The Consequences of Labor Shortages Have Begun to Show | The Reality of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been hearing a lot lately that there are apparently quite a few contractors who have to redo their work or “cut and run” (walk out in the middle of a job). A telltale sign of these contractors is, of course, prices that are lower than the standard rate! (Prices are rising everywhere else due to labor shortages.) That’s why even major contractors are using…
A Great Find (I Tried Using a Test Specimen Box) | Review
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I gave it a try!! That test specimen box!! It looks deep because I put two layers of styrofoam jigs inside, but I think it’s normally used with just one layer. There are two types available, but if you’re using it for cement slurry, you should order the φ53 one…
Watch Out for Unscrupulous Earthquake-Resistant Renovation Contractors! Technical Expertise and Estimated Costs for Settlement Correction Work (From “The God of Construction”)
Are You Planning to Do Seismic Retrofit Work Without First Addressing Settlement Issues? I imagine many customers are considering seismic retrofit work these days. However, you need to be careful, as there are some seismic retrofit contractors who engage in unscrupulous practices. Previously, a homeowner in Kochi Prefecture told me, “I’m planning to have seismic retrofit work done…”
Videos by Slope Specialists, for Slope Specialists | Information Sharing
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We finally did it. It took three long, hard years. We took every possible photo and video we could, and have been editing the videos since last year (our company’s web video department). For now, please take a look at the YouTube commercial. This is the Vietnamese version. Here’s the Japanese ver…
Annual Health Checkups Are Mandatory | Labor Management in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s that time of year for health checkups! Are you getting yours done?? Under Article 66 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, employers are required to provide their employees with health checkups conducted by a physician. Additionally, employees are required to undergo the health checkups provided by their employers…
Here's Where the Money Is | A Slope Contractor's Eye for Opportunity
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Adjustment of Market Unit Prices for Rebar Insertion Work Based on Site Conditions (Site Condition III)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is the final installment in our series on Site Conditions III! If you haven’t seen the previous posts, check them out here: What Does the Application of Site Conditions Mean for Market Unit Prices for Rebar Insertion Workers? (Site Conditions I) What Does the Application of Site Conditions Mean for Market Unit Prices for Rebar Insertion Workers? (Site Conditions II) Site Conditions…
Adjustment of Market Unit Prices for Rebar Insertion Workers Based on Site Conditions (Site Conditions II)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m continuing from my previous post: “What Does ‘Adjustment for Site Conditions’ Mean in Market Unit Prices for Rebar Insertion Work? (Site Conditions I).” If you haven’t read the previous post on Site Conditions I, please check it out above. Now, since this post is titled “Site Conditions II,” let’s start by asking: What exactly are Site Conditions II? In the previous post…
Adjustment of Market Unit Prices for Rebar Installation Based on Site Conditions (Site Conditions I)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a question about the application of Site Conditions I, II, and III in rebar insertion work, so I thought I’d write about it. Site Condition I: This refers to drilling using a suspended core drill, as is well known. With this drilling method, a crane is always required…