4 Common Gaps New Construction Managers Often Encounter (From the God of Construction)
New hires who join the company as construction managers head out to the job site with a mix of anxiety and excitement, honestly not quite sure what their job entails. Many of these new hires will likely face the gap between their expectations and reality. I was the same way. When I listen to today’s new hires talk about their early days on the job…
There Are Only Two Ways for the Construction Industry to Survive (From the God of Construction)
The Construction Industry in Steady Decline The current environment surrounding the construction industry is extremely negative. This is due to the nature of the industry, which requires physical labor tied to a specific location. No matter how advanced the internet becomes or how well-developed IT infrastructure gets, digging up soil and laying foundations…
Winter bonuses have increased for the first time in three years. The construction industry has exceeded 1.2 million! What’s the ranking this year? (From “The God of Construction”)
Winter Bonuses ”Increase” for the First Time in Three Years On the 22nd, the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) announced the average agreed-upon amount for winter bonuses (bonuses and lump-sum payments) at major companies for 2022. The average bonus across all industries was 894,179 yen, an increase of 8.92% (73,224 yen) compared to last winter…
Is the Number of Clients Surging? Can “Document Preparation Services” Help Improve Operational Efficiency and Reduce Overtime? (From “The God of Construction”)
What Is “Document Preparation Services,” a Term You Hear Here and There? The other day, I wrote an article titled “The Construction Industry Is No Exception: Is It True That More Companies and Individuals Are Landing Contracts Through Social Media?” While connecting with people in the construction industry on social media, I learned something. It’s about construction projects…
7 Tips for Writing the “Construction Meeting Minutes”—a Crucial Part of Construction Documentation (from the God of Construction)
"Make sure the construction meeting minutes are clear enough for anyone to understand!" "The client just won't approve changes to the construction plans..." "After sending documents via email or the ASP (information-sharing system), I almost always get questions about the content..." — You haven't had experiences like this, have you...
When a subordinate told their boss, who was sighing constantly, “Could you please stop? It’s annoying,” this is what happened (from “The God of Construction”)
The branch manager, nicknamed “Mr. Sigh.” His day begins with a sigh and ends with a sigh. When you greet him with “Good morning!”, he replies with a gloomy, sigh-filled “Ugh… Here we go again.” He reluctantly attends the morning meeting, sighing the whole time. …
What Does a CAD Operator Do? Learn About the Job, Work Style, and Rewards (From "The God of Construction")
Have you heard of the job title “CAD operator”? CAD operators are indispensable not only in the construction industry but also in mechanical manufacturing settings, such as at automotive parts manufacturers. While this is a job that requires specialized skills, the essential qualifications needed to become a CAD operator are…
Are Client Support Services Doomed to Be Disliked by Contractors? (From "The God of Construction")
Client Support Services That Are Often Resented When I previously posted an article titled “Behind the Scenes of Client Support Services,” I received a lot of comments, and it was a great learning experience to find out how contractors view us. Comments like “They’re just holding a whiteboard and posing for photos” or “After all…”
”The Construction Industry Is in Trouble,” "The Construction Industry Is Crazy": Why It's Labeled a "Low-End Job" by the Public (From "The God of Construction")
"The construction industry is in trouble," "The construction industry is messed up." Have you ever searched for "construction industry" online? When you do, related keywords like "construction industry in trouble" and "construction industry messed up" pop up. Furthermore, if you check sites like Yahoo! Chiebukuro, you'll find that regarding the construction industry...