You don't need to be an AI expert, but it doesn't hurt to play around with it just to get a basic understanding!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you use AI tools like ChatGPT? As some of you may have noticed, I often use images. I have it draw all sorts of things for me. It’s incredibly convenient. If you give it specific instructions…
My Thoughts on the Role of ICT and Digital Transformation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are your thoughts on ICT and digital transformation (DX)? Back when I was still an active supervisor, the Construction CALS initiative was launched. Actually, I was the first person at the Chubu Regional Construction Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the Tokai region to submit digital photos electronically. lol That said, the government…
Results of My Investigation into Shortcuts, Sloppy Work, and Construction Defects in Slope Construction (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What kinds of shortcuts are taken in slope construction? I don’t think there are that many. I know people from other industries might say, “No way, there must be some!!?” but in the slope construction industry, there aren’t many parts that aren’t visible. …
Are we heading into an era where people find and secure jobs through social media??
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The labor shortage has been getting worse and worse lately, hasn’t it? And once again, there are tons of brokers popping up who seem to be just trying to set people up, lol. There have been a lot of them lately, especially on social media. Recently, on social media, they’ve been brazenly using the names of major general contractors to make money…
We implement site-specific solutions to ensure safe and efficient construction.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a grout mixer we had at our job site the other day! It turned out pretty well, lol. They even made a mesh guard to prevent materials from getting caught in it. We usually don’t use the ones that come from the manufacturer because they’re a bit hard to use, but our on-site staff came up with this clever solution…
Using different bits makes a huge difference in drilling speed (hand drilling)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What kind of bits do you use when operating a rock drill? Well, if you think about it, it’s usually either a cross bit or a carbide bit (flat), right? Cross bits are the most common. Another common type is the carbide bit. …
The Downsides of Being a Civil Engineering Civil Servant (From the Kamino Blog)
I previously wrote an article about the appeal (the good points) of being a civil engineer in the public sector. Here, I’d like to take the opposite approach and write about the “dark side” of the job—the downsides. Of course, conditions vary depending on the government office and department, so please just take this as a general idea of what it’s like…
It’s actually quite interesting to learn about the soil, rock types, and history of the mountain where we’re working.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On Monday during Golden Week, I went for a run in the mountains. I headed to Mount Ryōzen, a popular mountain in Shiga Prefecture. Geographically speaking, it’s a karst landscape. You’re probably thinking, “Karst here!?” lol. Well, let’s go over it ^^ &n…
Will a certification as a “Heat Stroke Prevention Manager” become necessary in the future!?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Golden Week is over!! Or is it not over yet?? lol For us, it went according to the calendar. I wonder if any of you had an 11-day holiday?? I don’t think people who work in public utilities usually get that, though. lol Anyway, we’re about to dive right into the rainy season, and it’s going to get hot! Air conditioning…