How are they going to get that machine up the 50-meter slope? (Part 2)
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 お盆も明けて、このまま年末までギューンですね！ うちも今年は事故が2件有ったので十分気を付けて行きたいです。 事故あるとイロイロな方に迷惑かかり、ほんと申し訳無く思います。特に現場には。 安全に行きましょう…
How are they going to get that machine up the 50-meter slope? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to slope design, questions like “How will we carry out the construction?” and “How will we get the machinery up there?” are extremely important, aren’t they? Planning Material and Machinery Access Routes — How to Avoid Mistakes in Mountainous Areas and Confined Sites We brought the machinery all the way down to the base of the site. …
Approaches to Material and Equipment Access Routes — Avoiding Mistakes in Mountainous Areas and Confined Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On slope construction sites and in mountainous areas, the “route for delivering materials and machinery” determines the success or failure of the project. If materials and machinery don’t reach the site, construction can’t begin. People often ask, “How are we supposed to get the materials and machinery to the site?” But without a plan…
Material inspection is very important
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to Joetsu City—a place that doesn’t get much rain—to check out a few things. And this coming from me, a bona fide “rain man.” I was just stopping by on my way from Nagano to Ishikawa. But the moment I entered Niigata, it started pouring down!! I really am a rain man, lol…
[Summer Construction Rates] What Percentage Markup Is Right for This Year’s Estimates? (Is It Reasonable?)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, it’s hot. Just incredibly hot. Those of you sitting in air-conditioned offices writing up quotes might not really get it, but out here on the job site, it’s absolute hell. To be honest, this summer is… “If I don’t take a break at least once an hour, I’ll pass out.” It’s that intense…
Manage your photos as needed, but make sure to establish clear standards for yourself so you can explain them!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s August!! Only five months left in the year!! It’s extremely hot right now, but there are just under two months left until it cools down! Let’s keep going while making sure to take plenty of breaks. The other day, I received a question about photo management, so I thought I’d write about it. &n…
Starting in fiscal year 2027, a system will be implemented to report construction unit prices that are significantly lower than average!!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Seriously, though. The first thing I say when I meet someone these days is just “It’s so hot!” lol. We’ve been talking about the weather and how hot it is, and since the rainy season officially ended last Thursday, it feels even more intense… But anyway, did you know about this announcement the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism made the other day? Wages based on “standard labor costs”…
How to Deal with a Mountain That Suffers Minor Landslides Every Time It Rains
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Around this time of year, the rain causes landslides in the mountains every now and then, doesn’t it? Even temporary shotcrete can’t withstand the soil pressure coming from deeper down. The sections above that are still holding up because we’ve installed rock bolts there, though. What do you do in situations like this…
How to Determine Unit Prices for Machinery in Spray Coating Work (You’ll Lose Out If You Don’t Know This)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re working on a quote, right? (Of course you are, lol.) How much do you usually set aside for equipment costs in those quotes? I imagine you come up with a rough budget before you submit the quote. That’s the figure you’re setting at that point. Roughly speaking, a budget is broken down into material costs, labor costs, …