Substandard Construction
2020/07/13

Site Supervisors Are Experts at Spotting Substandard Construction (Part 2) | Case Studies

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I really hope the rain stops soon. It’s been raining way too much this year. My mortar work isn’t moving forward at all, and the situation is getting really dire. If I don’t finish this current job on schedule, the projects I’m collaborating on with the general contractor won’t be awarded as planned…

Repairman
2020/07/12

Machinery for Repairs | Repair Shop

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. All sorts of things happen when you’re working. I used to think, “Being on the management side must be a piece of cake!” (back when I was a salaried employee). In reality, it’s harder than I expected, lol. All kinds of things happen at once. When I was a salaried employee, my job was just…

Landscaping Methods
2020/07/11

Matte Options | On-Site Tools

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There really has been a decline in green spaces lately, hasn’t there? Well, I suppose there are various issues involved, like maintenance and such. Also, as a contractor, we have a two-year warranty against defects. That’s actually quite a hurdle, isn’t it? Living…

Heatstroke Prevention Measures
2020/07/10

Measures to Prevent Heat Stroke Around the Spray Machine | On-Site Improvements

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I installed this at the spray coating plant. But actually, this isn’t good enough!! With this setup, parts of your body get hot when they’re exposed to the sun. As a result, the risk of heatstroke goes up slightly. Since the sun keeps moving…

Thief
2020/07/09

Preventing Theft on Site (Part 2) | Practical Techniques

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. My deepest condolences go out to those affected by the heavy rains. I also hope for a swift recovery and reconstruction! But anyway, the other day I finally set that thing up! Here it is!! Can you guess what it is?? lol Well, you probably can’t tell from this… If I get about 3 meters closer…

Safety Inspection of Slopes
2020/07/08

The mountains are already saturated. A slope collapse could occur at any moment | Heavy Rain Warning

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The recent heavy rains have caused damage in my area as well. It really shows how powerless we are in the face of nature. We’re completely overwhelmed by its overwhelming power. I heard that a piece of machinery was swept away along with a newly constructed retaining wall. Especially for those working on river construction projects…

Substandard Construction
2020/07/07

Site Supervisors Are Experts at Spotting Substandard Construction (Part 1) | The Inspector's Eye

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting with this post, I’d like to write about fraudulent construction practices related to slope stabilization work. I’ll cover past cases, how to spot fraud, how to verify work, and the tendencies of such contractors. First, let’s consider why fraudulent construction practices occur. …

Repairman
2020/07/06

Machining Is Also Part of Slope Construction | Collaboration with the Manufacturing Industry

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you seen this before? I don’t think the average person would have the slightest idea what it is, but this is a lathe—a machine used in machining. It’s quite an old model. But I just bought it! Even though it’s used, I know its history well, and the previous owner explained…

Found Something Great
2020/07/05

Found a Great Product! (Currently Testing) | New Products

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I finally bought one! A trail camera!! I opened the box to take a look, and here’s what’s inside: the camera, a 100V power adapter, a strap, connection terminals, and so on. The other item is a solar charger! It comes with a rechargeable battery, so it gives me a great sense of security…