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How I Find Work as a Temp Employee I work as a temp employee at a construction site. I imagine most temp employees are affiliated with a single staffing agency and take jobs referred by that agency, but my situation is a little different. I always work with a few trusted staffing agencies…

The Construction Industry Has the Most “Old-Timers” I’ll say this even though I expect criticism: I believe the construction industry has the most “old-timers.” While people may not say it out loud, I suspect many feel the same way. This is a reality the construction industry must accept. The high turnover rate in the construction industry…

"You shouldn't go into the construction industry, right?" Just the other day, I happened to walk into a restaurant and overheard this conversation: "You shouldn't go into the construction industry. And construction management is definitely out of the question. There's a lot of overtime, and it's bad for your physical and mental health." My honest reaction upon hearing this was still…

Behind the Scenes of Winning Contracts for Client Support Services In this article, I’d like to discuss the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of winning contracts for client support services. The requirements for client support services stipulate that the designated technical engineer must be a Certified Professional Engineer, a Class 1 Construction Management Engineer, a Public Works Quality Assurance Engineer (I) or (II), an RCCM, or hold an equivalent qualification…

Working in the construction industry is so tough that it makes you want to quit. “I want to quit working on-site.” I’ve thought that many times myself. It’s only natural. On-site work is grueling. Not only does it require physical stamina, but the amount of paperwork is also overwhelming. I’m not sure if I, as someone in the industry, should say this, but working in the construction industry makes you want to quit…

Is it just a lack of grit that causes new hires to quit? With the arrival of new employees, our workplace has become more vibrant. It’s a source of immense joy to see the younger generation joining our industry. On the other hand, quite a few of them end up quitting early on. Seeing them, I think, “Grit…”

Communication is essential on construction sites, but there are certain phrases that are sure to rub people the wrong way. In this article, we’ll introduce a few phrases that are best avoided on site. “I don’t know, so ask that person.” Let’s say you’re on site and have a question about something you don’t understand. If the person you ask replies, “I don’t know…”

In the construction industry, work is carried out by clients, general contractors, and subcontractors. Within this process, price negotiations are inevitable; since a lower construction unit price naturally leads to a higher profit margin, contractors tend to seek out construction methods that allow them to secure discounts and keep costs as low as possible. However, if you get swept up in this wave of price cuts, various problems can arise…

A Subcontractor’s Victim: This story takes place at a plant where I used to work as a full-time safety officer. One day, an unbelievable incident occurred in which a worker was fired from the site in just a single day. Background of the Incident: The subcontractor’s employee at that site was sent to the site for the first time when he arrived at the site office…