Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

A common tendency among young managers who are new to the role or managers who aren't very competent is that,

There are some people who are abnormally afraid of government offices, lol.

Being unnaturally obsequious, or preparing unnecessary documents without even understanding why.

We just went ahead and did exactly what the inspector told us to do—the same construction work as last year—even though it was based on the inspector’s subjective and unnecessary demands.

 

After all, there’s a good chance that person has already forgotten what the inspector said last year, and,

There are a lot of things where you're like, "Will I even get extra points for doing that?" lol

 

When it comes to construction management, I believe the most important thing is whether the project proceeded according to the construction plan.

Did everything proceed as planned while meeting the management standards for processes, finished products, quality, and photographs?

And are we implementing management practices that complement that?

That's what I think.

 

As long as you handle that properly, there’s no need to be intimidated by inspectors or government officials.

Occasionally, there are supervisors working on contracts for NEXCO or the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism who get the wrong idea and act all high and mighty, but,

I always find myself wondering, “What on earth is that?” lol

(Though you do find them at government offices too, lol)

 

Basically, as long as the specifications are in line with the standard specifications document, there shouldn't be any problems, so let's go in with confidence!

However, when it comes to scoring points, that’s a different story.

Compliance with the General Specifications is the minimum requirement.

Coming up with creative solutions from there is what it takes to score points.

Unfortunately, since I’m no longer an active site representative, I don’t know anything about the scoring, but,

I hope they don't get intimidated by the government and start imposing unnecessary regulations lol

Lately, I feel like inexperienced directors, in particular, are being made to do things that are completely unnecessary.

Because that's what we subcontractors are told to do, lol.

 

As expected, there are bound to be some wasteful areas that don't generate much revenue.

Is that just to get a good score? Or what??

I’d like you to keep in mind that whenever people move, it costs money, so please give instructions with that in mind, okay?

 

Anyway, don’t be intimidated by government agencies—I want you to think of them as partners with whom we’ll work together to create something great!

Instead of just saying “Yes, I understand!” to everything, let’s keep asking questions, have frequent meetings, and work together.

Well, there are definitely some “stupid, arrogant contractors” like the ones I mentioned above, lol.

Still, the real question is: how can we incorporate it effectively!?

It's important to win people over as naturally as possible, isn't it?

 

To do that, it’s important not to play your hand right from the start and to remember that you’re both on equal footing.

For people who say, “That’s impossible~,” it probably is impossible.

I think people who say, “I can do it!” are already doing it.

I hope they get used to it.

 

Government agencies and general contractors are partners!

I hope you’ll keep that spirit in mind and carry out your construction management with confidence.

That’s the kind of construction environment where subcontractors can work comfortably.

 

See you later.

 

P.S.

We, the construction company, and the general contractor are partners!

I'm so bored! (You know what I mean, right? lol)

We look forward to your call lol