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Explore the latest announcements, press coverage and company updates showing the solutions we’re creating with clients, the positive difference we’re making in our communities and the value we’re delivering to shareholders. 

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Jacobs to support fleet modernization across Canada

Jacobs has been awarded a contract to support VIA Rail’s Long Distance, Regional and Remote fleet renewal program, modernizing passenger rail service across Canada with new locomotives and passenger cars designed for long-term reliability, accessibility and improved rider experience.
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Jacobs advances major highway modernizations in California

Jacobs has been selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority to provide construction management services for two major highway improvement projects designed to enhance mobility and reduce congestion in Orange County, California.
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Bob Pragada
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Bob Pragada assumes role as Chief Executive Officer

Following its leadership succession plan previously announced in September, Jacobs confirms Bob Pragada has been named Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 24, 2023. He is expected to join the Company's Board of Directors upon certification of the results of its Annual Meeting today.

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Bringing ambitious and like-minded leaders together in Riyadh

Jacobs Women’s Network (JWN) kicked off a movement in Saudi Arabia to explore the value of gender equity in bringing sustainable social value to our communities and the world – and achieve Saudi’s Vision 2030 in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs.)

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Real-time flood forecasting for climate response

Jacobs partnered with the Environment Agency in England to develop a cloud-based platform that improves forecasting and decision-making during flood events. Read for the full details on this game-changing tool and how data-enabled solutions are shaping climate response.