News Jacobs Celebrates LGBTI+ Pride MonthAs the dust settles on the biggest Pride ever, we reflect on Jacobs’ global celebrations and on the progress still to be made for the LGBTI+ community.
NewsA Smart, Collaborative Approach: The Keys to a Resilient Indian Water FutureAn article in the May issue of the Journal of the American Water Works Association explored the factors behind the water challenge in India – and identified steps forward for a more secure water future for the country. In this article, featuring excerpts from the Journal piece, one of its authors, Jacobs’ Rajat Chakraborti shares how his own experiences living in India have inspired his work as a water resources engineer and what he sees as the keys to India’s development going forward.
NewsCharting a Course to Become a Model Utility – A Plan for Mobile’s Water and Wastewater Future Mobile Area Water and Sewer Service is on a mission to becoming a model utility – and we’re supporting their efforts with the development of a 15-year water and sewer master plan. Discover more about our work to deliver a plan for future growth and sustainability of the cultural city once called the Paris of the South.
NewsWhat Motivates You? 3 Outstanding Jacobs Women Share Their StoriesThe Women Builders Council recently honored three Jacobs employees as “Next Generation of Women Builders” and “Outstanding Women of 2019”. In this article, these bold women share how they’re fostering empowerment and creativity through courage to build for the future.
UK Clean Air Day: Making Change TogetherAddressing air pollution is a global priority and national campaigns like the U.K.'s Clean Air Day play an important role in mobilizing people to learn about, and get involved in, pollution-busting activities. We're sharing how, by working together with colleagues and clients, we can design and implement thoughtful solutions that bring about cleaner air and a healthier environment.
Empowering Women, Engaging Men: Spotlight on Jacobs’ 2019 Global Women’s Network SummitFemale leaders and male allies from across the world recently attended the Jacobs Women's Network (JWN) Global Summit in Dallas. Over three action-packed days attendees met with Jacobs executive leadership and industry-leading women from large businesses to share success stories and challenges, learn from current trends and ultimately drive to advance female inclusion and empowerment in Jacobs and beyond.
Supporting London's Sustainable Future: EARTH with John HoldenJacobs Chair and CEO, Steve Demetriou talks to EARTH about Jacobs’ strategic focus for supporting cities globally, as the show heads to London to take a closer look at how we’re helping the city shape a sustainable, resilient future as it prepares for rapid population growth.
Jacobs to Deliver Integrated Project Services for Construction of New Australian Embassy in Washington DCJacobs (NYSE: JEC) will deliver project management and contract administration services to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for the construction of a new Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on the site of the existing chancery.
Jacobs Enhances Wharf Resiliency, Safety with Award-winning ImprovementsOur rehabilitation effort at Apra Harbor’s X-Ray Wharf received one of the Associated General Contractors of America’s 2018 Construction Risk Partners Build America Awards. Here’s what you need to know about the collaborative effort to modernize the WWII-era wharf.
Jacobs Completes Acquisition of KeyWJacobs (NYSE:JEC) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of KeyW.
Jacobs Completes Tender Offer of KeyW Outstanding Shares of Common StockBecause of the tender offer, Jacobs now indirectly owns a sufficient number of shares in KeyW to complete a "short-form" merger under applicable Maryland law without stockholder approval.
Jacobs’ Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 for England, Wales and ScotlandAs the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2018 emphasizes, gender parity is essential to whether and how economies and societies develop and thrive. Developing and employing half of the world’s total talent pool has an immense influence on the growth and future-readiness of economies and businesses globally.
Ohio ACEC Recognizes Dublin Road Water Plant with Grand AwardOne of the largest infrastructure upgrades in Columbus, Ohio’s recent history has resulted in the largest nitrate removal ion exchange facility in the U.S. and the first ozone and biologically active filter treatment combination to be commissioned in Ohio. Find out how the Dublin Road Water Plant team addressed aging infrastructure concerns, implemented advanced treatment technologies to meet regulatory requirements and included sustainable design and energy efficiency elements to reduce operating costs and increase reliability.
Maintaining our Oceans and Conserving Coastal CommunitiesDid you know that keeping the world’s oceans healthy is critical to our survival? Our oceans generate most of the oxygen we breathe, help feed us, regulate our climate, clean the water we drink, offer a pharmacopoeia of medicines and provide limitless inspiration! On World Oceans Day, read about how we’re protecting and enhancing these vital ecosystems.
Jacobs Federal Account Manager Receives SAME President’s MedalThe world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. What if we showed you how SAME’s 2019 President’s Medal recipient, Caroline Roberts, leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges?
Clearing the Air: 8 Jacobs Efforts Improving Air QualityYou may not see air pollution, but it can play a major role in poor health. For World Environment Day, we’re sharing how, by working together to design and implement thoughtful solutions, we can improve air quality and contribute to the world’s social, economic and environmental health.
Calculating the Greenhouse Gas Impacts of Residential WasteWhat if we could make system-wide comparisons of the greenhouse gas impacts across the lifecycle of various solid waste management options? In this piece, Jacobs’ principal technologist Doug Huxley shares how we’re doing just that to help one major U.S. west coast city reduce its community and municipal GHG footprint.
Jacobs Launches New Reconciliation Action Plan as Part of Global Inclusion FocusJacobs has launched its new Innovate Reconciliation
Jacobs Elects Georgette Kiser and Barb Loughran to its Board of DirectorsNew members add backgrounds in transformation, innovation and finance.
Dynamic Delivery: Simulating Melbourne’s Water FutureWith ever-increasing demands and changing treatment regulations, providing sustainable and economical water is more complex a task than ever. In this article, discover how Jacobs’ Replica™ dynamic simulation software creates a digital twin of a system to enhance understanding and simulate innovative solutions to increase performance and reduce risk.
Jacobs Secures New Framework Agreement on Dounreay Decommissioning ProgramLocated in Caithness County, Scotland, the Dounreay site is one of the most complex nuclear decommissioning programs in Europe.
Leveraging Cross-Sector Knowledge to Inform Australia’s Pursuit of a Large-Scale Hydrogen EconomyCan hydrogen live up to its potential for economic growth without compromising Australia’s broader sustainability goals including emissions reduction and water security?
