The Construction Site Is a Treasure Trove of New Discoveries | A Slope Engineer’s Curiosity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I visited a huge construction site in Kagoshima where our company is currently working. Just look at the size of this thing! You don’t see construction sites this big very often these days, do you?! Of course, since it’s an active site, I can’t show you any photos (lol). I’m sorry I can only give you a sense of the atmosphere…
The Importance of Dialogue | Seven Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. It brings back so many memories. Have we at Norimenya been able to contribute in any way since then? (Those of you who went out to do emergency repairs have certainly made a contribution, haven’t you?) As for me, I suppose I’ve only made a small donation. Overwhelmingly self…
What Successful Directors Have in Common | Uplifting Memories of Youth
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There was a graduation ceremony at a nearby middle school today. It’s great to be young! My grandma used to say that just watching them gives you a boost of energy. Back then, I thought, “What on earth is she talking about?” but now I get it. They’re so full of energy…
Roles and Responsibilities | Sundays with the Kids at Night Skiing
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s Sunday—how are you all doing? Since I haven’t been able to take time off on weekends lately, I took the kids night skiing last night. As you’d expect, there weren’t many people out since it was nighttime. The roads weren’t crowded, and the prices were super cheap!! So, …
Shioda Development (Enta) 10th Anniversary | Gratitude and Future Prospects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to talk about Shioda Development (Enta Kaihatsu). Thanks to all of you, we were able to celebrate our 10th anniversary this past March. We owe it all to you and our employees! Thank you very much. Lately, we’ve been receiving inquiries from a wide range of sources…
How to Find a Good Adhesive Coating Contractor | The Effectiveness of Masks and Choosing a Supplier
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s suddenly gotten warmer, lol. But I’m sure it’ll get cold again all of a sudden, and we’ll all catch colds… lol. It’s going to be tough to stay healthy for a while, so please take care of yourselves. I don’t know if it’s a cold or hay fever, but wearing a mask all year round can’t hurt…
Conditions Under Which It Is Best to Expedite Slope Stabilization Work | Bid Deadlines for Private-Sector Projects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, my work with private-sector clients has been gradually picking up, and I just heard something pretty funny lol. Apparently, they requested a quote from a private-sector client, but were told that if they didn’t act fast, the quote would go up lol. Do you get what that means?? The quote deadline was about a month away, but if they were a week late…
Extensometers and Strain Gauges | Essential Tools for Monitoring Landslide Activity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever seen something like this on a slope? It’s a common sight in our industry, isn’t it? That’s right! It’s a strain gauge! It’s used to monitor landslide activity. What Is a Strain Gauge? (Slope Disaster Prevention Technology Association) Places where monitoring is easy…
Identifying the Moment a Machine Malfunctions | A Slope Maintenance Specialist’s Judgment in Maintenance Decisions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you doing any equipment maintenance? We’ve got a little free time this week in between jobs. Just the three of us, though. The other slope stabilization and anchor teams have packed schedules, so I’m a little nervous about whether we’ll be able to make it work lol. During that little bit of free time, we’ll be doing some equipment maintenance…