COVID-19 Vaccine: Completed Second Dose of Moderna | Record
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. I finally got it! My second Moderna shot!! Compared to the first one, the sensation of the injection was a little different. It felt just a bit warmer. And it was also a little painful... How was it for those of you who've had your second shot...?
The Depths and Breadth of the Corporate Machine | Organizational Theory
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We were talking about being a “cog in the company’s machine.” People often say they’re just a cog in the machine, don’t they? I think this phrase is usually used with a somewhat negative connotation. Whether you work for a large corporation or a small-to-medium-sized business, the nuance is the same.  …
Cooperate as Much as Possible When the General Contractor Faces an Emergency | The Integrity of Slope Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We managed to complete the emergency request for sprayed mortar within three days. We get requests like this every now and then, lol. When something like this comes up, I imagine the general contractor calls various companies—large, medium, and small—that they have a relationship with to ask for their help. &nbs…
Shining the Spotlight on Contractors Rather Than Structures | Revitalizing the Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was taking some photos at a job site—just the usual site photos and some of our employees, lol. That’s when it hit me. No matter which company you look at, the photos they post on their websites and such are almost always just of structures, aren’t they? I get it…
It's Okay If Things Don't Go Smoothly on the First Day of Construction | Getting Used to the Job Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been doing mortar spraying on slopes for the past few days, and it’s really tough working with fresh mortar delivered by concrete mixer trucks, isn’t it? I usually order a 1:4 fresh mortar mix instead of dry-mixed mortar, but it starts to harden as time goes by... So I’m trying every trick in the book to get the job done...
Always Apply This to Areas Prone to Rust | Rust Prevention Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was servicing a pump. To be precise, I was teaching someone how to service a pump. It was a KOKEN MG-10. With this pump, if you don’t take great care to clean it after use, clumps can form inside the grout and become impossible to remove. Well…
What exactly is a fair price for subcontractors in public works projects?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do any of you have a “fair price” in mind? For example, how much should rebar installation cost, or how much per meter for drilling? I still get confused about this sometimes, lol. In my case, I check the design specifications and compare them to our company’s…
To all supervisors: How do you manage overloading? (The God of Construction)
Overloading Management: A Surprisingly Tricky Issue In the construction industry, the problem of overloading is an inseparable part of the business. Whether transporting construction materials or heavy machinery, managing overloading is extremely important, and inspections always include questions regarding overloading management. At transportation companies, delivery slips for materials and other items always include the weight, and transport…
How to Cut the Construction Time for Sprayed Mortar Work in Half | Emergency Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In the mortar spraying process, the work begins with slope cleaning, followed by lath installation, and then mortar spraying. Depending on the volume of work, lath installation takes about twice as long as the spraying work. There is just one way to shorten the construction period for this spraying method…