Recommendations for Labor Cost Surveys | Standardization in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Quotes keep coming in one after another—it’s really quite a hassle. We’ve even received quotes for work scheduled for next June already… Hmm… something doesn’t seem right… Anyway, moving on. The other day, I went for a labor cost audit. Just like every year, it’s a total pain in the neck, lol. Uh…
What Is an Accumulator? | An Illustrated Guide to Its Structure, Function, and Inspection Methods
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to talk about the accumulator I mentioned the other day. You might be wondering, “What exactly is an accumulator?” In simple terms, it’s a device that suppresses hydraulic pulsations in equipment like drilling rigs. That’s how Wikipedia describes it. Our…
The Difference from Regular Screws! Set Screws!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever heard of a set screw? It’s this. You’ll often find them on our drilling machines and sprayers. Some of you might be wondering, “What on earth is this?” but it’s actually very important. Our machines have engines and motors…
After a slope collapse, the adjacent slope is at risk | Risk of a chain reaction collapse
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I would like to express my deepest condolences to those affected by Typhoon No. 19. I also urge all general contractors and subcontractors currently busy with disaster response efforts to exercise extreme caution while working. Please take every precaution to prevent secondary disasters. But enough of that—at our company’s construction site as well…
Differences in Interpretation and Perception | Communication in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know about this, right? lol Well, it’s common knowledge in our industry, but if you’re an anchor engineer who isn’t familiar with it, please pick up a copy. The other day, all sorts of things happened during a job, so I was poring over books. And in the end…
Communication Tools for Vietnamese People | Translation Apps
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I spent eight days writing about my journey with the Vietnamese technical interns, lol. It’s the perfect topic when I’m short on ideas, lol. That said, I’m writing this because I want everyone to understand more about Vietnam. Not that I know all that much about it myself, though. …
Civil Engineering Terms | What Is "Segae"?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s been nonstop with year-end parties day after day—it’s been a real slog, lol. But don’t worry—I’m still showing up at work on time every morning. The supplements I mentioned before for drinking—Nomikata and Sparib—are incredibly effective! I wake up feeling refreshed in the morning, lol. Previous article… Anyway, moving on—the site I’m working on right now is by a river…
Civil Engineering Terms | That Thing When Operating a Crane
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been getting a little colder lately, hasn’t it? I wonder if winter is finally coming…? lol Anyway, there’s a phrase you absolutely have to use in this industry—and I used to use it all the time, too. I never even stopped to think about what it meant. Now, about the crane…
Civil Engineering Term Used in Slope Stabilization: Slaking
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s starting to get a little chilly, isn’t it? Well, just in the mornings and evenings, though. Is this going to be a mild winter? But with so many stink bugs around, maybe we’re in for a heavy snowfall??? Either way, we slope maintenance workers have our hands full, lol. Let’s take care of ourselves and do our best. But enough of that…