It's not ideal, but the truth is, if the design consultants and the contractors get along well, they'll probably be able to create something better.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I came across one of those “retaining wall projects that are definitely over-engineered!” for the first time in a while. The thing is, the retaining wall construction itself is fine, but they’ve also installed rebar reinforcement on top of it. Well, I guess that’s just standard practice on steep slopes…
Introducing technical interns to Japanese cuisine as part of their culinary culture training!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m not sure if it’s okay to write this publicly, but I’m going to take the plunge and share it! Apparently, one of our technical interns tried some beef and said, “This is freaking delicious! I wish I’d tried it sooner!” I also thought to myself that, given religious restrictions, dealing with food must be really tough…
When selecting construction equipment, the reference materials are often too outdated, so they frequently don’t suit the current job site.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’ve seen something like this before. It’s often attached to design calculations, isn’t it? And I imagine designers use this as a basis for their work. But doesn’t it happen quite often that the machine doesn’t actually fit the site? &nb…
There Are Only Two Ways for the Construction Industry to Survive (From the God of Construction)
The Construction Industry in Steady Decline The current environment surrounding the construction industry is extremely negative. This is due to the nature of the industry, which requires physical labor tied to a specific location. No matter how advanced the internet becomes or how well-developed IT infrastructure gets, digging up soil and laying foundations…
My blog has surpassed 4,000 subscribers!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? The number of email subscribers to this blog has surpassed 4,000!!! There’s a “Subscribe” button on the right side of the homepage, and that’s where the subscriber count is displayed. I’ve been writing exclusively about slope stabilization for 14 years now! March 2, 2009…
Extensometers and Strain Gauges | How Ground Extensometers Are Used to Monitor Landslides
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever seen something like this on a slope? It’s a common sight in our industry, isn’t it? That’s right! It’s a strain gauge! It’s used to monitor landslide activity. What Is a Strain Gauge? (Slope Disaster Prevention Technology Association) Places where monitoring is easy…
It's always best to keep machine parts in stock at the company so we can respond quickly if anything happens!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it gets cold, there tend to be quite a few mechanical issues, don’t they? One thing that happens a lot when it gets cold is electrical system trouble! This happens even when it’s super hot, but it also happens when it’s cold, lol. So, does it happen all the time…? Well, when it’s extremely hot, and extremely…
The construction industry actually has a huge amount of material waste, but people just turn a blind eye to it, don't they?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re all familiar with the SDGs, right? What do you think about them? Just starting off like this might make it sound like I’m about to criticize them, lol. Well, I’m actually going to talk about just one aspect of the SDGs: in construction projects, we use materials…
Once you're over 40, you start forgetting things like crazy, so I guess it's a good idea to eat an onion on the way to work!
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 今日から日本全国一気に動き出す感じでしょうか？ うちは月曜日から始動しているので準備運動はOKです！ｗ しかし、先日もある現場の方と話していたんですが、物忘れが酷い。 ホントに酷いんですよねー…