Is Participation in the Construction Workers’ Retirement Fund an “Obligation” for General Contractors? A Case That Left Me Feeling Uneasy Regarding an Application for a Foreign Retiree
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re all familiar with the Construction Industry Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System (Ken-tai-kyo), right? It’s the system that manages our retirement benefits through a mutual aid handbook so we can receive them when we leave the construction industry. Basically, you get a stamp from the general contractor and affix it to your handbook. And when you retire…
ワークライフバランスは一生で考えるもの。1日や1週間で考えていませんか?
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 「ワークライフバランス」って言葉、最近よく聞きますよね。 ホント、あれを盾に世の中がサボってない？って思うことが増えましたｗ あれを短期視点でしか考えてない人が多すぎるんじゃないかと思うんです。 1日のバラ…
I’ve written about the three reasons why public works companies aren’t profitable, from the perspective of a slope contractor
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. “Why can’t public works companies turn a profit?” That’s something I’ve been constantly wondering about after 30 years on the job, lol. I recently had the chance to read an analysis of the construction industry’s structure on social media, and it finally helped me put into words the uneasiness I’d been feeling. Today…
"It's tough, it's dirty, and no one notices. But I just can't quit being a slope worker!" And we're secretly saving lives!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve often found myself wondering, “Who is this job really for?” when it comes to changing jobs or looking for work, so I thought I’d give this a try. The Choice to “Make a Living in the Slope Stabilization Industry” We’re the ones who face slopes, battle cliffs, and keep working on-site despite being at the mercy of the weather. We…
The job you have right now might not be the right fit for you! Here’s what to do to find something that suits you.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve taken on some trainees as scaffolding workers. Under Japanese law regarding technical internship programs, “tobi” refers to scaffolding workers. Slope workers are also covered under the scaffolding worker permit, lol. So, they’ve come here as scaffolding workers, too. One of our trainees also came here as a scaffolding worker…
How to Use Units Depending on What You're Measuring
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Can the technical interns at your company tell the difference between mm, cm, and m? The other day, when I asked one of our interns, he knew what a cm was, but he was completely confused about mm and m. He’s from Nepal. When I checked with other people from Nepal…
危険感受性と危険敢行性の違いとは｜建設業で事故を起こしやすい人の特徴
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 危険感受性と危険敢行性って言葉知っていますか？ 恥ずかしながら私は先日ある大手の災害防止協議会に参加し知りましたｗ 表をそのまま図を使うとマズイと思ったので作って見ました。 こんな感じです。 危険感受性とは…
Let the young people handle the work on the ground—the older guys just need to take responsibility!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The photo above shows our young gunman! At just 21 years old, he successfully completed his first job as a gunman (spray machine operator)!! What’s more, he was working on a reverse-spin application involving rebar insertion, and that crawler-type rotary percussion machine…
What exactly is a fair price for subcontractors in public works projects?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do any of you have a “fair price” in mind? For example, how much should rebar installation cost, or how much per meter for drilling? I still get confused about this sometimes, lol. In my case, I check the design specifications and compare them to our company’s…