Jacobs Appointed as Specialist to Rollout Smart Meters in Singapore

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Aug 22, 2019, 07:45 ET

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) has been appointed as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Specialist for PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency's Smart Water Meter Programme roll-out in Singapore. The program is a major step in PUB's transition to a smart utility.

"We have been partnering with PUB for more than 20 years and together we've delivered some significant water infrastructure firsts," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Asia Pacific and Middle East Senior Vice President and General Manager Patrick Hill. "Our appointment as smart meter specialists for this project reflects the ongoing strength of our partnership with PUB and our track record delivering similar projects across the globe."

For the first phase of the Smart Water Meter Programme – which includes the installation of 300,000 automated water meters in new and existing residential, commercial and industrial premises by 2023 – Jacobs will work with PUB to evaluate and advise on meter devices and technology, establish communications protocols and provide insights for enhancing operational efficiency and water savings.

Jacobs was selected following an open tender exercise in April 2019 from eight bidders, based on its extensive experience in the planning and implementation of large-scale AMI water meter projects and a strong global team with knowledge of AMI best practices. The local project team will leverage local experience and deep international domain expertise through Jacobs' global water business to deliver services that meet the unique requirements of PUB.

PUB will use the water consumption data collected to better understand water demand patterns, improve the predictability and stability of supply, optimize water demand management practices and achieve greater operational efficiencies. The data will also be made available to residents and business owners, providing greater insight into their daily water usage.

"Global water challenges are intensifying," said Jacobs Vice President and Global Director for Water Peter Nicol. "By harnessing the power of smart water meter technologies, data analytics, innovative thinking and our extensive project experience, Jacobs is working with PUB to develop more enduring sustainable water management solutions that safeguard this vital resource for the future. This program will clearly set the global standard for other countries to follow."

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector providing solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With approximately $12 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 50,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com, and connect with Jacobs on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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