Protecting London and the Thames Estuary from tidal flooding, TEAM2100 is a pioneering flood defense program delivered by Jacobs, the Environment Agency and partners. Using innovative asset management, digital technology and sustainable engineering, the program is helping safeguard 1.4 million people and £321 billion of property against the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels.
Jacobs delivered the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s first water design-build project, which provides a reliable and for the first time a sustainable water supply for residences and businesses that will allow for much needed living conditions improvements and economic growth to occur.
The Red Sea is poised to become an exquisite tourism destination that will position Saudi Arabia on the global tourism map. To access this new region, The Red Sea International Airport (RSI) will act as the gateway to the Red Sea archipelago and resorts. Jacobs, along with our team of sub-consultants, was tasked to develop the design for RSI from detailed design through to construction documentation.
The Haweswater Aqueduct has served people in North West England with fresh water since 1955. However, time has taken its toll on the pipeline, and work is needed to update this strategic asset and maintain the high quality of drinking water. Jacobs is working as a strategic engineering partner to United Utilities to deliver this unique project.
Seamless, fast connectivity and easy access to data are two growth triggers for thriving, innovation-led cities. Birmingham is unlocking both through smarter governance to create a predicted $1.3 billion (£1 billion) growth in gross domestic product (GDP) and build a launchpad for successful, digitally-enabled entrepreneurs, businesses and communities, and in turn gain international recognition as a leading digital city.
Expansion to America’s busiest commuter railroad comes on time and under budget
Partnering with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Jacobs served as contractual Construction Manager for the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), delivering comprehensive energy and water savings for the Library and AOC facilities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland.
Greater Manchester required a new water management approach to improve water supply, quality and social, economic and environmental impacts. The solution was created through a silo-breaking partnership: The Greater Manchester Integrated Water Management Plan is an industry-defining, integrated framework that can deliver more value, wider benefits and more sustainable outcomes.
