2017/04/11

Troubleshooting (Part 2) | Unusual Noise from the Motor of a Two-Stage Grout Mixer

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve finally finished cleaning up after the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival and are back to our regular routine, but there’s not much work to do—it’s pretty slow, lol. It’s actually kind of funny at this point, lol. Anyway… We’re currently servicing the rotary percussion instruments and other equipment in the warehouse. Next…

2017/04/09

Launching the "Dealing with On-Site Problems" Series | Explaining the Absolute Basics

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This spring has been really rough. Even during the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, it rained every day just when the blossoms were in full bloom. Spring rain... spring rain... now I’m craving harusame noodles... But anyway... Everyone, how do you handle it when you’re in a bind? In the future, when you’re in a bind or…

The Value of a Director
2017/04/08

The Value and Cost of a Construction Manager | Essential Equipment: Car, Camera, and PC

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and even though it’s raining, people are still coming out to see them, lol. Well, it only happens once a year, after all. Enjoy the cherry blossoms in the rain, lol. But anyway… The costs involved in hiring a new employee are pretty steep, aren’t they? Jobs…

2017/04/07

To Freshmen: Thoughts on Spring in My 23rd Year in the Industry

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The cherry blossoms at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival are finally at 80% bloom—but it’s raining lol. It’s raining right when they’re in full bloom. Apparently, this rain is supposed to last until Sunday, which is when the festival ends. By the way, I’m a rain magnet. I told the staff that since it’s going to rain, we should…

Disposal Criteria
2017/04/06

The Service Life of Slope-Mounted Main Ropes Is Up to One Year | Safety Standards and Replacement Intervals

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I forgot to take photos of the cherry blossoms at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival today, lol. Just when I was wondering, “Are they in full bloom yet?”—it started raining in the afternoon. The weather’s been unpredictable this year. But anyway… Do you know how long a main anchor rope for slopes lasts? It’s common knowledge, I guess…

Safety Documents
2017/04/05

Standardization of Safety Documents and Green Site ASP | Cloud Service for 5,000 yen per year

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d say the cherry blossoms in Iwakura are about 40% to 50% in bloom today! Overall, they’re still not quite there yet, but this weekend is definitely the time… though the forecast calls for rain this weekend, doesn’t it? Maybe they’ll last into next week? Anyway… I’m off to a subcontracting job…

Things to Think About
2017/04/04

What Should the Future of Slope Maintenance Look Like? | Reflections on Coexistence

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The cherry blossoms in Iwakura City are probably about 2 to 3 minutes into bloom today. This spring is still going strong, lol. But anyway... I’ve been thinking a lot lately: What should slope maintenance companies be like going forward? What kind of companies do you think will survive?…

Mandatory Health Checkups
2017/03/31

Annual Health Checkups | Scope of Regular Employees

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you get one once a year? lol A health checkup! While there’s no requirement for short-term employment, such as day labor, “full-time” workers—regardless of whether they’re regular employees, part-time workers, or casual workers—are required to undergo a health checkup immediately before or after being hired…

Survey on Trends in Miscellaneous Expenses
2017/03/30

Survey on Trends in Miscellaneous Expenses and the Theory of a Mini Ice Age | The Future Direction of the Construction Industry

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I posted on Twitter to the new hires at Terumi Club, saying, “Please come join the world of civil engineering!” Of course, I’d be happy if they joined us, but for the sake of the civil engineering industry as a whole, I hope they’ll go work for a general contractor or a local firm somewhere…