100 Qualifications That Will Ensure a Livelihood for Life, Regardless of Educational Background
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I came across a list on X titled “100 Certifications That Will Keep You Employed for Life, Regardless of Your Educational Background.” I turned it into a table and even included links to where you can find more information. These are what you might call blue-collar or similar professional certifications! We’re entering a new era, but without these certifications, you won’t be able to…
I can finally use this drilling machine!!! So, here's a commercial for the job.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s finally up and running! I bought this drilling machine three years ago, and it hadn’t budged an inch since then! Finally! It’s finally happening lol. I’m really happy to have gotten a job like this ^^ As for this machine’s specs, the maximum…
Are we entering an era where, amid labor shortages, even illegal operators and organized crime groups are willing to hire workers!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Four people arrested on suspicion of violating the Construction Business Act—Okinawa Prefectural Police. This has been an issue for a long time, but it’s hard to catch them, isn’t it? I think it happens quite often, especially at local companies, and it seems like even the big firms are doing it quite a bit. Though I guess the big firms probably aren’t doing it anymore…
What does the future hold for local governments that are moving toward a policy of not allowing subcontracting beyond the third tier in order to prevent multiple layers of subcontracting?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There are only 31 days left in the year! The number of actual workdays is now down to less than 20!!! Once Christmas is over, it’s immediately New Year’s, then immediately the end of March, and then immediately the hell that starts in July… It feels like the world is just speeding up and up… But anyway… First…
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…