Most Motor Problems Are Caused by Bearings | Repair Examples
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m repairing my MG-10 grout pump, which has been acting up for a while. That said, the problem is the motor bearings. Usually, when a motor is acting up, it’s because the bearings are worn out. So, I took it apart, and sure enough, it was the bearings. Inside…
Risks for the CEO | Company Assets Belong to the Corporation, Not the CEO Personally
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For some reason, there’s a shortage of slope engineers out there. We’ve been getting more and more requests for slope design estimates… but I’m afraid we can’t take any more right now. We’re currently swamped. That said, we’ll be a little less busy in November, though (lol). We can help out with small, one-off projects, but ongoing work is a bit…
Communicating Effectively | Communication in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to check out the job site where I’m scheduled to start work this month. It’s a temporary anchor project. So, they’re currently driving sheet piles, but there’s a discrepancy with the original estimate!! The issue is who’s responsible for drilling holes in the sheet piles during the drilling process…
Starting a Business in the Construction Industry (Slope Stabilization) (Part 2) | Licenses and Permits
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Kobe a few days ago, and today I’m at the warehouse. I’m completely exhausted after two full days of intensive training. It really made me realize that studying is always important. I’ll need to review the material once I get back, too. Studying is really tough, but I’m doing it with my future in mind!…
Starting a Business in the Construction Industry (Slope Stabilization) (Part 1) | Startups
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Kobe for the past few days. I’m here for a little study. Since it’s always important to keep learning, I’m taking a two-day intensive course. Let’s give it our all today, too! But anyway, regarding the recent article on the “God of Construction”—the article on the God of Construction…
Prevent Slime Splatter with a Slime Head | Drilling Tools
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Wow, today’s the day I’m heading back to Nagoya, lol. The other day, I told the couple who run the convenience store near the job site, “I’m heading back tomorrow. Thank you for taking care of me during my short stay here,” and they replied, “Thank you, too!” while…
These Are the Best Value Rubber Gloves | Choosing Gloves for the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Do you use rubber gloves? I mentioned those rubber gloves before. They’re the best, but unfortunately, they’re hard to find. The ultimate rubber gloves have arrived! And now, an even better value option has popped up lol (well, either one is fine lolol)…
The Mindset of Foreign Workers Who Flee: Disappearances and Japanese Society
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Our project here in Hokkaido is almost over, and I’ll be heading back next week. A lot happened on this project. Well, in a way, depending on who you ask, it might have been the worst-case scenario. But for me, it might have actually been a good thing. It feels like the company has shed some of its baggage…
Cut-N-Jer | The Strongest Cutting Blade
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Aren’t there a ton of stink bugs right now? It was during the first, second, or third phase of construction on the Tokuyama Dam—I think it was about a dozen years ago… There was a massive stink bug infestation back then. And the news reported that it was a major problem nationwide. Even here in Hokkaido, where I live, there were quite a few…