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2022/05/19

"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…

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2022/05/18

"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…

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2022/05/07

“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…

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2022/04/16

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…

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2022/04/03

"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…

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2022/03/26

現場代理人や監理技術者が向いていないなら「派遣社員」でよくない?(施工の神様より)

全員がその仕事に向いているわけじゃない 建設会社で施工管理の仕事をしていると、いずれは現場代理人とか監理技術者になることを会社から求められるだろう。会社としては当然の姿勢であり、個人としても経験値を積みながら、自らのステージを上げるまたとな…

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2022/03/20

Local Governments and Small and Medium-Sized Construction Companies Are Being Targeted by “Emotet”...!? (From “The God of Construction”)

"Emotet" Is Back in Action. Do you, our readers, know about "Emotet"? It is a piece of malware (computer virus) that has been causing havoc around the world for the past few years. It has caused damage to many organizations and companies in various countries around the world…

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2022/03/15

"Oh no…!" Three Mistakes Site Supervisors Often Make Before Project Completion (From the God of Construction)

Common Mistakes Made Before Project Completion In the civil engineering world, things inevitably get hectic right before a project is completed. This is only natural, since we have to compile the paperwork to prove that the construction was properly managed, but as the workload increases, mistakes inevitably become more frequent. I, too, have found myself thinking, “Oh no, I did it again,” while reviewing the documents…

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2022/03/09

Do Site Supervisors Really Make Good Money? I Tried Calculating My Hourly Wage (From "The God of Construction")

Do site supervisors really make good money? “Site supervisors make good money”—that’s what people often say about this profession. In fact, compared to other industries, the average salary is indeed slightly higher. But to be honest, we wouldn’t dare call ourselves high earners—not at all…