We invited the Public Works Research Institute to conduct a site tour!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, with the cooperation of the general contractor, we held a site tour for representatives from the Public Works Research Institute at a project Enta is working on. You’re probably thinking, “What on earth is that?!” lol National Research and Development Agency, Public Works Research Institute 🏗 National Research…
Is the general contractor’s payment method acceptable? Retention funds may be illegal.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are your prime contractors paying you on time? I think most prime contractors are paying on time. However, unfortunately, there are still a certain number of prime contractors who are slow to pay. Under the “Act on the Fairness of Transactions with Small and Medium-Sized Contractors,” which goes into effect in January 2026, unilateral…
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Establishes New Reporting Channel for Construction Site Fraud to Ensure Wages and Improve Working Conditions (Yahoo! News)
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has established a new online reporting system to accept reports of violations of the Construction Industry Act—such as entering into contracts with labor costs significantly below the government’s guidelines—aimed at improving working conditions for construction workers. The ministry is seeking a wide range of information on violators, which will lead to investigations and corrective guidance by the government’s “Construction G-Men”…
Use the four-stage learning model to assess where you stand and use that insight to fuel your future growth!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to learning something, have you heard of the four-stage model of learning? Understanding this will help you figure out where you currently stand and what steps to take next. And then, “unconscious incompetence”…
Who knew there was a job like this!? What exactly is an environmental impact assessment!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking with a consultant from a major firm I met the other day, and he asked me, “Is there actually a job like this?!” So I wanted to share this with you all lol. Have you ever heard of environmental surveys or environmental impact assessments? What are environmental surveys and environmental impact assessments? I looked it up online…
Important Points Regarding the Appearance of the Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote about the appearance of a job site. I’d like to write a bit more about that today. Have you ever stopped to think about why it’s better to keep things neat and tidy? Things like a clean job site, neat workmanship, or well-organized paperwork. I…
Let's take a closer look at the "Measures Against Extreme Heat in Construction Work" issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a new initiative announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) at the end of last year: “Support Package for Heatwave Countermeasures in Construction Projects” — Supporting the Implementation of Diverse Work Styles During Heatwaves — An overview of this has been released, so I’d like to take a quick look at it. Attachment…
Back to Work in 2026! Let’s Put Safety First!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Well, it’s time to get back to work! Today marks the start of 2026! These are challenging times, but let’s do our best. I’d especially like us to prioritize safety. Last year, we had two accidents at our company. Details of the accidents: In one case, a worker…
Since work starts tomorrow for 2026, let's get a little bit of work done starting today!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The three-day holiday is over, and starting tomorrow, it’s back to work in earnest! ^^ For me, every year is just the same as usual—nothing really changes. Company rounds, blogging, paperwork, AI, and heading to the mountains for a hike. While on that hike, I adjusted the straps on my sandals…