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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…

Heat Stroke Prevention Measures in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Once the rainy season ends, the sun’s rays suddenly become much stronger, creating an environment where heat stroke is even more likely to occur. In recent years, preventive measures and educational campaigns regarding heat stroke have been actively promoted, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, where I used to work, is no exception. When a case of heat stroke occurs, it has a significant impact on the Self-Defense Forces…

He Was Super Rude Right from the Start—This is the story of an outrageous client I met at my first construction site as site manager when I was 28 years old. It was the day we won the bid and went with my boss to greet the person in charge. When we arrived at city hall, the section chief and the person in charge from the relevant department were there to greet us. We exchanged business cards…

The scope of work for a construction manager is wide-ranging. It includes cost management, schedule management, safety management, quality control, and, when new employees join the team, training them—the workload is enormous. As a result, it’s easy to fall into the mindset that “as a construction manager, I have to be able to do everything on my own.” However, that’s a mistake…