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…
Monthly Wage Gap Between Foreign and Japanese Workers in the Construction Industry | Analyzing the Latest Data on Technical Intern Training Programs (Types 1, 2, and 3) and the Specified Skilled Worker Program
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re now in the second half of May, and it feels like things are slowly starting to pick up on site. This year, it feels like we’re barely managing to keep the work coming in. And lately, no matter which company I visit, the conversation always turns to foreign workers (lol). “We’re getting a new hire from Vietnam soon…”
Major General Contractors Post Record Revenue, While Small and Medium-Sized Construction Firms See Bankruptcies Exceed 2,000 for the First Time in 12 Years! Three Paths to Survival for the Slope Stabilization Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This time, I’d like to talk about the current fiscal year. What’s happening at the “top” and “bottom” of the construction industry? The other day, I came across an article like this. In the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from 23 major and mid-sized general contractors, 11 companies posted record-high sales, and 10 companies posted record-high operating profits. As for Kajima…
Capturing Cross-Sections with the iPhone 17 Pro’s LiDAR | Steps for Cost-Effective Point Cloud Creation on-Site Using Scaniverse and CloudCompare
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In this post, I’ll share how I used the iPhone 17 Pro’s LiDAR to capture a point cloud and create a cross-sectional diagram—all while keeping costs as low as possible. I’ll walk you through the process and show you the results. Lately, even civil engineers on construction sites have been saying, “I’d like to try point cloud scanning, but…”