How to Calculate Estimated Costs | A Practical Example of Cost Calculation for Rock Bolt Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. (This is a reprint of an article from fiscal year 2016.) The other day, I heard from the anchor shop; they said they wanted to provide more accurate estimates. As expected, when you transition from being a sole craftsman to an organized business, these kinds of issues tend to come up first. Providing accurate estimates…
Time flies like an arrow—aggressively
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s the end of the fiscal year, isn’t it? The year is already coming to a close… Every year around this time, I find myself thinking, “Wow, the year sure goes by fast.” As I’ve written before, this is exactly what Jannet’s Law is all about. Every year feels like a blink of an eye. Over the past year, there have been all sorts of things…
If you don't help them hone their judgment, they'll grow up to be adults who can't make decisions!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you ask people, “Do you have good decision-making skills?” the responses tend to split between those who say they do and those who say they’re indecisive, right? lol For example, there are people who go to a restaurant and decide right away, and others who agonize over it for ages. It’s the same at work, too. So, what exactly is decision-making ability? Decision-making ability and…
I found a great product! (I thought they were pollen-blocking glasses, but they can actually be used as safety glasses!!?)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. How’s the pollen season treating you? I’m taking my meds, but it’s seriously bad!! So, I thought, “I need to do something about this!” and bought some pollen-blocking glasses. Here they are. Can you tell? lol They look like regular glasses, right? The sides are covered…
Thinking Patterns and the Likelihood of Criminal Activity Among Technical Intern Trainees by Race
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to someone from the trainee union the other day, and they told me about the mindset of today’s trainees. Apparently, there have been a lot of disappearances lately, lol. I guess that’s just part of the culture here. It’s not so much that the trainees have grown to hate their jobs…
Riding on Someone Else's Coattails in Grand Sumo
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a story I heard the other day from a contractor I know. Construction Company A, which was working on a major project, was a third-tier subcontractor. Once the project was finished, they approached the first-tier subcontractor and asked them to skip the second tier and give them work directly next time. The first-tier contractor was wary and asked my acquaintance, “Who is that company, anyway?”…
Buy or Rent? | Which Is More Cost-Effective: Buying or Renting Construction Equipment?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been two months since I bought my new Belcon. It hasn’t shown the slightest sign of moving yet, lol. The thing is, the timing just hasn’t been right, so I haven’t been able to get behind the wheel yet. (This Belcon is made-to-order.) I could rent one from a leasing company, but having my own machine definitely gives me more flexibility…
When I started thinking about the surcharge for estimates if we switched to a two-day weekend, things got completely out of hand!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been a while since we switched to a two-day-off-per-week system, hasn’t it? For general contractors, there’s a surcharge of about 5% in cost estimates. So, I’d like to consider what the surcharge rate might be for us subcontractors. Let’s calculate the number of days based on the following conditions…
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 18 (Africa Edition)
Hey everyone! It’s Enta here. It’s already March!!! We’re in the very final stretch of the fiscal year! Let’s give it our all and push through!! Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 1 (Africa Edition) Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 2 (Africa Edition) Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer…