Getting in Touch with a Contractor When You're Busy | The "Reader Discount" Story
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a meeting at a major company. Something they said there for the first time was kind of funny. “Give us a reader discount!” They said that in response to my quote, and for a split second, I actually had to think about it lol. A reader discount, huh… I wonder if something interesting will come of this…
Improving the Image of Civil Engineering Careers | Changes Visible on the Izu Longitudinal Expressway
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Izu the other day. I took the Shin-Tomei Expressway and then the Izu Jukan Expressway all the way to Shuzenji! It had been a while since I’d been there, but you can get there in one go now!!! Back in the day, it was really inconvenient because of the traffic jams starting from Numazu on the Tomei Expressway. It’s amazing that now you can get all the way to the Shuzenji area in one go. …
Spalib for Hangover Prevention | A Miracle Cure to Take Before You Drink
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I drank way too much at the local festival today and I’m totally wiped out. Two days in a row! But I’m still going to update the blog lol. There’s a medicine that works great for hangovers—and even better if you take it before you drink! Have you heard of Spalib? It’s amazing! Seriously, hangovers are the worst…
Small Generator Stolen | Essential Equipment for 200V Anchor Tensioning Workers Stolen
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It happened again! A small generator was stolen from the job site... A small generator that runs on 200V! It was incredibly convenient and an absolute must-have when we were installing anchor tensioning equipment. We had hidden it on the job site, but it got stolen anyway... Well, that’s just how things go in our line of work…
365 Consecutive Days of Blog Updates | “Enta’s Slope Management School” Exists Because of Its Readers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what today is? That’s right! Just like President Trump’s election, it’s the day the New Enta Slope Management Academy began! The New Enta Slope Management Academy. It’s been a full, smooth year since then that I’ve been writing nonstop, but to be precise…
I Want to Tighten Up the Spray-Coating Yard! | A View That Hasn't Changed in Decades
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s something about spray application that hasn’t changed in the last few decades. I’m sure you’ve all noticed it, but maybe it’s so commonplace that you don’t even realize it? It’s a sight you often see on construction sites, right? What do you think?? Do you get it? The belt loop on the site manager’s pants…
Be Direct When Assigning Work | Hesitant Requests Are Unlikely to Be Approved
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. I’m in Nagano today! It’s pretty cold, huh? lol It’s here!! It’s here!!! … … … … Christmas… The Christmas of the snowboarders! Well, I just wanted to write that… Anyway, back to the topic at hand. I’m busy…
Choose for Yourself and Decide for Yourself | Lessons from Minecraft
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are you up to on Sundays? For those of you who are usually busy, are you just zoning out? Or are you spending another busy day off going out somewhere with your family? I usually just play video games with my kids. I’m sure those of you who love video games know…
Slope Construction Specialists' Gathering | Dialogue to Create Next-Generation Construction Methods
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I visited the company of a branch manager (a junior colleague of mine) at a major slope engineering firm. I called him out of the blue and dropped by, and he kindly showed me into the company’s reception room (maybe he couldn’t complain since I’m his junior? lol). We talked about everything from the past to the present, and we agreed that we need to keep coming up with new construction methods, so…