Out in the Open vs. In a Box | Machine Storage
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you ever get cracks in your spray-applied coatings? You know, hairline cracks or sagging cracks. It happens all the time, lol. I’m sure you’ve put a lot of effort into fixing this. You’ve tried slightly reducing the water-to-cement ratio, adding fibers…
The Purpose of Cost Estimation | A Slope Contractor’s Estimating Skills
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I finally bought it! The Cost Estimation Standards!! lol I actually had the Heisei 22 edition. But there were a few things I didn’t understand, so I figured I had no choice but to buy it, and here I am. This probably doesn’t really apply to those who only do on-site construction…
One of the Highlights of Construction Management | The Rewards of Working as a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I think there are plenty of tips for making money on a job site. I suppose it varies depending on the approach and the supervisor. A common tactic is the “hidden budget” (a trick for hiding money within the budget). Well, back when I was young, a senior colleague taught me that, and I’ve been doing it ever since…
End-to-End | The Comprehensive Capabilities of a Slope Construction Specialist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Every now and then, I get questions like the one below: “How can I create a good set?” or “How can I keep things running smoothly?” I think this is the biggest challenge for young directors. There are many different ways to interpret what a “good set” is…
How Site Supervisors Should Take Photos (Part 2) | Practical Techniques
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since my photography tips were well-received (by a very small number of people, lol), I thought I’d write about the absolute basics of photo management. Everyone has their own unique style when it comes to photography, so there’s a good chance these tips won’t work for everyone. However, just because they don’t work for you doesn’t mean you should dismiss them…
Voluntary Temporary Structures and Designated Temporary Structures (Part 2) | Practical Applications
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Picking up where I left off the other day, I’ll be covering designated temporary structures—as opposed to voluntary temporary structures—this time. Since they’re called “designated,” they’re obviously designated by the local government, but what exactly is designated? Basically, everything, lol. Everything—from the design to the specifications—is specified by the local government. Well, usually it’s written in the construction plans…
Voluntary Temporary Housing vs. Designated Temporary Housing (Part 1) | Differences in Contracts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to write about “voluntary temporary housing” and “designated temporary housing” from the other day. To put it simply, it’s just a matter of whether it’s voluntary or designated, lol. “Voluntary” means “leaving it up to the person’s discretion. Whether to do it or not, and which option to choose, is entirely up to them…”
Reducing Test Costs for Compressive Strength Tests | Cost Reduction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How many reinforcing bars do you produce per day for rebar insertion and ground anchor work? For formwork construction, the specifications clearly state that both one-week and four-week strengths must be verified. Therefore, we take one test specimen per day and perform six core drillings (θ7 and θ28…
Chalkboard Laminate | Protecting On-Site Documents
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I made some laminated sheets to make it easier to display project names and drilling depths on the blackboard and to save myself the trouble of writing them over and over again. Since size is important, I measured everything in advance. Considering the laminate, A4 is the best size. …