What Contractors Need to Know | The Essence of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sorry for posting this so late at night. It’s a holiday, but New Year’s is always kind of busy, isn’t it? lol It seems some companies are starting work today. I’ve already received a few work-related messages. We’ll be open starting the 7th, so…
The Source of Trouble in Traffic Jams | The Stress of Driving
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It seems the annual rush to return home for the holidays has started. I generally don’t go to those kinds of places, so I’m managing to avoid it lol. I try to travel at a different time whenever possible. I’m so sick of traffic jams! Please be extra careful if you’re driving. Especially…
Lazing Around and Such During the New Year | A Slope Maintenance Worker’s New Year
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’m still totally in New Year’s mode. I haven’t been doing any work at all, lol. Well, I guess that’s to be expected? Still, I do have to write my blog, and I’m really struggling to come up with topics at this time of year. Talking about anchors or legal frameworks right in the middle of the New Year like this…
Happy New Year | 2019 New Year's Greetings
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. 2019 has begun! This year, we’ll continue to develop various new projects while carrying out the design, construction, and construction management of all types of slope stabilization work as usual. With the addition of foreign workers this year, among other factors, we expect to have significantly more headroom in terms of staffing. If you’re unsure about choosing a general contractor…
New Year's Eve Greetings for the Last Heisei Era | Wrapping Up 2018
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today marks the end of 2018. It’s the last New Year’s Eve of the Heisei era. For those of us in our 40s, I think it was the toughest era we’ve ever lived through. (Good memories? lol) It was a constant barrage of recessions, from the bursting of the bubble economy to the Lehman Shock, lol. But that, too, was the Heisei era…
How to Find Last-Minute Accommodations | Business Travel Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you gone home to visit your family yet? For those of you heading home, please drive safely. And for those of you staying put, please stay safe too! But enough of that. Here’s how to secure a place to stay at a time like this. There are times when you need to go home to visit family or find a place to stay on short notice, right? Going home…
The Year I Found Someone I Could Trust | A Look Back at 2018
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I suppose today is the last day of work for most of you, even if it’s a bit late? We wrapped up here the other day (just like government offices). This year marked a 10-year milestone for Enta. And there were all sorts of things that happened—both good and bad. The biggest event was within the company…
Bonuses in the construction industry average 1.59 million yen, the highest among all industries
The average bonus in the construction industry is 1,593,228 yen. The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) announced the average agreed-upon amounts for winter bonuses (bonus payments and lump-sum payments) at major companies. The average bonus across all industries is 934,858 yen, representing a 6.14% increase compared to last winter. The average bonus amount is 900,000…
Things to Keep in Mind During the Year-End and New Year Holidays | Risk Management in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Now that Christmas is over, we’re suddenly in full-on year-end mode. How about you? Are you feeling a little restless? Are you heading home to visit family? As for me, I’m starting my vacation a little early—starting today! The thing is, I made a slight mistake with my schedule and couldn’t reschedule, so I’m taking time off early…