Civil engineering is carried out based on empirical engineering! What exactly is empirical engineering!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m talking about a site where a mountain is slowly shifting and pushing against a structure in one area. To address this, an expert panel was convened consisting of representatives from the local government, the general contractor, the general contractor’s engineers, specialized engineers from the subcontractor, and a university professor (specializing in landslides) called in by the local government…
Looking at the plants on site gives you a good sense of the terrain and soil moisture conditions. A prime example is bamboo!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When I go out to survey slopes, I pay special attention to the bamboo. Well, it’s not just the bamboo—but by looking at the plants growing there, I can get a rough idea of the soil conditions. “Bamboo groves = a sign of good surface water retention,” “willows and alders = a sign of valley bottoms or high groundwater levels…”
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…
Construction Techniques for Cement Slurry Using Slow-Setting Water-Reducing Admixtures (This Will Give Your Construction Site Some Breathing Room)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This sweltering heat just keeps on going, doesn’t it? My air-conditioned work clothes aren’t helping at all—I’m actually much more comfortable taking them off and wearing long sleeves. Wait until the temperature drops a bit before wearing air-conditioned workwear! It’s counterproductive when it’s over 35°C! The right way to prevent heatstroke on the job site. But enough of that—let’s talk about cement mills…
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”…
Designs are often simple on-site, but all too often, the route to get there hasn't been thought through!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know how some job sites are just really cramped, right? In those cases, the general contractor almost always ends up having to cover the costs out of pocket. I always wonder why they don’t take that into account in the design to some extent. That’s why there are so many problems. Until the equipment is installed…
I don't think there are any municipal construction projects that use the Construction Career Advancement System!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Hey, everyone! Are you using the Career Advancement System? We’ve been subscribed for a few years now, but we’ve never used it even once, lol. We work as first- and second-tier subcontractors for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other municipalities, but we’ve never used it at all. &n…
We have entered an era in which safety is ensured through the visualization of on-site operations.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the recent collapse incident that’s been making headlines. Personally, I think that if they hadn’t made mistakes in their initial response and had asked the construction company for help sooner, they could have been rescued at an earlier stage. However, since I don’t fully understand the situation on-site, I can’t really comment on the details of what happened there…
Problems Arising from the Hiring of Foreign Workers in the Construction Industry Today
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the drawbacks of hiring technical interns. Our company also employs technical interns to help address the labor shortage among Japanese workers, but I’ve been reflecting on the negative consequences that result from this. To understand the reality of technical interns…