PC Maintenance, Too! | PC Management in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you keeping up with your computer maintenance? I ask because my main PC started acting up a bit the other day... I can still get work done, but the storage space is running low, and things are getting critical. Before it crashes completely (though I guess it’s fine if it does, lol), I’m going to back up the local…
Spray Machine Overhaul | Maintenance Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m currently overhauling a spray gun. This is the oldest gun we have, but it’s still going strong! In fact, spray guns can last quite a while as long as you replace the liners regularly. The shaft is important too, but the liners are really the key. (As for the liners…
休日でも平日と変わらない生活｜法面屋のワーカホリック
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 今日は久々に休めるかな？って思いましたが、静岡に打合せですｗ ワーカホリックにならないように、仕事しすぎにならないようにと思っていましたが、 ムリそうですｗｗｗ いっつも法面の事考えてます！ 社員の事、機械…
Simple Ways to Invest in Yourself | Improving Your Skills as a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you investing in your future? You’re probably thinking, “What’s with this sudden question?” lol I was just wondering if any of you are investing in your future. For example, certifications and licenses—those are investments in your future, right? Or books—they help you gain knowledge and broaden your horizons…
"Damn it!" The Top 3 Most Annoying Reasons Construction Projects Get Delayed
Penalties for Contractors Who Fail to Meet Deadlines: Whether in civil engineering or construction, as professionals working on construction sites, failing to meet the specified project deadlines is simply unacceptable. However, in reality, there are quite a few contractors who fail to meet these deadlines and are subject to penalties. Even so, occasionally there are delays…
Estimated Regular Hourly Rates for Work Sites with a Full Two-Day Weekend System Plus Public Holidays
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? Today is apparently the Spring Equinox, lol. To everyone in the construction industry: that’s the kind of thing that makes you wonder, “Is that even a thing?” lol. On one hand, I think it’s great for those participating in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s model project with a full two-day weekend system, but on the other hand, I can’t help but wonder if it’s just unnecessarily driving up costs. Well…
Frozen Antifreeze, After All | Results of the Effectiveness Test
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d forgotten that we’d been spraying during the cold spell last month, so I checked it out the other day. The on-site mix there was colored mortar, combined with fiber and the so-called antifreeze additive (supplied by the general contractor). And here’s the result. This is the result of the antifreeze additive, lol. It’s a perfect example of…
Material Inspection for Ground Anchor Construction | Ensuring Quality
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Nagano for the past few days. Well, actually, I’m near our office here, working on a reverse-wrap installation. According to the design specs, the reverse-wrap method requires an additional 20%, but I’m wondering if that’ll be enough. Reverse-wrap installations are really tough, aren’t they? Anyway, moving on to the anchor material inspection…
Aligning the Angle of Drainage Boring | Drilling Accuracy
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I met a supervisor who was new to dewatering drilling the other day. He asked me all sorts of detailed questions about things he was curious about, and I answered them, but I could tell he still didn’t quite get it. So I told him, “You’ll understand once we actually start the work!” But here are some photos from before that…