Look closely! Look very closely! The keen eye of a slope engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re still under fuel restrictions and unable to drill, so it’s a tense situation. In times like these, there’s one thing that’s absolutely essential. That is, observing. It’s not enough to just look at what’s immediately visible. You have to carefully observe and assess the situation around you…
Be Very Aware of Displacements in the Natural Ground During Abnormal Conditions | Vigilance at the Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I suppose I’m what you’d call a “disaster victim”? I haven’t suffered any injuries, and the area where I live still has electricity and water. It’s just that we’re out of fuel. And food is a bit scarce, I guess? Fuel rationing has been implemented, so we’re only allowed 5 liters of gasoline and 10 liters of diesel…
What Will Happen Today Due to the Earthquake? | On-Site Response in Emergencies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was woken up by a massive tremor just after 3 a.m. this morning. That was followed by a power outage and a water outage. The area where I live is probably a Seismic Intensity 5–6 zone, so was this the area that shook the hardest? Is everyone okay? Are those affected by the disaster all right? …
How to Make the Job Site More Enjoyable | Motivating Slope Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The typhoon is getting absolutely out of hand. The winds seem to be really strong. Here in Hokkaido, business is as usual. Is Hokkaido just more resilient to disasters?? But anyway, design consultants generally don’t consider issues like constructability. When it comes to construction, the contractors are the ones who decide, “Let’s do it this way…”
Beware of Overzealous Construction Management | The Pitfall of Excessive Quality
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here in Hokkaido, the weather’s been terrible—it keeps alternating between rain and clear skies. And when it rains, it gets cold, but when it’s cloudy, it’s muggy. (Since I’m wearing a raincoat.) I wish it would just stick to one or the other, lol. Anyway, moving on… Unnecessary construction management. There’s a lot of management work that makes you wonder, “Is this really necessary?”…
Know Your Limits to Avoid Overworking | Staffing at Slope Construction Companies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s super cold here in Hokkaido. I’ve gone from the Tokai region, where it’s 38 degrees, to Hokkaido, where it’s 16 degrees… It’s unbearably cold! I guess for tourists, this is probably the perfect weather? It’s just cool enough to feel nice when you’re out and about… I’ll do my best today, too! But anyway, moving on…
Standing Your Ground While Compromising | Building Consensus on Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I arrived at a job site in Hokkaido the other night. It really feels like fall, doesn’t it? lol I’m going to enjoy my time in Hokkaido for a while! lol But anyway, the difficulty of satisfying everyone… I use this image a lot, lol, but I really do feel that way. When I’m managing construction at a job site…
How to Recover Quickly in an Industry Prone to Back Injuries | Slope Construction Workers’ Back Pain Prevention Strategies
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I did it again the other day! My lower back! It hurts like crazy!! Well, as a veteran of lower back injuries, I can tell right away when things are getting serious! The moment I picked up the cement, I felt a sharp twinge! Oh man... I just knew right away, “Uh-oh, this one’s a doozy!!”...
I Hope for an Era Without Cement | A Wish for More Efficient Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I mixed some cement slurry. It was 8 bags × 6 batches. The mixer I rented was really tall, so it was incredibly hard work! First, I had to lift the cement (8 bags) up to the base of the mixer. Then I had to pour it in again from there. It wasn’t that much, though…