I went to the 2025! CSPI-EXPO held at Makuhari Messe! Part 1
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last week, I went to the annual CSPI held at Makuhari Messe! Well, this event has become an annual fixture for construction companies, hasn’t it? I’m sure those who enjoy it go every year. I’ve been going on and off for a few years now…
The Melancholy of the Homegrown Employee | The Hardship Faced by Homegrown Employees When They’re Cornered
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How many years have you been at your company? Have you ever thought about quitting? Especially those of you who’ve been with the company since the beginning. I think there are some challenges that come with being a long-time employee—what do you think? Actually, I’ve only worked at two companies myself so far. Both were a bit…
As digital transformation has progressed, we have gradually forgotten how to write by hand.
Hi, everyone. It's Enta. Here's what I thought about the Core Skills Exam the other day, lol. The eraser I brought with me had gotten way too hard, so I couldn't erase anything!!! I was really surprised by that, lol. The more I tried to erase, the blacker it got... It was just the worst. I pressed hard on the desk...
Regarding My Attendance at the Training Course for Certified Road Slope Protection Technicians
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went the other day!! Reiwa 7 Registered Road Slope Protection Core Technician Training Course What is a Core Technician? A Core Technician possesses highly skilled work abilities and extensive knowledge, and is responsible for coordinating the worksite and managing operations to ensure efficient progress…
Whether you're a supervisor or a craftsman, having a solid grasp of the work schedule will pave the way for the future!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you prepare an actual construction budget? For those who’ve never done it before, the idea of creating an actual budget can be a bit confusing, right? People who start out working for a slope stabilization contractor and later go into business for themselves usually begin as part of a construction crew. In the past, it was rare for people to start out in construction management…
Equipment Lifespan | Slope Main Ropes Should Be Replaced Every Year at Most [Repost]
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s kind of muggy out there, isn’t it? Once this season is over, it’ll be scorching hot!!! Hell awaits! Let’s get used to the heat ^^ But anyway… Do you know how long a main rope for slope stabilization lasts? It’s common knowledge, I guess, but in reality…
How to Determine Unit Prices for Machinery in Spray Coating Work (You’ll Lose Out If You Don’t Know This)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re working on a quote, right? (Of course you are, lol.) How much do you usually set aside for equipment costs in those quotes? I imagine you come up with a rough budget before you submit the quote. That’s the figure you’re setting at that point. Roughly speaking, a budget is broken down into material costs, labor costs, …
Results of My Investigation into Shortcuts, Sloppy Work, and Construction Defects in Slope Construction (Part 6)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rainy season is making concrete work a bit of a challenge... Things are a bit rough in a lot of ways, but we just have to keep plowing through, don’t we? It’s really hard to predict what’s going to happen during the rainy season. Hopefully, we can keep working steadily while staying safe from the heavy rain! If it gets hot...
Results of My Investigation into Shortcuts, Sloppy Work, and Construction Defects in Slope Construction (Part 5)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been feeling a lot like the rainy season lately. Things are getting dangerously slow for us slope contractors… Just like last year, the situation remains dire, but it seems like only the big companies are doing well… We small and medium-sized slope contractors are really in a tight spot, but we’ll hang in there and keep pushing forward…