A Series of Heavy Rain Disasters: Lessons from Past Disaster Recovery Cases (From "The God of Construction")
Torrential Rain Disasters Strike Again This Year Just when I thought the rainy season had ended early this year, a series of torrential rain disasters struck in August. Damage occurred in various areas, including bridges being washed away, landslides triggering mudslides, and flooding that reached above floor level. Among these, the torrential rains that hit Niigata and Fukui…
A Story of Being ”Sidelined” from a Construction Site: A Major Blunder as a Chief Engineer, Followed by Several Months of House Arrest (From the God of Construction)
The Time I Was Sidelined from a Construction Site After making a major mistake as the chief engineer at a certain construction site, I was placed on several months of house arrest following the completion of the project. When I returned to work after my suspension ended, I had suddenly become the talk of the town; my name was known to everyone in the company, and I began to be treated as a problem employee. …
“To Construction Supervisors Who Can’t Stop Being the ”Yeller”: What Is the “That Said Rule” That Will Completely Transform How Others Perceive You? (From the God of Construction)
It’s Okay If You Can’t Change Your “Yelling” Personality. Do you find yourself unintentionally speaking in an intimidating manner to junior colleagues or subordinates? With the changing times, being harsh with others is no longer considered acceptable. Of course, that doesn’t mean it was ever okay, but taken to extremes, it can lead to criminal behavior…
"That'll Make People Hate You!" 10 Things Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Do That Make Them Unpopular [Part 2] (From "The God of Construction")
Behaviors That Make Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Unpopular [Part 2] In the previous post, we covered “10 Behaviors That Make Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Unpopular [Part 1]”; this is the second part. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, we recommend starting there first! In this second part, we’ll discuss the following four points. These are my personal opinions…
"That'll Make People Hate You!" 10 Things Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Do That Make Them Unpopular [Part 1] (From "The God of Construction")
Behaviors That Make Civil Engineering and Construction Site Supervisors Unpopular [Part 1] When it comes to site supervisors in the construction industry, maintaining good communication with tradespeople and clients is essential, isn’t it? So in this article, we’ll explain the behaviors that make you unpopular with each of these groups. Let’s learn together and build positive relationships…
“To Construction Supervisors Who Can’t Stop Being the ”Yeller”: What Is the “That Said Rule” That Will Completely Transform How Others Perceive You? (From the God of Construction)
It’s Okay If You Can’t Change Your “Yelling” Personality. Do you find yourself unintentionally speaking in an intimidating manner to junior colleagues or subordinates? With the changing times, being harsh with others is no longer considered acceptable. Of course, that doesn’t mean it was ever okay, but taken to extremes, it can lead to criminal behavior…
The construction industry is “sick.” What’s the name of this illness? (From the God of Construction)
Is the construction industry failing to move forward? The foundation of the construction industry lies in “buildings” and “infrastructure.” These include homes where people live, as well as facilities that generate profit. They also include the infrastructure that connects these elements in various ways. Building these is the mission of the construction industry, and it is essential for human life…
"Stubborn Veterans" Are Holding Back the Construction Industry Today (From the God of Construction)
People are surprised to hear that we’re “making progress” just by holding online meetings. “The construction industry is behind the times.” People still say this. Even though technology has advanced so much in the world at large, it seems like the construction industry hasn’t progressed much at all. It’s about time we started feeling a sense of urgency about this situation…
If you're not cut out to be a site representative or a supervising engineer, wouldn't being a "temp worker" be fine? (From the God of Construction)
Not everyone is cut out for that job. If you work in construction management at a construction company, the company will likely expect you to eventually become a site representative or a supervising engineer. This is only natural from the company’s perspective, and for you personally, it’s an opportunity to advance your career while gaining experience…