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Global pathogen early warning system critical, report says

Report from Council on Strategic Risks shows gaps to be addressed to prevent future pandemics.

What’s at the end of the tunnel? A cleaner Potomac river, that’s what

An innovative tunnel system and the largest infrastructure project in the City of Alexandria, Virginia’s history has its first shovel in the ground. On September 30, 2021, officials from Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), Alexandria’s regional wastewater authority, and City officials gathered on the banks of the Potomac River at the future location of the Outfall 001 drop shaft and diversion structures to celebrate the beginnings of a construction project that was envisioned when AlexRenew assumed ownership of the City’s combined sewer outfalls in 2018. The event included a groundbreaking ceremony, a performance from The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drum, and a formal announcement by the Alexandria town crier.

Jacobs has joined the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) as corporate partner

With a long-standing relationship, Jacobs and IEMA are formalizing their commitment to collaborate on a range of initiatives to advance environmental and socio-economic sustainability.

Jacobs delivers collaborative research with UK water industry research providing a vision and pathway for a circular economy in water

Responding to UKWIR’s call to deliver collaborative research to answer one of the 12 Big Questions, namely how to maximize recovery of useful resources and achieve zero waste by 2050, Jacobs worked with Brunel University London and Allied Waters, to provide a vision and path forward for the water sector’s circular economy journey.

Jacobs wins Nunn-Perry award from DOD office of small business programs

Prestigious award recognizes superb performance by Mentor-Protégé Program participants.

US infrastructure investment and jobs act impacts for drinking water systems

In this article, Jacobs Global Technology Leader for Drinking Water Quality Jennifer Liggett, Global Drinking Water & Reuse Solutions Director Russell Ford, and Financial Services Consulting Team Lead Mike Matichich, summarize the recent H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act legislation, including what the investments and opportunities are for the water sector and how funding may be accessed.

Redefining coastal squeeze: A report for the environment agency

Jacobs Global Technology Director - Coastal Planning & Engineering Professor Nigel Pontee recently led the production of a report for the UK Environment Agency which will inform future assessment of coastal squeeze and the requirement for the creation of compensatory habitat.

Jacobs selected to help AstraZeneca retrofit Ohio manufacturing facility

Jacobs was selected to provide engineering, procurement, construction management and commissioning / qualification / validation (EPCMCQV) to retrofit AstraZeneca’s West Chester, Ohio manufacturing facility to deliver a potential vaccine to fight COVID-19. Jacobs’ work includes upgrading an existing idle Fill