority water and wastewater system needs.

Are we investing enough in lower-carbon sectors and in the natural world? And how do we know whether ‘green’ really does mean green? Jacobs’ Mark Browning and Ariane Brotto report in The Environment magazine.

In support of the global drive to net zero and action on climate change, Jacobs has become a Global Strategic Partner for the World Climate Forum, a recently launched initiative spearheaded by not-for-profit organization World Climate Foundation.

The thirsty southwest U.S. is finding new answers for bringing clean water to residents and businesses. With those answers come new challenges. In this Drinking Water Week article on jacobs.com, read how we’re working throughout the region to actively improve and maintain distribution systems and provide reliable water solutions for tomorrow.

Jacobs was selected by RTS Operations Sdn Bhd to deliver systems consultancy services to help shape the future of rapid transit between Malaysia and Singapore and redefine the travel experience of tens of thousands of passengers who make the trip between the two cities across the strait on a daily basis.

Jacobs has been awarded the role of sole provider for Highways England's Historical Railways Estate (HRE) term contract and is tasked with the maintenance and disposal of over 3,000 assets that make up the estate, including 77 listed structures across the United Kingdom.