Premium Friday Is Unworkable for the Construction Industry | Honest Opinions from the Field
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Premium Friday started the other day! “What’s that? Is it a big deal?”… That’s probably how you’re feeling, but it’s an economic policy where work ends at 3:00 PM on the last Friday of the month. What do you all in the construction industry think?  …
The PFI System and the Future of Civil Engineering Contractors | The Construction Industry in the Age of Leasing Companies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of PFI? For civil engineering firms, this is both an opportunity and a threat. Private-sector funds are used to finance design and construction, and the private sector also handles maintenance and management. In return, the government enters into a lease agreement…
The Future of the Sole Proprietor System | Social Insurance Enrollment "D-Day" and the Construction Industry's Response
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Lately, I’ve been getting calls from senior colleagues in the industry. “Are you free?” lol. It’s just a call to check if I’m free, lol. They all feel relieved when they know everyone else is free too. They get anxious if they’re the only ones with nothing to do. It’s a problem when orders are late. Or rather, it freaks me out, lol. Anyway, moving on to social security…
Single-hole drilling bits can be custom-made | Freely design the insert layout
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what this is? lol Well, if you’re in the slope stabilization business, you’d obviously know—it’s a bit for a single-drill rock drill. It’s a φ65 model with backblow. The chip arrangement, the drilling positions—everything can be custom-made…
What Talented Directors and Talented Craftsmen Have in Common | A Sense of Responsibility Is Everything
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while talking with someone, the conversation turned to, “That person is really capable, isn’t she?” What exactly separates capable people from those who aren’t? Is it the ability to adapt on the spot? Knowledge? Drive? Communication skills? Experience? &…
Heron's Kay Is a Favorite Among Major Companies | Field Surveying & Drafting App
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was away on a business trip, which is why this post is a little late, but there was a moment during this trip that made me grin a little lol. You see, I visited a few major companies, and when I met with their employees, they said, “Heron’s Kay…”
Labor Cost Unit Rate Raised by Approximately 3.41 TP3T | Effective March Heisei 29
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. According to a press release from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the average labor cost rate has increased by approximately 3.41 TP3T. With labor costs rising steadily due to social insurance enrollment, construction unit prices are dropping like crazy lol. This will take effect starting in March Heisei 29…
The Tension Between the Sales and Construction Departments | Respecting Each Other's Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This might come as a surprise, but I used to work in the Construction Department lol. It was standard practice for the Construction Department to take over and carry out the work that the Sales Department had secured. When we’d get a job with tough conditions or low profit margins, I’d think, “How could they have taken on a job like this…
Guidelines for the Maintenance and Management of Slope Stabilization Works | Future Renovation Work Schedule
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been really into Minecraft lately. Actually, I’m a pretty serious gamer, and I still love it lol. I spend all my time playing games with my elementary school-aged kids, so my wife gets mad at me… But anyway, the “Guidelines for the Maintenance and Management of Slope Stabilization Works” have been released…