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. …
14 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Photos at Construction Sites | A Word of Caution to Myself
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Another ordinary Sunday has come to an end, and it’s Monday already lol. A three-day weekend? Well… it is the end of the fiscal year, after all! lol Anyway, moving on. I often hear people ask about photography techniques that they’re curious about. I’m going to list them here lol—partly as a reminder to myself, too. 1. The government official’s body is cut off…
Rush Projects Cost at Least 1.3 Times as Much as Normal Projects | Cost Analysis
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What Is “Tokkan Construction”? | Meaning Used on Construction Sites “Tokkan construction” refers to construction work carried out at a breakneck pace, significantly shortening the normally required construction period and proceeding day and night, including on holidays. The term “tokkan” itself originated as military jargon during the Meiji era, meaning “to charge into enemy lines”…