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…
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…