Be careful—the chances of encountering bees are much higher from now on!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, when I went to check on a job site, I saw a paper wasp nest that had been built there. I think it was about 7 cm in diameter. Most people would be scared of paper wasps, right? But we site workers are pretty used to them, so there are even some tough guys who crush them with their bare hands…
The Dark Side of the Construction Industry (Cheap Labor Disguised as Support for Self-Employment)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I often see phrases like “support for starting your own business” in job postings. But in reality… those are often pretty sketchy. There are companies that use that kind of talk to recruit young people and expand their workforce. Especially in the construction industry, with private projects where the construction framework is vague…
Is it okay to send invoices in PDF format in the construction industry?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In this post, I’d like to discuss two topics: “Is it okay to send invoices via email as PDFs?” and “What’s the difference between a paper invoice and a PDF?” Sending invoices as PDFs is legally acceptable. In the construction industry, “paper invoices” are still commonly used…
The Future of the Workplace Transformed by ChatGPT (AI) and Translation Tools
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’d like to talk a bit about IT technology. I’m sure you’ve been hearing terms like “AI” and “ChatGPT” a lot lately. Are any of you using them? In the real world, figuring out how to make the most of translation tools and AI has become a major focus. 1…
Are Construction Sites During Vacations a Thief’s Paradise? Thinking About Security from a Thief’s Perspective
Hi everyone, it’s Enta. Is it Obon or a long vacation for you? I’m working, lol. This is just about right for me. While it’s a precious summer break for us, for thieves it’s a “perfect day to work,” lol. In fact, when I went to the job site after the break, all the materials had completely vanished… so…
Construction site thieves who strike during Obon! Let’s do everything we can to prevent this!!
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. It's the Obon holiday, isn't it!! How's everyone doing? Things vary by location here at our company. By the way, I'm planning to keep things running as usual until the 13th and take a break starting on the 14th, but since the work isn't really coming along... Well, I guess that's just how it is for business owners—they're always expected to work, lol…
Material inspection is very important
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to Joetsu City—a place that doesn’t get much rain—to check out a few things. And this coming from me, a bona fide “rain man.” I was just stopping by on my way from Nagano to Ishikawa. But the moment I entered Niigata, it started pouring down!! I really am a rain man, lol…
Is the heat making you more irritable? “Mental safety management” is especially important on summer job sites!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Haven’t you noticed that more and more people have been getting irritable on the job lately? It’s hot! It’s stuffy! Sweat’s getting in my eyes! My mask’s all fogged up! And when that leads to mistakes on the job… don’t you find yourself yelling, “Hey, you!”? But apparently, it’s not “you”—it’s the temperature that’s to blame…
[Summer Construction Rates] What Percentage Markup Is Right for This Year’s Estimates? (Is It Reasonable?)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, it’s hot. Just incredibly hot. Those of you sitting in air-conditioned offices writing up quotes might not really get it, but out here on the job site, it’s absolute hell. To be honest, this summer is… “If I don’t take a break at least once an hour, I’ll pass out.” It’s that intense…