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
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 機械メンテナンスしてますか？ 今週1週間はちょっと仕事の合間で空きが出来ました。 3人だけですが。 他の法面班とアンカー班は予定ビッシリでちょっと調整出来るかビビっていますｗ そのちょっとした合間に機械メン…
Reflections on the Heavy Snowfall in Fukui: Public Works Are the Foundation of Daily Life | Death of a Snow Removal Worker
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This year’s record-breaking snowfall in Fukui Prefecture has turned into a total disaster. This is really bad! And then, there was this news story on the morning news: “Snowplow Operator Killed; Fatigue Reaches Peak Amid Fukui Snowstorm.” It’s such heartbreaking news…
We Want to Nurture Future Slope Engineers Through Hands-On Work Experience | Emergency Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today is Sunday, and it’s a long weekend, but our employees are working. They’re working on Sunday. The reason is that they went out for some emergency construction work, but it seems they’re having a hard time because they haven’t been able to achieve the results they expected. I’m really sorry for causing trouble for the supervisor. So…
Training Young Employees Is the First Step Toward Safety | Apologies for a Series of Business Trips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I just got back from Nagano the other day, and today I’m heading to Shizuoka. I seem to be traveling all over the place. So, a note to everyone involved: Please bear with us a little longer regarding quotes, cost estimates, feasibility studies, and design reviews! We’re submitting them in order of priority, starting with the highest-priority projects. …
It’s Finally Here! The Onset of Presbyopia | A Slope Maintenance Worker Over 40
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Even though I’m 40, I actually didn’t feel that old! I mean, I have a good memory, and my legs and back aren’t too bad. I thought my muscle strength was decent (though my belly is a bit of a problem). And I don’t have presbyopia yet. But…