Escaping Over-the-Top Construction Management | Management Techniques to Boost Productivity in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a look at how we measured the soil pH during a landscaping project a while back. We collected soil samples from the natural ground at the site and dissolved them in a water solution with a pH of 7. Then, we inserted a pH electrode into the solution to measure the pH. I’m sure you’ve done pH measurements on-site before, but generally…
[Illustrated Guide] How to Calculate the Drilling Angle from the Slope of the Cut
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When I was just starting out, I didn’t really understand gradients. Once you’ve worked with the numbers a bit, you start hearing the term more often and gradually come to understand it, don’t you? Usually, it’s easier to understand when you draw a diagram like this to explain it. Earthwork contractor…
Nationwide Standardization Through Digital Transformation of Construction Industry Documents | Calls for Streamlining of Required Documents
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been out on site a lot lately, so I’ve been slacking off on things like estimates, lol. Sorry, everyone. I’ll be on site for a little while longer, lol. Since I’ve been managing things lately, I’m gradually getting back into the swing of things, lol. By the time I’m back in the swing of things, I won’t be going to the site anymore…
What a New Site Supervisor Should Know: A Broad Perspective | Secrets to Expanding a Supervisor’s Horizons
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you first become a director, it’s surprisingly just a matter of showing up on set and taking the photos you’re told to, isn’t it? I, too, used to follow my seniors around and do what I was told, thinking, “Well, I guess this is how it’s done,” as I went about my work as a director. Well…
Comparative Testing Is Essential When Using Antifreeze | How to Verify the Strength of Cement Slurry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We were talking about antifreeze at our office. I had already explained to our employees why antifreeze is pointless. So, even though they know this, if the general contractor says to use it, we’ll have to use it. The option of not using antifreeze is…
Quotation Software Updated | Operational Improvements at Slope Construction Company
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The 5-year lease for GAIA9 has ended, and the next 5 years have begun, lol. We’ve implemented GAIA10. I think it’s been a while since GAIA10 was released, but we’re finally upgrading. Back in the day, we used to do cost estimates using Excel…
To Those of You Creating Quotes That Are Just a Few Lines Long | Detailed Quotes
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, during a special construction project, I used a bit that costs 50,000 yen or more each, and this is what happened right from the very first cut... I totally get that a 6-inch bit is expensive and puts a lot of strain on the drill, but it’s still a bummer when it ends up like this after just about 25 cm on the very first cut, lol. Anyway, moving on... A brand-new ke...
Construction Management Can Easily Turn into a Quagmire | The Basics and Creative Solutions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you involved in construction management? lol Construction management involves managing the project based on predetermined control values and the construction plan established at the outset, right? At least, that’s how it looks from an objective perspective. However, surprisingly, the construction plan itself often reflects one’s own experience, personal feelings, …
Design Changes Based on Evidence, Justification, and Logical Reasoning | Consultation
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. I really hate the rain... It feels like all I've been writing about for the past few days is the rain... The weather was iffy the other day, but I went ahead and did some mortar work anyway lol. I'm glad it all turned out okay. Anyway, moving on...