Spray Machine Overhaul | Maintenance Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m currently overhauling a spray gun. This is the oldest gun we have, but it’s still going strong! In fact, spray guns can last quite a while as long as you replace the liners regularly. The shaft is important too, but the liners are really the key. (As for the liners…
"Questioning Conventional Wisdom" Series (Part 1) | Rethinking the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Around this time of year, I’m swamped with estimates, construction plans, and cost calculations for the next fiscal year. Lately, I’ve been spending almost all my time on-site, so I really don’t have any time, haha. When people call me, they say, “Oh, are you on-site? Should we just email instead?”—such kind words…
Why Do Cracks Form in Mortar? (Part 6) | Experimental Analysis
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s starting to get cold here on Honshu, too, isn’t it? I mean, it is November 1st, after all. I’m still in my 40s, but I’ve been feeling the cold more easily lately, lol. Young people say they don’t feel cold, so maybe it’s because your body temperature drops a bit as you get older?? I’m staying warm by layering up and wearing thermal underwear. By the way…
Starting a Business in the Construction Industry (Slope Stabilization) (Part 1) | Startups
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Kobe for the past few days. I’m here for a little study. Since it’s always important to keep learning, I’m taking a two-day intensive course. Let’s give it our all today, too! But anyway, regarding the recent article on the “God of Construction”—the article on the God of Construction…
Why Do Cracks Form in Mortar? (Part 5) | Summary of Countermeasures
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve just returned from Hokkaido and have started a new development project. It’s something I’d definitely want if it existed, but it doesn’t exist yet lol. For now, I’m starting to build it using cardboard and 3D CAD. I’ll let you know when it’s done. But anyway… Crackshi…
Why Do Cracks Form in Mortar? (Part 4) | Mixing and Application Defects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m really enjoying autumn here on Honshu lol. Please make sure to take good care of yourselves, too. But enough of that—let’s get back to the Crack Series. In the previous posts, we covered: 1. Spraying during the hottest part of the day; 2. The rock lines were clearly visible on both the rock and dirt sections; 3. Overhangs…
Why Do Cracks Form in Mortar? (Part 3) | Temperature Changes
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The office is absolutely packed with machines—it’s a total mess… It looks like it’s going to take a while to clean up and get everything in order… But enough of that. This post is another installment in the “Crack” series. In the previous posts, we covered: 1. Spraying during periods of extremely high temperatures, and 2. Areas with rock and soil…
Why Do Cracks Form in Mortar? (Part 2) | Drying Shrinkage
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, since the machinery is coming back, I’m organizing and tidying up the warehouse. If I’d kept up with this regularly, I wouldn’t be in this situation… From now on, I plan to assign specific storage locations for everything. But anyway, why do cracks form in mortar? (Part 1)…
Before and After Using the Super Save Rope | Durability Review
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been getting job requests from some really unexpected places. It makes me wonder just how severe the shortage of slope maintenance workers really is... Everyone is complaining that no matter where they go, there’s a labor shortage and the job sites aren’t getting done. Despite that, the situation is getting even worse now that the two-day weekend system has been introduced…