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. …
Invisible Measurements | Surveying Underground Structures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve heard that, in line with recent trends, products like this are gaining recognition in the field of self-inspection (in-house inspections conducted prior to third-party inspections). Well, I think it’s a good idea for preventing fraud. This is an ultrasonic measuring device from Dakota Japan Co., Ltd. Here’s what it’s all about…
Q&A on Substrate Preparation for Spray Coating | Frequently Asked Questions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a question today, so I’d like to try answering it. Q: We’re installing retaining walls after completing excavation work at a challenging mountain site. Since there’s a risk of collapse while we’re working, we’ve decided to apply a lean-mix mortar without lath…
All Different Miracles | The Slope Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was looking at the drawings for a certain job site. It’s a ground anchor project, but the drawings say “rock bolt work.” The structural drawings show KTB anchors. I figured it must be a mistake…
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…
Meeting the Needs of Various Work Sites | Flexible Solutions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I got a request to remove an extension that wouldn’t come off an Anchor cleaning adapter! And it was at 4:00 p.m., of all times (lol). I was attending a study session in Nagoya at the time, but I had to cut it short and rush back to the office. Making…