Twining Consulting, Inc.

06/09/2026

Five women. Five career stages. One honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a career in AEC.

This Thursday, our first-ever LIVE Building Connections panel brings together voices from across the industry, from early career to founder, to talk about the real stuff: navigating a field that wasn't built for them, the moments that almost made them walk away, and what they want the next generation of women in AEC to inherit.

Join in on the conversation. Spots are limited!

📍 Long Beach, CA · June 11 · Networking Happy Hour 4 PM · Panel 5 PM
🎟 Register: https://ow.ly/wufq50Z9use

06/01/2026

Let us introduce the women of our upcoming LIVE panel. 👇

On June 11, Building Connections is hosting its first-ever live, in-person panel episode celebrating women in AEC. Hear our panelists talk about their experiences and hopes for our industry.

Here's who you'll hear from:

Robin Thorne — Founder & CEO, CTI Environmental. Inducted into Drexel's Circle of Distinction. Founder of DemoChicks, a non-profit for young women interested in STEM.

Yiwen Bu, PhD, PE, LEED AP — VP Concrete Insight, Twining. Forensic concrete expert and lab leader.

Claudia Saddik, EIT — Civil Engineering Asst., Port of Long Beach. CSULB grad. Advocate for women in civil engineering.

Shelly Anghera, Ph.D. — VP & Principal Scientist, Moffatt & Nichol. Environmental science & dredging industry expert.

Margaux Burkholder, P.E, S.E., Principal - licensed structural engineer with 16 years of design experience in the Los Angeles area.

Moderated by Stacy Williams, Director of Client Services, Twining.

📍 Long Beach, CA · June 11 · 4 PM
🎟 Register here: https://ow.ly/rNn950Z5TR6

05/28/2026

What you don’t see in a concrete slab is what makes it strong.

Anthony Fielding and Aziz Mikhail, our field inspectors, take you behind the scenes to break down how rebar and post-tensioning (PT) strands work together. Rebar is set at specific heights using supports, while PT cables are placed higher and lower throughout the slab to create a wave-like profile based on the design. Aziz ensures the rebar is at the correct height, grade, size, and that the PT cables are placed where required and the type of PT cable utilized.

After the concrete is poured and reaches the required strength, the PT cables are stretched using a hydraulic jack, anchored into place, and sealed for protection. This process adds critical strength and helps the slab perform over time.

It’s a quick look at the precision, expertise, and care that go into every project we touch.

05/27/2026

You're Invited to Join us for Something We've Never Done Before.
The First-Ever Building Connections Episode Recorded In Front of a Live Audience!

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), we're bringing together an incredible group of women from across our industry for a candid panel discussion about their experiences, careers, and hopes for the future of AEC.

This panel was built intentionally. Each of these leaders brings a different background, career stage, and perspective to the table.

Join us Thursday, June 11, from 4-6 pm | Twining Headquarters, Long Beach
Wine and charcuterie networking hour from 4-5 | Panel recording starts at 5 pm

Spots are limited so RSVP to save a spot!

https://ow.ly/x6QF50Z4QHi

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication have given us the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect with gratitude and spend time with those who matter most. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Each quarter, we recognize employees throughout the organization. We call it the Culture Champion Award. This award is to highlight an individual's hard work and embodies the company's core values.

This quarter, we want to congratulate Julie Thome, Director of Structures Business Development! Sitting in our Northern California office, she leads with integrity and swiftness. Thank you, Julie for all of your hard work!

05/18/2026

Our annual Twining Day at Angel Stadium was a memorable one! It was great to come together as a team to watch the Angels take on the Dodgers. Events like this are a wonderful reminder of the value of connection. Bringing together colleagues from across departments and creating space to strengthen relationships with those we don’t often get to see in our day-to-day work.

05/06/2026

We're excited to sponsor and attend California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing Mixer in San Diego next Thursday!

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04/30/2026

Ever wonder why so many healthcare projects in California open late? Even when construction wraps on time?

The answer is often in the closeout. 📋

HCAI (California's Department of Health Care Access and Information) has one of the most rigorous regulatory processes in the country, and for good reason. These buildings save lives. But navigating construction closeout without the right team can turn weeks into months.

We just published a new blog on exactly this topic: what it takes to get a healthcare facility across the finish line.

Whether you're an owner, GC, or project manager working on a hospital or clinic in California, you'll want to read this one.

💬 What's the biggest challenge you've faced during an HCAI closeout? We'd love to hear from the people in the field.

HCAI Construction Closeout: What It Takes to Open a Healthcare Facility on Time

04/28/2026

POV: Our Inspectors on a project located in Irvine. What type of inspection do you think we conducted?