"That'll Make People Hate You!" 10 Things Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Do That Make Them Unpopular [Part 2] (From "The God of Construction")
Behaviors That Make Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Unpopular [Part 2] In the previous post, we covered “10 Behaviors That Make Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Unpopular [Part 1]”; this is the second part. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, we recommend starting there first! In this second part, we’ll discuss the following four points. These are my personal opinions…
"That'll Make People Hate You!" 10 Things Civil Engineering and Site Supervisors Do That Make Them Unpopular [Part 1] (From "The God of Construction")
Behaviors That Make Civil Engineering and Construction Site Supervisors Unpopular [Part 1] When it comes to site supervisors in the construction industry, maintaining good communication with tradespeople and clients is essential, isn’t it? So in this article, we’ll explain the behaviors that make you unpopular with each of these groups. Let’s learn together and build positive relationships…
Here's an explanation of how construction performance evaluations are scored (from the Kamino Blog)
工事成績評定とは？ 工事成績評定とは、公共工事において工事の施工状況、目的物の品質等を考査し100点満点で工事の成績評定を行う制度です。 概要は別記事に詳しく書きましたのでぜひ読んでみてください(*’ω’*) 関連記事：公共工…
Collapse of the Cliff (Slope) or Stone Wall Below Your Home (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There have been a number of landslides in various places recently, haven’t there? Landslide in Naka Ward, Yokohama: Residents Continue to Evacuate. While there are various causes for landslides, water is usually the main factor. During the rainy season, when heavy rains and prolonged rainfall continue, the situation becomes extremely dangerous. &n…
Important Things to Keep in Mind Before Starting Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Tokyo for a few days now, lol. Between handling arrangements for this company and other stuff, I’ve been walking so much in Tokyo that I feel like I’ve lost weight—or is it just me? Anyway… An important task for a construction manager before starting a project: First, reviewing the design documents…
Tips for Self-Drilling Rock Bolts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m going to talk about self-drilling rock bolts lol. Self-drilling rock bolts: These are rock bolts consisting of a bit, a rod, and a coupling, and are mainly used as temporary rock bolts in places where the borehole walls cannot stand on their own…
A Slope Stabilization Specialist Considers Measures to Prevent the Collapse of Block Walls. (Reprinted from a previous post)
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 以前の地震で酷く残念な事故がありました。 地震によりブロック塀が座屈し倒壊した事故です。 本当に残念です。 我々土木業者であればブロック塀の強度ってほぼ無いって思ってイイくらいのレベルって知っ…
Mistakes in Drilling | 6 Points to Check During Drilling Operations and Where Responsibility Lies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’ve probably had times when you’ve driven the anchor too far in and couldn’t pull it out, right? That means you drilled too deep—it’s called over-drilling. Since the drilled hole is over 60 meters long, it’s impossible to retrieve the anchor. This is a common mistake made by inexperienced operators installing anchors…
The Thieves Who Always Show Up Just Before a Company Goes Bankrupt
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日ある会社が倒産したんですが、そこでまた起きました！ 会社が倒産する前って必ず出てくるアレ！ そうです！ ドロボーです！！ 今回盗まれたのはタイヤショベルです。 コレです！ 会社の精算が決まってからの窃盗…