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Dallas Firm Jacobs Lands $517M Contract in Austin ISD’s $2.4B Modernization
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Sep 14, 2023
As urban areas grow fast, modernizing dated school facilities is an increasing challenge for districts. Jacobs says its Austin contract includes renovations, technology upgrades, and new facilities aimed at bolstering student mental health, nutrition, and athletic programs.
by David Seeley |
Sep 12, 2023
Williams was just one of the experts on hand at the Dallas Regional Chamber's late August Q3 Executive Circle event. Presented by McKesson at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters, the panel focused on the impact of AI on how companies do business and shared practical insights into how companies can navigate and utilize AI.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 20, 2023
Jacobs will support design and development of a micro modular power reactor from Seattle-based Ultra Safe Nuclear. Jacobs' Karen Wiemelt says the reactor—designed to harmonize with renewables—"has the potential to assist the world's energy transition and take nuclear power into a new era."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 6, 2023
Texas still reigns as the state hosting the most Fortune 500 companies. Plus, this year's list breaks a glass ceiling with 52 women at the helm of Fortune 500 companies.
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L to R: Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada and Steve Arnette, EVP and President of CMS. [Photos: Jacobs]
Dallas-Based Jacobs to Separate Its Critical Mission Solutions Business
by Lance Murray | May 11, 2023
Jacobs is one of the world's largest professional services and engineering firms. "By separating CMS, we will streamline our business portfolio and transform Jacobs into a higher-growth, higher-margin company more closely aligned with key global mega trends and growth sectors," CEO Bob Pragada said.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 28, 2023
Irving-based RailPros has hired veteran executive Marco Loureiro as chief operating officer of the company that focuses exclusively on providing services to freight, passenger, and transit rail carriers across North America....
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by David Seeley |
Apr 25, 2023
Fusion—the nuclear reaction that powers the sun and stars—may one offer a solution to sustainable, carbon-free energy for everyone on earth. To drive that goal, 35 countries have supported the ITER nuclear fusion research center in Provence, France. The world's largest and most powerful fusion device is currently being built there—and Dallas-based engineering giant Jacobs has signed on to help advance it.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 16, 2023
These standouts—startup founders, tech pioneers, educators, creators, social innovators, and business leaders—are transforming entire industries and making waves in their respective fields.
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Jacobs Executive Chair and former CEO Steve Demetriou joins Arcosa board. [Image: Jacobs]
Jacobs Executive Chair Joins Arcosa’s Board as Independent Director
by Lance Murray | Feb 2, 2023
Well-known North Texas business executive Steven J. Demetriou has been elected as an independent board member by Arcosa Inc., a Dallas-based provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions.
Demetriou is executive chair of the board of Jacobs Solutions Inc., a Dallas-based global professional services company that designs and deploys technology-centric solutions for many of the world’s most complex challenges....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 26, 2023
Dallas-based Jacobs announced that Claudia Jaramillo will become executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 14. Jacobs is one of the largest professional companies in the world.
She currently is executive vice president, strategy and corporate development, and she will succeed Kevin Berryman, who will then serve as special advisor to Jacobs Chief Executive Officer Bob Pragada, who assumed that role earlier this month succeeding Steve Demetriou....
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 24, 2023
Bob Pragada took the reins of leadership Tuesday as CEO of Dallas-based Jacobs, one of the largest professional services companies in the world.
Following its leadership succession plan announced in September, Pragada also is expected to join the company’s board of directors upon certification of the results of its annual meeting....
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Dec 14, 2022
Dallas-based engineering giant Jacobs has been awarded a $99.8 million Underwater Launch Test Capability services contract with the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana. Jacobs will provide integration and activation of special test equipment, verification, and commissioning services of the new "state-of-the-art" test facility. It will also support launch test operations.
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Follow the Money: Jacobs Lands Nearly $4B NASA Contract; Dallas’ ReCode Therapeutics Adds $120M to Series B Raise, and More
by Kevin Cummings | Jul 11, 2022
Plus, Enhabit Home Health Hits the NYSE, Irving Web3 Investor Raising Two New Funds, TPG leads $750M raise in clean energy firm; Coppell-based Neurolens raises $2.7M; Fort Worth's Jet Health raises $1M; Frisco edtech startup Meritize lands funding; Honeywell acquires Fort Worth nitrile glove maker Rhino Health USA; and more North Texas-related deals.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 7, 2022
For 50 years, Dallas-based engineering giant Jacobs has partnered with NASA on its exploration of space. Now—as NASA's largest services contractor—it's been awarded nearly $4 billion to provide engineering, scientific products, and technical services at NASA's Johnson Space Center for another decade to come.
"Jacobs remains well positioned to support the future of human space exploration," says its chair and CEO, Steve Demetriou.
"Jacobs remains well positioned to support the future of human space exploration," says its chair and CEO, Steve Demetriou.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 18, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from Ecobat, Wingstop, ActivePure Technologies, Communities Foundation of Texas, Texas Health Resources, and other area organizations.
Plus, meet the UT Arlington professor helping to lead a NASA mission.
Plus, meet the UT Arlington professor helping to lead a NASA mission.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Mar 4, 2022
In this week's roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you'll also find news from XpressDocs, Alternative Biomedical Solutions, Ventra Health, VAZATA, Medecision, Firehouse, Six Flags, TCU, nDivision, and Gamestop.
Plus, The Real Estate Council unveils its 2022 board and executive committee.
Plus, The Real Estate Council unveils its 2022 board and executive committee.
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