Voluntary Temporary Housing and Designated Temporary Housing (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been getting a bit nervous lately because I’ve been showing up on Google News a lot, but I guess that’s just part of the job when you’re sharing information, huh? ^^ I’d like to write about “voluntary temporary housing” and “designated temporary housing.” To put it simply, it’s just a matter of whether it’s voluntary or designated…
Make sure to pack the interior of the undercap for ground anchor work tightly!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you adding the non-corrosive additive—the one you know from KTB ground anchors? Mix both ingredients together and give it a good shake. (The KTB specs say to mix it with a mixer for at least 3 minutes, lol.) It doesn’t really matter which one you add first. TRUSCO O…
I wonder what will happen to the construction industry with the "2024 Problem"?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It seems the “2024 Problem” is causing major headaches, especially for large general contractors. The other day, I had a drink with someone from a super general contractor and got some information from them. As some of you may already know, starting in April 2024, there will be caps on working conditions…
Should I buy or rent the machine?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been two months since I bought my new Belcon. It hasn’t shown the slightest sign of moving yet, lol. The thing is, the timing just hasn’t been right, so I haven’t been able to get behind the wheel yet. (This Belcon is made-to-order.) I could rent one from a leasing company, but having my own machine definitely gives me more flexibility…
Methods and Principles for Measuring Drill Hole Length
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since quite a few people seem confused about the concept of drilling length, I’d like to explain it. Let’s start with the basics. Drilling length refers to the length of the drilled hole. So why is measuring drilling length so confusing? It’s because of the remaining length…
Never inspect your safety harness yourself!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, during a main contractor’s safety inspection at a job site, I was called out on a safety harness issue. The issue was with the attachment hardware connecting the harness to the rope on a harness being used by a Vietnamese worker. It’s what’s commonly called a “Lolip.” It’s the one shown above. These Lolips don’t really break very often…
Would the system be better if we accepted the fact that technical interns are coming to Japan to work?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On the 10th, there was a news report titled “Government Expert Panel Calls for Abolition of Technical Intern Training Program and Transition to a New System.” Our group as a whole also works alongside about 20 technical interns. To begin with, the purpose was to pass on Japanese technology, and…
"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…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Answer for Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 3 (Lattice Reinforcement). Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 3. This is actually a pretty simple concept: just drive in lots of large pins (φ16 × 400)! That’s the key. As for the small pins (φ9 × 200), they’re short, so I guess there’s no helping it…