Concrete Placement Spacing for Formwork Installers (Part 1) | Basic Layout
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you installing formwork? lol When installing formwork, you check the number of anchor pins used, right? The standard is 30 main anchor pins and at least 150 auxiliary anchor pins per 100 m². This standard isn’t listed anywhere anymore. That is to say…
Thoughts on Hose Couplings | On-Site Tools
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s the second day of Golden Week in the first year of Reiwa. My family’s long weekend starts today. Those who started their Golden Week early are back at work today. That said, in my case, I’m just catching up on the backlog of estimates and cost calculations… lol. It’s a blessing to have work to do. But anyway…
A Gloomy Time for a Gloomy Construction Method | The Busy Season for Slope Contractors
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. We just can’t seem to stop doing reverse-spin spraying… 100% of our projects this month involve reverse-spin spraying… The work just isn’t moving forward at all, lol. It’s actually kind of funny. We do a test spray, install the anchors, frame the zabuton, spray the zabuton, set the pressure-bearing plates…
Existing General Contractors Lead to Higher Profits | Maintaining Relationships
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, work was suspended due to excavation of natural ground. So, we took the opportunity to perform maintenance on the machinery we normally use. It’s these technical trainees who are chiseling with the jet chisels! Since we only have two jet chisels, the three of them are fighting over them lol  …
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…