I Tried an "Offline Meetup" with People in the Construction Industry I Connected With on Twitter (From "The God of Construction")
Hello. My name is Liberta. I usually share information about the construction industry, careers as electricians, and job changes on the official “Electrician Depot” Twitter account and blog. This time, after hitting it off during a Twitter Spaces session, we actually met up in person…
The Result of a Local Contractor Forcibly Implementing a “Two-Day Weekend Construction Schedule” (From the God of Construction)
Two-Day Weekend Construction Schedule Introduced to Boost Project Evaluation Scores The other day, an article titled “What Would Happen If Small and Medium-Sized Construction Companies Forced a ‘Full Two-Day Weekend System’?” was published, but actually, the local construction company I work for also suddenly introduced a two-day weekend construction schedule recently. The reason is that it qualifies for an increase in project evaluation scores…
Are Construction Managers Working in a "White-Collar" Environment? A Survey of 146 People on Twitter! [2023 Edition] (From "The God of Construction")
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…
Are You Actually Hiding Your Overtime? [The 2024 Problem in the Construction Industry] (From “The God of Construction”)
Slow Progress on Overtime Regulations The other day, while reading *Nikkei Construction*, a set of data caught my eye. Published by the Japan Construction Industry Federation (JCI) in September 2022, the data shows that progress on overtime regulations has been slow. Among major companies, …
"Why do I have to work under some young punk?"—A construction site where I, the youngest person there, ended up becoming the chief engineer (from "The God of Construction")
When staff are assigned to a job site, staffing is determined based on factors such as the contract amount and the scope of work. As a result, there are sometimes sites where the roles are reversed—with the chief engineer in their 20s and the supervising engineer in their 40s. An airport construction site I managed as a subcontractor in the past was exactly like that. One…
Is There a Difference Between Heavy Equipment and Excavators? An Introduction to the Types, Uses, and Required Licenses of Heavy Equipment (From "The God of Construction")
Heavy machinery plays a vital role at demolition and construction sites. Although we often refer to it simply as “heavy machinery,” there are actually many different types. There are also various terms used to describe them, and many people may find these differences confusing. In this article, we’ll cover the types of heavy machinery, their respective features, how to choose the right one, and the licenses required to operate them…
"I don't want to quit, but it's really tough..." The struggles of a 23-year-old junior construction manager (from "The God of Construction")
A Consultation from a 23-Year-Old Site Supervisor I received a comment on the YouTube channel I run. I’d like to share it here and ask for your thoughts on the matter. The comment read as follows: “I’m a 23-year-old working as a site supervisor for a local construction company…”
4 Common Gaps New Construction Managers Often Encounter (From the God of Construction)
New hires who join the company as construction managers head out to the job site with a mix of anxiety and excitement, honestly not quite sure what their job entails. Many of these new hires will likely face the gap between their expectations and reality. I was the same way. When I listen to today’s new hires talk about their early days on the job…
What Would Happen If a Small or Medium-Sized Construction Company Forced a “Full Two-Day Weekend System”...? (From the God of Construction)
The ”Inside Story” Behind the Major Revision of the Employment Rules In my previous article, I wrote that last August, coinciding with the fiscal year-end, we made major revisions to our employment rules in an effort to transform from “Showa Company” to “Reiwa Company.” The official reason given was that we wanted to secure young employees and rejuvenate the company…