Slope of Drainage Concrete in Formwork Construction | Difference from Drainage Pipes
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was doing some TIG welding, but I was doing it without wearing a welding mask. Since TIG welding involves pressing the switch in short bursts (spot welding), I figured I’d be fine—but I ended up getting a massive sunburn lol. Getting sunburned in the middle of the day…
Drilling Depth and Machine Size in Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Drilling Depth and Machine Size for Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 1) Drilling Depth and Machine Size for Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 2) Based on the previous article, I’ve put together a summary table. Machines…
Recognizing where you stand improves both individual abilities and overall performance!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What kind of role do you hold at work? For example, there are positions like a construction supervisor (the lowest-ranking supervisor on site) or a construction manager (the person in charge of the site or within the company), right? Once you enter the workforce, the role you play is very important. …
”If things continue like this, Japan will perish.” Expand public works and turn the construction industry into one filled with "money and romance" (From the God of Construction)
Japan is currently losing its vitality. According to OECD statistics, Japan’s real wages have remained sluggish compared to other countries, and there is no end in sight to the weak yen and rising prices. To address these challenges, rather than expanding domestic demand and alleviating the deflationary recession through aggressive public investment, we must regain our lost international competitiveness…
How to Train Young Government Employees on the Job | Making Construction Skills Our Selling Point
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to someone the other day. I’ve gotten a bit older lately, and I’ve even been training some of the younger staff at the government office, lol. I found their training methods interesting and could really relate to them, lol. This person works for a general contractor, so they have the opportunity to speak directly with the government office, which is why these kinds of things come up…
Drilling Depth and Machine Size in Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Drilling Depth and Machine Size for Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 1) Whether a machine can be used on-site or not depends on the model you choose, right? While deciding on the construction method is important, it’s also crucial to understand the available machines. Which machines can handle the job…
Drilling Depth and Machine Size in Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you go about selecting a core drill? In our case—though I imagine most contractors do it similarly—this is just a general guideline. *This excludes special drilling methods. Drilling diameter: φ65 (no scaffolding required). Drilling depth…
Cost of Hiring a Construction Manager | From Cars to PCs to Software
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, we’ve had long stretches of rain, and the weather’s been swinging between cold and hot! It’s enough to knock you off your feet, lol. It’s important to be prepared so you don’t get sick! Let’s make sure to have windbreakers, raincoats, base layers, and warm clothes ready. But anyway… We have a new employee joining us…
Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 4)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 1) Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 2) Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 3) In previous posts, I wrote about transporting the rig using a mobile crane and a cableway (logging crane).…