Measures to Address Substandard and Improper Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There have been plenty of cases of substandard and fraudulent construction in the past. As a result, construction management is becoming increasingly strict. I want to put an end to this. Defective and fraudulent construction in slope stabilization work: 1. Cutting of prestressed steel strands and prestressed steel bars used in anchor work. 2. Anchor work…
Consult with Contractors When Selecting Machinery for Slope Construction | The Importance of Consulting During the Design Phase
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Every few years, we come across a design that’s a little unusual, lol. I’m talking about ground anchor installation using a rotary drilling rig. It’s also known as a spindle-type drilling rig. These days, we use it for grouting and soil testing, and with larger machines, we use down-the-hole hammers…
Prevent Freezing by Allowing the Spray Coating to Cure for 5 Hours | Quality Control for Winter Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been hit by a major cold snap for the past few days—how is everyone holding up? Here in Nagano, we’re working on a slope at minus 15 degrees Celsius, installing the retaining wall almost directly on the slope. The other day, heavy snow fell again in the afternoon, bringing work at the site to a halt. Snow at this time of year is really tough. Overall, the...
What to Do About That Boulders? 7 Solutions | Slope Stabilization Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. My back is healing nicely. Those back exercises are amazing. By the way, this is all I’m doing lol. But anyway, I often get asked, “What should I do about exposed stones (rocks) on a slope?” There’s one on the slope that’s half-buried—I wonder how deep it is…
6 Tips for Taking Photos When the Director Isn't Around | On-Set Production
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Site representatives, site supervisors, and site staff are generally responsible for managing photographs. On large construction sites, or when a supervisor is juggling multiple projects, there are inevitably times when they simply cannot be present to take photos. Generally speaking, taking photos on-site is extremely important…
Never Pour Oil Down the Drain | Environmental Protection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I once worked on a job site where oil leaks were absolutely forbidden. Well, to be honest, they happen quite often, lol. I’m going to share how I handled the situation back then. First, I laid oil-absorbing mats around the base of the unit. I also placed mats around the casing and all the tools…
Why Directors Change So Often | Challenges in the Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Yokohama since last weekend conducting a survey. The number of slope surveys for private residences has been increasing significantly lately. That’s why I’ve been traveling all over the place, but I don’t charge for estimates. Well, charging for estimates helps gauge how serious the client is, so it’s actually a good thing…
Slope Collapse (Part 2) | Restoration Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Collapse (Part 1) Following up on my post the other day, here’s some footage of a landslide after construction. This is a truly rare video, so please watch it with your eyes wide open. Those “crack, crack” sounds definitely don’t mean there’s a batting cage nearby! The ground…
Slope Collapse (Part 1) | Heavy Rain Disaster Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I received some amazing videos and photos. The photos were provided by Masaaki from Shikoku! Thank you so much. I’d like to share the story behind them, but to protect his privacy, I’ll only mention his first name here. …