I think it’s become something of a source of shame for Japanese people to work in the construction industry these days.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Vietnam for the past few days. As you might have guessed, I’m here for interviews with technical intern trainees. Some people say that the technical intern program is a form of slavery. Is that really the case? Here in Vietnam, even children who are in elementary or middle school are working…
On the job, the ability to multitask is more important than the ability to concentrate
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日の建築と土木の違いの記事がGoogleニュースに載ったらしくメチャバズってましたｗ なんだかコメント多いな～って思っていたら、トンデモナイ事になっていて。 やはりGoogleニュースに載るって凄い威力で…
Slope Construction Problem 1 (Answers for Slope Framing and Rebar Insertion)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 1 (Slope Retaining Structures and Rebar Insertion). Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 1. Since a perfect-score answer was posted in the comments section the other day, I’ll just use that, but I’ll provide an explanation just in case. If an inspector were to ask, “Isn’t this part substandard?”…
"Are Construction Sites and Public Works Sites Really That Different!?"
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日千葉で建築関係の仕事をしている業者の方と話す事がありました。 そこでは、私たち公共事業者には考えられない事が起きていましたｗ 我々法面屋や土木屋、その他の公共事業者はだいたい同じですが、工種のキリが付い…
Slope Construction Problem 1 (Slope Framing and Rebar Insertion)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting with this post, I’ve decided to launch a new series called “Slope Construction Problems.” In this series, I’ll be answering the various questions and inquiries I received during final inspections back when I was a construction supervisor. I hope you find it helpful ^^ Regarding the type of ground mentioned above…
For mountains where double-pipe drilling isn't possible and the borehole walls won't hold on their own, self-drilling is the only option—but this is the only way to eliminate all uncertainty!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a question on Twitter regarding my recent article. Since I think this is an area that design consultants and government officials might not be familiar with, I’d like to address it. When double-tube drilling isn’t an option and you have to use self-drilling rock bolts, how should you approach the design…
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…
Key Points of Self-Drilling Rock Bolts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things are going a bit better this fiscal year-end than they did last year. Last year, I was already bored around this time, lol. It looks like things will work out this year ^^ Anyway, moving on to self-drilling rock bolts. A self-drilling rock bolt consists of a bit, a rod, and a coupling...
A Super Simple Explanation of How General Contractors Make a Profit
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, some people said they couldn’t find where to sign up for Real Enta’s Slope Management Workshop, so I redesigned the banner at the top of the page lol. This is how it originally looked, but here’s the updated version below. I don’t think anyone will get confused now lol. The banner above…