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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…

Questions About Blueprints: Have you ever wondered, “Why are blueprints in the construction industry so cluttered and hard to read?” It seems almost inevitable that young workers, unable to interpret those blueprints, sometimes end up making serious mistakes. As someone who manages civil engineering construction projects, I often wonder why this is the case…

Survey on Whether Construction Managers Are Able to Work in a Fair and Supportive Environment Hello, my name is Iwan-ta. I usually share information on social media and my blog about work styles and careers in the construction industry. This time, I was curious to know whether construction managers are able to work in a fair and supportive environment, so out of curiosity, I posted on Twitter…

Posts related to construction site supervisors get a lot of comments. There’s something I’ve noticed while sharing information about construction site supervisors. That is, they get a lot of comments. Previously, I used to post information about floor plans. At that time, most of the viewers were people planning to build a house…

Introduction: In this post, I’d like to talk about the “Construction Meeting Minutes” that we prepare on a daily basis in civil engineering projects. While there’s been a lot of talk lately about digitization and streamlining, I don’t really feel like the volume of work involved has decreased much (laughs). So, by focusing on the key points, I hope to help you cut down on the time it takes to prepare these documents, even if just a little…

The Arrogance of General Contractors: “Just Pass the Troublesome Work Off to Subcontractors” This happened at a construction site for a general contractor I used to work for. I was in charge of construction management, and my job involved reviewing plans for upcoming projects with my supervisor and preparing the necessary documentation, such as progress inspections. So…

Characteristics of Site Supervisors Who Are Well-Liked by Subcontractors What traits do site supervisors have that make subcontractor craftsmen think, “I’d like to work with them again”? In this article, I’ve summarized the common traits of site supervisors who are well-liked by subcontractors, based on what I’ve observed on-site. They give precise instructions and…