Many people don't know that it's not necessary to affix a seal to safety documents.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already October! Only three months left in the year!! As things gradually start to get crazy busy, it’s also getting colder. And this is a great time to get a lot of work done! It’d be great if we could really push through during this period, wouldn’t it? ^^ Let’s push forward safely…
With a 4-week, 8-day-off schedule, it’s acceptable to increase the quoted price by 4–6 percent.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. More and more job sites are shifting to a two-day weekend system, aren’t they? Even the general contractors generally have two days off a week, except on national holidays. So, let’s talk about our finances, lol. To put it simply, if we take Saturdays off, our work efficiency drops, which means our output goes down. The company’s revenue…
Number of Stages and Safety Factor for Reverse-Rotation Ground Anchor Installation | Determining the Optimal Tensioning Timing
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to ground anchor construction, knowing exactly when to apply tension is crucial, isn’t it? Surprisingly, this isn’t always specified in the consultant’s design, so the construction team sometimes runs into difficulties. This is especially true for reverse-wrap installation. …
Ground Anchor Construction Has Entered the Era of Maintenance and Management | The Importance of Inspecting Existing Structures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I received the study materials for renewing my Ground Anchor Installer certification. Since there are no in-person training sessions right now due to COVID-19, I’ll be studying at home. I’m sure other industries and certifications have adopted similar systems as well. …
This isn't where I belong. A construction site that's enough to break my spirit (from the God of Construction)
"This isn't where I belong." I work as a temporary employee, and after finishing my previous assignment at the end of June, I started working at this new site at the beginning of July. About two weeks after I was assigned here, I actually started having a certain feeling. It might sound presumptuous, but "this place (my current assignment) isn't where I belong..."
What Is Soil? (Part 2) | The Mechanism by Which Saturation Causes Surface Sliding
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In light of the disaster in Shizuoka, I’d like everyone to learn a little more about soil. I’ll briefly explain why soil erodes. But enough of that—let’s talk about cliffs (for the general public). I’m continuing my series on cliffs for the general public, following up on my recent post. Professionals, please read…
Measures to Prevent Cliff and Ground Collapses in Residential Homes | Stabilization Through Drainage Boring
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, there was significant damage in the Shizuoka area, and since I have many friends there, I’m very concerned. I received a message from a friend first thing this morning saying things are really tough, so I’d like to offer my sympathies. They also mentioned that it looks like it might rain again, so to everyone in mountainous areas or regions with many cliffs…
By understanding the price and service life of machinery, you can determine the appropriate cost of machinery.
Hi everyone, this is Enta. Do you have any idea how much it costs to operate a drilling machine? I’m talking about actual subcontractor equipment here, lol. Back when I worked at a branch office, I never really gave it much thought. Well, I’ve never bought one or maintained one myself. So, of course I wouldn’t know…
About Cliffs (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone—especially those of you who aren’t involved in slope construction. This is Enta. This time, I’m writing for people who aren’t slope construction specialists or general contractors. Professionals, feel free to skip this one lol. When we contractors talk about “slopes,” we’re generally referring to cliffs (…