Who knew there was a job like this!? What exactly is an environmental impact assessment!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking with a consultant from a major firm I met the other day, and he asked me, “Is there actually a job like this?!” So I wanted to share this with you all lol. Have you ever heard of environmental surveys or environmental impact assessments? What are environmental surveys and environmental impact assessments? I looked it up online…
A Comparison of Theoretical and Actual Values for Frost Damage Prevention in Sprayed Concrete
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How to maintain a constant ambient temperature during winter curing; the criteria for mixing cement slurry with hot water based on the final mix temperature; when it comes to winter construction, mixing with hot water is the best option, right!? The other day, I wrote about the final mix temperature of mortar as a measure against freeze damage…
It’s Already 2026, Yet ”80% of Communication Is Still by Phone and Fax”: The “Three Barriers” Hindering Digital Transformation in Local Government Construction (From “The God of Construction”)
The term “Construction DX” has been bandied about for quite some time now, but how does it actually feel to those working on the front lines? “In the end, they still tell us to submit it on paper,” “The system is hard to use”… I can almost hear those complaints. The Japan Construction Management Software Industry Association (J-COMSI)…
Important Points Regarding the Appearance of the Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote about the appearance of a job site. I’d like to write a bit more about that today. Have you ever stopped to think about why it’s better to keep things neat and tidy? Things like a clean job site, neat workmanship, or well-organized paperwork. I…
It’s almost as if the quality of the work depends entirely on how it turns out on site.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I saw some really beautiful work. It was the site manager’s attention to detail—this is the site after completion, and the rebar installation is spectacular! It’s all lined up perfectly, showcasing both the site manager’s high standards and the craftsmen’s exceptional skills! Everything about it is simply amazing! I was completely…
Concrete or Mortar for Slope Construction? (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Concrete or Mortar for Slope Construction? (Part 1) In this post, I’ll discuss why concrete isn’t used for slope formwork. Let’s review the mix designs. Item Mortar Concrete Main Materials…
Quality Control! Standards for Measuring Spray Thickness
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a question the other day about quality control for sprayed concrete thickness, so I’d like to answer it here. Normally, sprayed concrete thickness looks something like this, right? The question was, “Is there a standard for this square shape?” But these days, even the standard specifications…
Let's take a closer look at the "Measures Against Extreme Heat in Construction Work" issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a new initiative announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) at the end of last year: “Support Package for Heatwave Countermeasures in Construction Projects” — Supporting the Implementation of Diverse Work Styles During Heatwaves — An overview of this has been released, so I’d like to take a quick look at it. Attachment…
Concrete or Mortar for Slope Construction? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you doing any spray work? lol Concrete vs. Mortar In this post, I’ll be talking about sprayed concrete and sprayed mortar. I’m sure you already know the difference between mortar and concrete, but let’s go over it again. Item Mortar Concrete …