The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry boasts a myriad of professional opportunities across multiple disciplines. Looking down a freshly paved interstate highway or craning your neck upwards at the peak of a skyscraper, it becomes apparent that these projects are a result of many great minds collaborating to make it all happen. We know… Continue Reading

Cold-recycling of asphalt is an effective method enabling agencies to conserve valuable resources during rehabilitation of distressed roads. At Twining, we are continuously seeking to improve our understanding of cold-recycled asphalt performance and investigate the impact of the Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) gradation and RAP binder content on properties of cold-recycled asphalt at a given… Continue Reading

Many commercial property owners in California hardly take the time to inspect their roofs, because they see it as an optional activity and a waste of precious time and resources. For them, as long as the roof is not leaking, there is no need to bother with it. While the mantra “If it isn’t broken… Continue Reading

Twining is proud to participate in National Safety Stand Down Week. We have a unique niche in our industry as engineers, scientists, and inspectors. Although we are not builders, we work side by side with contractors on active construction sites across the state of California. This is why I have chosen to review the topic… Continue Reading

The world we live in today would look very different without steel. These five facts about steel will help you reach a better understanding of the role it plays in your life.   #1: Steel is Highly Recyclable Did you know that steel is one of the most frequently recycled products in the world? According… Continue Reading

Every construction project on which Twining is engaged involves a degree of risk.  This risk is spread among all the participants in the project, whether actively performing construction services or passively investing in the development.  Examples of project risks include injury to workers at the construction site, damage to partially-constructed improvements by hazards such as… Continue Reading

Daylight savings was implemented the concept was invented in the early 1900’s by Germans in an attempt to converse energy resources. Currently only three places in the United States don’t observe Daylight savings (Arizona, Hawaii, and a county in Colorado.) I spent most of my childhood in Arizona so I have never been a fan… Continue Reading

We are excited to announce that DRP Consulting, Inc. was acquired by Twining, Inc. The new company is TI DRP, LLC, doing business as DRP, a Twining Company. This enterprise marks an incredible opportunity for DRP and our clients. Twining is the established leader in construction testing services in California, with an impressive range of… Continue Reading

Why does a company like Twining need to rebrand? Twining has a long-established brand name, known and respected in industry. Over our 100 years in business, we have had the good fortune to occupy the first position in the market for services we provide. Branding is a vehicle that can carry and deliver important quantifiable and… Continue Reading