Treating Ground Anchor Heads When Groundwater Levels Are High | Preventing Rust with Caulking
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance complained to me, saying, “The job postings for slope stabilization and anchor work are described in great detail, but I can’t seem to get any construction management positions!” Of course, this person is a construction manager. I bet they said it with a face like this lol …
The bond length specified in the design does not meet the design requirements in practice due to the use of aluminum material.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you still using sheath tubes? You don’t need sheath tubes for rebar insertion! I’ve been saying this for a while, but the other day I did some calculations. The sheath and end cap don’t adhere to the grout…
Tips for Installing Cutouts in Legal-Size Frames | How to Ensure a Tight Fit for the Load-Bearing Plate
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The temperature swings have been getting pretty extreme lately, haven’t they? Let’s make sure to bundle up while we work ^^ Cutting out boxes: This involves cutting out openings in the retaining wall (holes for inserting void pipes or PVC pipes, which are needed later for rebar installation and anchor work), but the slope contractors are installing…
Handling On-Site Issues | Solutions That Stick to the Basics
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There are times when things don’t go smoothly on site, right? Those kinds of sites—where hoses get clogged frequently, or there are mechanical or interpersonal problems, or other kinds of issues… There are always sites like that. However, when it comes to problems, you can control them yourself…
The Benefits of Morning Radio Calisthenics | Why They Help Prevent Accidents at Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today is the training session for supervisors of technical interns, and it’s a bit chilly! The mountainous areas are covered in snow, and with the season changing, it won’t be long before it’s time to switch to winter tires. It’s also a good idea to let your car warm up a bit—it helps the oil circulate better and makes the engine run more smoothly. As for the heater…
Are Client Support Services Doomed to Be Disliked by Contractors? (From "The God of Construction")
Client Support Services That Are Often Resented When I previously posted an article titled “Behind the Scenes of Client Support Services,” I received a lot of comments, and it was a great learning experience to find out how contractors view us. Comments like “They’re just holding a whiteboard and posing for photos” or “After all…”
What Kind of Comments Indicate an Employee Should Be Terminated Early? | Interpersonal Relationships at Construction Companies
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日久しぶりの言葉を聞きましたｗ 「あいつ(社長)は現場に全然来ない！」 って職人が言っていたらしいんです。(私の事じゃなくて他の) こりゃヤバいぞ！！って思いました。 何がヤバいかって、この…
When Installing Rebar, Should It Be Perpendicular to the Slope or at a Specified Angle!? (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When installing rebar, should the drilling angle be perpendicular to the slope or at a specified angle!? (Part 1) This is a continuation of the previous post. When drilling into highly undulating natural ground, if the drilling angle is perpendicular to the slope, the holes may intersect. Even if they intersect vertically, horizontally there is some…
When Installing Rebar, Should It Be Perpendicular to the Slope or at a Specified Angle!? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today we have interviews for Vietnamese technical interns. Chan, who is currently a technical intern, is also serving as an interviewer ^^ I’m looking forward to it for many reasons. But anyway, which angle is better for rebar insertion in formwork, sprayed mortar, and sprayed concrete? &nb…