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…
What Is Secondary Thinking? | A Practical Approach to Thinking Through to the “Consequences of Consequences,” and the Speed of Shifting Between the Concrete and the Abstract
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s gotten really hot all of a sudden, hasn’t it? This time of year is still perfect for using air-conditioned clothing, so let’s make the most of it!! But enough of that. In this post, I’d like to write about “secondary thinking.” The other day, I read about this in a book and thought, “That makes sense,” so I decided to…
3 Handy On-Site Gadgets Found at CSPI-EXPO 2026 | Zojirushi Hoist, Bone Conduction Wireless, and HeatSEE
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’d like to tell you about the CSPI-EXPO that took place last month at Makuhari Messe. lol I go to all kinds of events every year. Among them, I showcase things that make me think, “Wow, this is something!!” with the hope that you’ll all be able to use them quickly and conveniently on the job…
Excel Quirks | Why Calculation Results Drift Due to Accumulated Fractional Places, and a Look at IEEE 754
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever set up a quantity calculation in Excel only to find that “when you add everything up, there’s a 1-yen discrepancy compared to your manual calculation”? Even when estimating costs for slope construction—where you apply formulas like area × unit price × consumption tax—there’s always a discrepancy of 1 yen or 1 m² in the final row. This…
Discount Negotiation Process for General Contractors | How Profits Are Eroded by Purchasing, Construction, and Site Personnel
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been really into this lately! I use it to massage the soles of my feet, and it feels amazing!! Stimulating the soles of your feet is good for your health, and it just makes you feel great! I highly recommend this foot reflexology roller! Especially when sitting…
Slope Construction Work with Foreign Workers | The 2027 “Training and Employment System” and What Construction Sites Want to Communicate About Construction Practices
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? The New Enta Slope Management School has been expanding globally lately, and it’s being translated into various languages and shared all over the world lol. You can select a language in the bottom right corner! Nepali, Indonesian, Tagalog, English, Vietnamese…
When Inspectors Are Too Demanding During Final Inspections | Evaluating Workmanship Based on “Specifications” Eliminates Subjectivity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The first half of the fiscal year is over, and summer is really kicking into high gear. It’s hot on site, paperwork is piling up—to be honest, this is the toughest time of year, lol. And once summer passes and fall and winter roll around, the final inspection is waiting for us. So, here’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, lol. But enough of that…