Which country’s foreign workers are the best fit for Japan!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Does your company have any technical interns or foreign workers? And which country’s workers do you think are the best so far? Depending on the country of origin, foreign workers and interns have different work styles and adaptability that suit Japan, don’t they? Which country is the best…
How Will AI Transform the Construction Industry? (From the God of Construction)
The construction industry is currently at a historic turning point. Artificial intelligence, a new force, has begun to quietly permeate this industry, which has relied on human hands and experience for thousands of years. Its impact is already evident in measurable ways—shorter construction schedules, reduced costs, and improved safety. However, this technology…
45-Year-Old Construction Foreman: “I’ve Reached My Limit”… Bankruptcies Due to Labor Shortages Hit Record High. The Exhausted Regional Construction Industry (From Yahoo! News)
A severe labor shortage has become the norm throughout Japanese society. In particular, in certain sectors—such as rural areas and the construction industry—the difficulty in recruiting workers is having a direct impact on business operations, and the number of bankruptcies attributed to labor shortages continues to reach record highs. Why does the shortage of full-time employees remain so high? According to the latest statistical data…
I received my Certificate of Completion for the Registered Road Slope Protection Core Skills Training Course, so I’m planning to level up my CCUS certification.
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. My certification arrived lol. I’m sure you’ve all received yours by now, too. Here it is. Certificate of Completion for the Training Course for Core Technicians in Slope Protection under the Registered Roads, etc. Act. Once you get this, your CCUS goes—get this!—straight to Level 4! &nbs…
In the world of civil engineering, no matter how advanced the machinery is, it’s the operator’s intuition that makes all the difference!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, someone from a certain company said this to me! Person A: “The excavation is taking too long, and it’s causing delays in the project schedule!” Well, this kind of thing happens all the time, and it often ends up falling on us slope contractors, doesn’t it? lol We were talking about that…
A Slope Construction Specialist Considers Solutions for Ōya Stone!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, on private construction projects, we’ve been asked to address issues with Oya stone. While we specialize in solutions for soil pressure and heavy rain, the surface?! Slope stabilization isn’t that big of a deal, but when it comes to preventing the stone from weathering, what are we slope engineers supposed to do…
Talking with passionate people in the same industry can give you insights for the future! Let's talk!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I spoke with the president of a slope-construction company who was really passionate about his work (lol). During our conversation, one thing really surprised me! He doesn’t own any machinery!!!! (lol) Isn’t that amazing? It was a real eye-opener! Personally, I don’t own any machinery either…
By practicing ways to expand your own capacity, you can also help others grow!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was talking to someone at a job site. They mentioned a new hire who, even though they’ve only worked on one site, is already saying they’re busy… lol. That’s so typical of job sites, isn’t it? Plus, they were grumbling, “And it’s almost all being done by subcontractors!!” They looked like they had some free time, so I asked them to handle some paperwork…
Considering the Future of Japan’s Construction Industry and the Work Styles of Foreign Workers! No. 2
Hello everyone, This is Enta. Considering the future of Japan’s construction industry and the work styles of foreign workers…