I Listed All of Japan's "○○-ya" Businesses | Differences in Specialization Between Japan and Overseas, as Seen by Slope Construction and Reinforcing Steel Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In my last post, I wrote a brief article introducing “○○-ya,” but I received feedback saying, “I want to know everything about it” and “Don’t leave out the international locations.” You’re absolutely right. If I only highlight a partial, incomplete picture, it actually makes people wonder, “This is included, but what about that…?”
An Explanation of the Concepts of “Mandatory” and “Optional” (From the Kamino Blog)
Hello, I’m Kamino, a civil engineer and government employee who blogs. One of the “Seven Wonders” of the construction industry is the distinction between “mandatory” and “voluntary.” While many people have a general understanding of the difference between these two terms, almost no one can clearly explain the difference between mandatory temporary works and voluntary temporary works—especially when it comes to temporary works…
Why Bankruptcies in the Construction Industry Keep Happening | A Story About Rejecting an Excessively Low Bid and How to Approach Minimum Unit Prices
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, when I went back to Kagoshima, I stopped by a job site run by a longtime friend of mine who’s been in the slope stabilization business for years. Back then, we both worked as site representatives on a project for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, but now he’s a supervising engineer, managing the site alongside a younger representative…
What Is Gaslighting? | Signs of Psychological Manipulation on Construction Sites and How to Deal with Them
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I heard a term for the first time from an acquaintance. Have you ever heard of “gaslighting”? You’re probably thinking, “What’s that??” lol. I actually just learned about it myself. But anyway, in this post, I’d like to talk about this term, “gaslighting,” in the context of…
What Lies Ahead for Embezzlement in the Construction Industry? | Examining the Nature of Relationships with Subcontractors Through the Takenaka Corporation Case
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. After seeing the news about embezzlement at the Expo construction site, we were talking about it at the job site this morning, saying, “Huh, this isn’t something that only happens to other people, is it?” lol. The construction industry seems small, yet it’s actually quite vast—there’s really no end to stories like this. But enough of that. A while back, there was a case of internal embezzlement at a major construction company…
Why Do Middle-Aged Business Owners and Construction Supervisors Keep Repeating the Same Stories? | Understanding “Didn’t I Already Tell You This?” Through Psychology
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been having a lot more opportunities to talk with various business owners. What’s funny is that I end up hearing the same stories over and over again in such a short period of time, lol. I get the impression this happens a lot with business owners (middle-aged guys?) in their late 40s to 50s, as well as site supervisors—and in a single day…
New Hires: Get Through Your First Summer! | Why You Shouldn’t Make Decisions During the Season When You’re Most Likely to Quit
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, it’s hot. Even at 6 a.m., I’m already drenched in sweat—don’t you just want to take a shower before you even get to work? lol Anyway, this post isn’t about technology; it’s for the new hires who joined us this spring. Young people, hang in there and make it through the summer…
Control Point Navigator and Standard Values Pocket | Director Jou’s Free App Is Transforming Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, Director Jou contacted me to say, “We’re releasing these!” And not just one, but two free apps since the start of July. Both are tools you can use right on the job site. But enough of that. This time, I’ll be covering “Control Point Navigator” and “Standard Values…” released by Director Jou…
Can AI Be Integrated into Drilling Rigs? | Considering the Future of Slope Construction Based on Machines with Control Panels Seen at CSPI-EXPO
Hello, everyone. Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There was one more thing I didn’t get a chance to mention at the CSPI-EXPO the other day. Personally, I actually thought this was the main point, lol. But anyway, this time I want to talk about a machine I saw at the event that really caught my eye. At the CSPI-EXPO…