Collaboration with a Corporate Designer in France | Visa Requirements and Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was introduced to someone who works in design at a French company. Well, actually, it was a friend of a friend who invited me out to dinner. Apparently, they have a home in Morocco and work in France. However, they currently live…
How to Set Goals on the Job (Part 2) | The Obon Holiday and the Right Mindset
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you on Obon break?? I imagine the site representatives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism probably aren’t getting much rest?? Thank you for your hard work. We’re also on Obon break here at our company. We’ll be closed until the 16th, so thank you for your understanding. P.S.: Regarding the bolt scale, the dedicated…
How to Set Goals on-Site (Part 1) | Goals for Public Works Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Air-conditioned workwear is actually more popular in the architectural industry than in the construction industry. You see people wearing them quite often, don’t you? Do you know what someone unfamiliar with this might think when they see it? I thought, “Oh, I see…” too, but it’s like a suit that makes a bicycle accelerate…
Resolve and a New Beginning in Our Ninth Year of Business | A Slope Construction Company Moving Forward with 13 Employees
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A lot has happened since last week, and I’ve been wrestling with various issues and making a number of decisions. This year marks my ninth year since starting my own company. Our staff has been growing steadily, and we currently have 13 employees, including administrative staff. And so far…
A Revolution in Common Knowledge About Cigarettes | Handling iQOS on the Job
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. I was planning to post a blog today, but it ended up getting way too long, so I decided not to publish it lol. The thing is, it was supposed to be an article about working hours, but I felt like my personal opinions and experiences were way too biased, so I scrapped it lol. So, onto a different topic…
Tips for Removing the Core | Coping with Summer and Winter Heat and Cold
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, it’s hot again today, isn’t it? When it gets too hot, human errors tend to pile up. Please be on the lookout for moments when you think, “Wait, that’s acting a little strange!” By doing so, we can help prevent errors before they happen. Please be extra careful! On a side note…
Tool Maintenance in the Construction Industry | A Quick Spray Before a Long Vacation
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Actually, you know what? Exactly one year ago today, I hit the 365-day mark of updating my blog every single day! Well, I’m the type who generally doesn’t care much about anniversaries or milestones, so whether I’ve reached this milestone or not doesn’t really matter to me. It’s just part of the process. …
Measures Against Substandard and Improper Construction | Learning from Past Cases
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in talks with a lubricant manufacturer recently. The reason is that our anchor drilling machines are subject to severe wear and tear, so we want to use the best possible grease and lubricants. We want to reduce machine problems as much as possible. By doing so, we can…
The Growth and Risks of Young Employees | A Manager’s Perspective on This Dynamic Force
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote about how surprised I was by the growth of one of our employees. In this era of 100-year service life, I found myself wondering, “Do things really grow this fast?” and had been vaguely pondering what that actually meant. From a manager’s perspective, young employees…