We have entered an era where companies are expected to handle both construction management and construction at the same time.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been swamped with preparing estimates and cost calculations for upcoming projects. I’m truly grateful to have a general contractor who entrusts me with this kind of work—it’s a real pleasure. It seems there’s quite a bit of availability among slope stabilization contractors in the Tokai region these days. I’ve been hearing from various people around me that work is scarce, so I’d like to lend a hand…
I think that working as a subcontractor for a major company is, in a sense, quite a challenge.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was talking with a local general contractor. During our conversation, we got onto the topic of the quality of site supervisors (lol). Of course, the skill levels of the workers vary widely too... But when local contractors decide whether to subcontract work to major companies, the number one factor is peace of mind, right...
Here's what to do when things aren't going well!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it rains, the ground becomes unstable very quickly due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula earthquake. I’m very concerned. Even a small amount of rain can cause water to seep into the unstable ground, and the weight of that water can trigger a collapse. I want people living in homes with mountains behind them to be especially careful. But anyway…
Will the "2024 Problem" lead to construction sites being flooded with temporary workers next year, resulting in an increase in construction errors?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. As a countermeasure to next year’s “2024 Problem”—specifically, the overtime regulations—there’s been a massive surge in temporary workers, lol. Not just in the slope engineering industry, but the entire construction industry is now full of temporary supervisors, right? What’s your impression of temporary supervisors? To be honest, my impression is…
Ground anchors contain a lot of plastic—is that okay??
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day at the job site, we were talking about how ground anchor installers use a lot of plastic, but rebar installers sometimes have issues with the grout pipes coming loose! That’s definitely true. Well, I don’t really mind either way, so…
As labor shortages intensify, we’re seeing more and more worksites where rates are high but staff is scarce!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve recently started taking on small scaffolding projects as well. Actually, there’s a reason for this—it’s simply because there aren’t any scaffolding contractors available, lol. For large projects, there’s usually enough money to secure one, but for small projects, the budget is tight…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Answer for Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 3 (Lattice Reinforcement). Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 3. This is actually a pretty simple concept: just drive in lots of large pins (φ16 × 400)! That’s the key. As for the small pins (φ9 × 200), they’re short, so I guess there’s no helping it…
Slope Stabilization Problem 2 (Answer for the Ground Anchor Installation Process)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 2 (Ground Anchor Construction Process) Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 2. Since the problem involves 30 anchors and reverse-wrap construction, I’ll list the number of days required for each step in order. Excavation of the first tier: 3 days; Drilling: 1 tier/…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been getting work requests from all over this year, so I’m much busier than last year. It feels like things are a bit slow in the Kanto region, though—maybe that’ll pick up soon... Here’s Problem 3 on slope stabilization! Slope retaining structures, shotcrete, vegetation engineering, and more…