Smart Engineering for Hospitals and Schools

Building Connections, Twining’s video podcast, releases its first-ever in-person live panel episode — filmed before a live audience in Long Beach, California, featuring five women at every stage of an AEC career.

HCAI construction closeout is the final and most critical phase of any California healthcare construction project. This article explains what HCAI closeout entails, why it is so critical to project success, and how an experienced testing and inspection firm plays a central role in avoiding costly delays.

Groundwater management is a critical factor in safe and cost-effective construction, especially when working below the natural water table. This article explains the principles of dewatering, explores common techniques and outlines key design considerations such as soil type, excavation depth, and hydrogeological conditions. With proper planning, modeling, and execution, dewatering ensures excavation stability, minimizes risks like base heave and soil saturation, and keeps projects on schedule.