Removing Bolts Without Damaging Them as Much as Possible | Maintenance Techniques
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. How are you spending your four-day weekend? I’m working as usual, lol. I’m guessing most of you are working as usual, too? Well, there’s no point in envying others, so let’s focus on the things we can control. Anyway, moving on—this time, it’s about the revival of Neji-yama…
Observing and Reflecting on the Work of Professionals in Other Industries | Insights from a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I visited a metalworking shop. They were manufacturing machine tool frames and other parts there. I actually wanted to take all kinds of photos, but photography wasn’t allowed there. However, I did manage to snap some shots of things that were okay to photograph. …
The Benefits of My Job, as Seen Through Other Work | Slope Maintenance Specialist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? Apparently, there’s a four-day weekend coming up lol. For us in the construction industry, these long weekends don’t really affect us much at this time of year. Surprisingly, there are actually sites where the completion deadline is fast approaching, or where the schedule is getting really tight as we head toward the end of the year…
Check Your Understanding and Make Sure You Understand | Guidance from the Slope Specialist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was talking with the site manager at one of our locations about possible innovative solutions for the future. One of our Vietnamese employees recently had an accident. Although the injury was classified as a non-lost-time injury, he had a minor cut on his finger, so we reported it and sent him to the hospital. …
Stress Relief! Super Refresh! | How Slope Workers Take Time Off
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been traveling from Tokyo to Kanagawa over the past few days, and today I’m in Niigata lol. Last night, I stayed in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, where the Enta Group is based. I’ve been heading toward Niigata since this morning lol. I’ve been covering a fair bit of distance over the past few days, but I thought…
If You Think It Won’t Collapse, Use the Appropriate Construction Method | Slope Assessment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For the past few days, I’ve been working on mountains, cliffs, and slopes in Tokyo. Starting today, I’m enjoying working on mountains, cliffs, slopes, and steep inclines in Yokohama. Based on my recent experience, it seems that cliff (slope) surveys for seismic retrofitting really pique clients’ interest. Especially when it comes to…
Everything Depends on the Site Survey | The Starting Point for the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Starting today, I’m in Tokyo and Yokohama for a 2-night, 3-day work trip lol. That said, it’s just a survey to come up with estimates, so it’s basically a matter of going back, drawing up the plans, finalizing the design, and asking, “How about this?” Plus, all three projects are private-sector jobs using the Moldam method we’ve been working on lately. The most…
水中ポンプの点検とキモ｜整備の要点
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was repairing a high-head submersible pump. It wasn’t running quite right, so I took it apart to fix it. Unless it’s the motor inside, the problem is usually either damage to the suction impeller (blade wheel) at the bottom or a broken capacitor wire. …
Found a Great Product! Air-Conditioned Clothing for Winter, Too? | Winter Cold Protection
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. You know how you just want to take it easy on Sundays, right? But even when I think that, I end up getting swamped with daily work and can’t seem to take a break (lol). Oh well, I guess that’s just how it goes. This time of year, I have to do all sorts of cost estimates and designs for next year, so I’m especially busy with paperwork…