Recent Discussions on Youth | Generational Perspectives in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to deal with young people. The construction industry used to be considered a “black” industry. (Or is it “gray” now?) It’s what’s known as the “3Ks”: hard, dirty, and dangerous. The person who coined this term back then said, “Easy, clean, and safe…”
The Thrill of Drilling Operations | What Makes Being an Operator Rewarding
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re drilling using drill bits, right? Here’s what a brand-new one looks like. It’s a standard ring bit. We want to use this for as long as possible, but we also want to drill as quickly as possible. So we tend to apply quite a bit of pressure while drilling…
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…”
Never Pour Oil Down the Drain | Environmental Protection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I once worked on a job site where oil leaks were absolutely forbidden. Well, to be honest, they happen quite often, lol. I’m going to share how I handled the situation back then. First, I laid oil-absorbing mats around the base of the unit. I also placed mats around the casing and all the tools…
Tips for Measuring Drill Hole Length | On-Site Techniques
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When measuring the drilling depth during drilling, you usually hold the pin pole in one hand and use a staff and tape measure to take measurements, right? I think it’s pretty difficult because the measurements tend to be off. So, please try doing it as shown in the photo. You can probably see that the pin pole is floating, but…
New Hydraulic Unit Finally Complete | Maintenance Log
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 新型コロナ前に注文していた油圧ユニットがやっと完成！？ と言うのもこのユニットは中国製なんです。 中は整備性最強って位にスカスカｗｗｗ人が入ってくつろげる？ ただ、問題は400V…
A Tough World for Solo Contractors | The Reality of the Construction Industry
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 一人親方制度ドンドン厳しくなりそうです。 この辺の資料を見ていくと、一人親方要らないよね？って書いて有るように思えます。 たしかに、最近の事故で被災した方がどこの社員？てかだれ？？って言う事例…
Memories Etched in These Hands | The Experience of a Slope Maintenance Worker
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I finally made it back to Nagoya the other day and am feeling relieved, but I’m scheduled to be running all over the place again this week, lol. I’m grateful for it, but sitting too much is making my butt hurt, lol. During all that traveling, I’ve been thinking about how we can improve the image of the construction industry…
A Roar That Echoes Through the Air! The Fate of the New Site Supervisor Who Enraged the CEO—a Man Who’s a Pain to Deal With When He’s Angry...
Arriving at the job site in sandals. An unconventional new supervisor. An incident from a regular board meeting one day. That day’s board meeting was an important gathering that even brought together the presidents of our partner companies. It was a dignified occasion, but suddenly, the president of a foundation contractor, looking flustered, shouted at the top of his lungs: “What’s with that new supervisor…