A Nightmare That Happens Once Every Few Years | The Trials of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I visited a construction site where our company is currently working. It only takes 10 minutes to get there by Monorack (monorail)! A long time ago, when I visited a site on Mount Fuji, there was a site that was a real nightmare—it took an hour to get there by Monorack—but compared to that…
Is the Generator's Capacity Sufficient? | Choosing a Generator
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You guys use generators, right? lol Well, that goes without saying. I brought the 60-kVA generator I just bought last month to the ground anchor job site. Electricity is essential on a job site, after all. How do you go about choosing a generator? …
Out in the Open vs. In a Box | Machine Storage
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you ever get cracks in your spray-applied coatings? You know, hairline cracks or sagging cracks. It happens all the time, lol. I’m sure you’ve put a lot of effort into fixing this. You’ve tried slightly reducing the water-to-cement ratio, adding fibers…
Slope Collapse (Part 2) | Restoration Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Collapse (Part 1) Following up on my post the other day, here’s some footage of a landslide after construction. This is a truly rare video, so please watch it with your eyes wide open. Those “crack, crack” sounds definitely don’t mean there’s a batting cage nearby! The ground…
Slope Collapse (Part 1) | Heavy Rain Disaster Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I received some amazing videos and photos. The photos were provided by Masaaki from Shikoku! Thank you so much. I’d like to share the story behind them, but to protect his privacy, I’ll only mention his first name here. …
Do Not Inspect Safety Harnesses Yourself | Third-Party Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, during a main contractor’s safety inspection at a job site, I was called out on a safety harness issue. The issue was with the attachment hardware connecting the harness to the rope on a harness being used by a Vietnamese worker. It’s what’s commonly called a “Lolip.” It’s the one shown above. These Lolips don’t really break very often…
Project Management During the Rainy Season Is Challenging | Rain Countermeasures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rain is causing major delays on our site. How are things going on your sites? This tends to happen with any project that involves earthwork, doesn’t it? When it comes to earthwork on slopes, you often have to resort to single-cut excavation, but if you dig carelessly on a rainy day, it could lead to a collapse…
Slope Stabilization Work That Cannot Be Seen | Underground Section
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went out to check on the site the other day. Well, it’s a slope we’re scheduled to start work on next month, but more than that, I found something incredibly interesting!! It’s evidence that mortar was sprayed on top of the existing sprayed mortar! The cross-section of the newer mortar is actually pretty clean, and well…
Spray Machine Consumables (Part 1) | Parts List
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. On my day off, I went wakeboarding for the first time in 20 years—and I went all out! lol Since I was on my own boat, I was able to enjoy a relaxing day off. Back when I was really into wakeboarding, I used to wear a helmet and go all out, but now…