What Is the Unity of Knowledge and Action? | Eliminating “Knowing but Not Doing” on the Job: Safety and Growth
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already July! It’s going to get really hot from here on out! The sooner you take precautions, the better, so let’s get started right away! Recently, I saw someone on the job repeating the same warning to a young person, saying, “I told you this before, didn’t I!?” …
Labor Shortages in the Construction Industry: What to Cut Before Seeking Efficiency | Examining the Waste of Multiple Registrations for CCUS, Green Sites, and Other Programs
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. June is almost over. This year’s rainy season has been a real one—we’ve been at the mercy of the rain the whole time, lol. Even my Nepalese interns say every year, “The rain in Japan is intense!” ^^ But anyway, the other day, I read an article on Toyo Keizai Online about labor shortages and productivity in the construction industry…
What Is the Earthwork Regulation Act? | An Explanation of How the "Permit Required/Not Required" Status Affects Slope Construction Projects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rainy season has begun, and it’s that time of year when news of heavy rains is reported from all over the country. Every year around this time, we hear stories from somewhere about “embankments collapsing” or “slopes shifting.” One incident that’s still fresh in my memory is the debris flow that struck Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in July of Reiwa 3…
Call for Members: Construction Industry AI Utilization Conference (CAI) | A Group of Civil Engineers Volunteering to Take on the Role of ”Users”
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, whether on job sites or in the office, we’ve really been hearing the term “AI” a lot, haven’t we? That trend is definitely reaching even small-to-medium-sized slope construction companies like ours. But to be honest, the question is, “So, where should we even start?”…
What Are Construction Equipment Emission Regulations? | An Explanation of the 1st through 4th Standards and the Off-Road Vehicle Act
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When I bring generators or core drills to a slope construction site—especially if they’re specialized machines—I’m often asked, “Is this an emissions-compliant model?” Even when buying used machinery, people ask, “What emissions standard is this?” lol. Construction machinery emissions regulations (emissions-compliant construction machinery…)
Balancing Digital and Analog Tools in the Field | I Investigated Why Handwriting Sticks in Our Memories
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. These days, pretty much everything is digital, isn’t it? Nowadays, almost every company handles everything—from estimates and project schedules to photo management—digitally. It’s so convenient that I used to think, “I could never go back to paper…” But here’s the thing: I tend to…
Why Are Subcontractors So Easily Dismissed? | An Entertainment Industry Professional Who Has Worked as Both a Prime Contractor and a Subcontractor Discusses the Relationship Between Prime Contractors and Subcontractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been spending more time poring over blueprints and invoices than planning on-site work, lol. During times like this, I find myself thinking more about “money matters” than the actual construction work. This time, I’d like to step away from technical topics for a bit and talk about “general contractors and subcontractors…”
What’s the Difference Between Apprenticeship and Technical Intern Training? | Enta Explores the True Nature of the “Modern Apprenticeship System” and Its Future Starting in 2027
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to share a story from my recent trip to Nepal, where I was talking with the CEO I was traveling with about the future of technical interns and Japan in the past. During our conversation, we got to talking about how technical interns are similar to apprentices, aren’t they? “Apprenticeship (dechibōkō)…”
Mountain Climbing Is Like Life: A Look from Three Perspectives—Office Workers, Business Executives, and High School Students
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been going hiking. Why do I go hiking? Well… Actually, to be honest, there’s no deep reason behind it, lol. When you search online for “the joys of hiking,” you’ll find all sorts of lofty descriptions—like a sense of accomplishment, breathtaking views, and a feeling of oneness with nature…