How should tree stumps be handled during slope stabilization work where there are many stumps?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you working on concrete formwork? When it comes to concrete formwork (including sprayed mortar), there’s one question I’m often asked. It’s, “What do we do about the stump?” If you’re a contractor doing this kind of work, I’m sure you hear this all the time. If you’re not familiar with it, you might think…
The Purpose of the Zabuton Frame | Its Role in Leveling and Providing Anchor Strength (Repost)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s getting hotter and hotter, isn’t it! There’s no time to waste when it comes to heatstroke prevention! Let’s stay cool with air-conditioned workwear and other gear! And above all, for those of us working on-site, our cars are our refuge! Don’t forget to get your car’s AC refrigerant checked…
How to Train Young Government Employees on the Job | Making Construction Skills Our Selling Point
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to someone the other day. I’ve gotten a bit older lately, and I’ve even been training some of the younger staff at the government office, lol. I found their training methods interesting and could really relate to them, lol. This person works for a general contractor, so they have the opportunity to speak directly with the government office, which is why these kinds of things come up…
The Purpose of a Zabuton Frame | Leveling and Transmitting Anchor Force to the Subgrade
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s gradually getting colder, but then it gets hot again lol. Are you all taking good care of yourselves? Let’s get plenty of sleep and stay in good shape! But anyway… You know what this is, right? That’s right! It’s the zabuton frame. So, about this zabuton frame…
With a 4-week, 8-day-off schedule, it’s acceptable to increase the quoted price by 4–6 percent.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. More and more job sites are shifting to a two-day weekend system, aren’t they? Even the general contractors generally have two days off a week, except on national holidays. So, let’s talk about our finances, lol. To put it simply, if we take Saturdays off, our work efficiency drops, which means our output goes down. The company’s revenue…
Simply by preventing trees from growing on slopes, you can reduce the risk of cracks and landslides!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know that if you can limit the growth of trees and other vegetation during sprayed mortar and formwork construction, it can help prevent cracks and collapse? With construction methods that don’t use formwork—such as the Unit Net Method or the Non-Frame Method—the trees growing on the natural ground…
Slopes: From the Era of Vegetation to the Era of Mortar (Concrete)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been mowing the grass this week, lol. Going forward, the areas within these landscaped slopes will be replaced with mortar. That said, this trend has been gaining momentum for the past few years, and mortar has pretty much become the main material within these areas, hasn’t it? &…
Controlling water on slopes.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. With Golden Week just around the corner, things were getting a little hectic around the office the other day, lol. But anyway, let’s get back to the topic at hand: controlling the flow and direction of water. Do you know what this is? It’s a temporary waterway along the side of a slope. The steps are made with mortar. I often build these on the shoulder of the slope…
Spray Machine Overhaul Focuses Mainly on Liner Replacement | Maintenance Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The spray machine I’ve been taking apart and servicing for the past few days is starting to look pretty good. It’s a relief that the liner in the lower hopper still seems to have plenty of thickness left, lol. Since some of you might not know, let me explain. Inside the spray machine, the mortar is mixed…