Ground Anchor Construction: On-Site Notes (Part 1: Soil Cover)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, a general contractor asked me, “How much soil cover is considered problematic for ground anchors?” I thought it was 3 meters, if I remember correctly… but when I looked it up, it turned out to be 5 meters. I really tend to forget things these days. Design and construction of ground anchor works…
Things That Are Handy to Have, But Make You Go, “Huh!?” When They’re Missing | On-Site Tools
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been making a lot of trumpet-shaped tubes lately, lol. What this is used for is to direct the flow forward—rather than backward—during bore cleaning. This is it. Since directing the flow backward causes all sorts of problems, we try to direct it forward as much as possible. I’ve been getting requests for this kind of product, so lately I’ve been…
Feasting on Meat | Replenishing Energy at the Slope House
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Since it’s Sunday, I thought I’d post an article that has absolutely nothing to do with slope construction (the construction industry) for a change, lol. I go out for meat pretty often, lol. Steak is definitely the easiest option. This place is cheap and delicious—it’s great value for the money. It’s usually about 180g…
It's up to you to make all the decisions.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I heard that someone from a certain company recently resigned to start a business in a different industry. I think this is a good thing. I believe that capable people should go ahead and start their own businesses and keep working. On the other hand, for those who choose to make a living as salaried employees, that’s fine too…
Major Companies Are Gradually Embracing Digital Transformation | Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 ある準大手ゼネコンの支払明細書がやっとメールになりました。 え！？今ごろ！？？ って思われる方もいると思いますが、大手こそそう言ったシステム的に遅れているんです。 なぜかと言うとやはりどこかに頭でっかちの方…
Replacing Parts Alone Can Extend Service Life | Life Cycle Cost
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you seen this before? I just found out about it recently, and I thought, “Wow, this is an amazing product!” lol This is the bearing inside a rotary percussion tool. It’s used inside the shank rod of our drilling machine. …
Stubbornness Is a Sin! The Inflexible People of the Construction Industry (From the God of Construction)
The Construction Industry: A Field Full of Stubborn People In the construction industry, employee turnover is high, and new hires join the workforce year-round, even through mid-career recruitment. There are all kinds of people—from complete beginners who don’t know their way around to those who’ve switched jobs due to issues like workplace relationships. In this article, based on my personal experience, I’ll discuss how new hires…
Time and Attendance Management for Construction Workers | Labor Management in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How does your company handle time and attendance tracking? At Enta, we use a smartphone app and Excel, lol. The company uses a system for cost management, which works fine, but the time and attendance tracking feature is a bit lacking and hard to use…
Certification as a Vendor Ineligible if Unable to Issue Invoices | Consumption Tax
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The invoice system is a hot topic in the construction industry right now, isn’t it? I’m sure there are plenty of you wondering, “What exactly is the invoice system?” If you’re a salaried employee at a corporation that’s subject to consumption tax, this probably doesn’t affect you much, but if you’re a sole proprietor (with an annual…