I Want a "Slope Q&A" | The Need for an Industry Q&A Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been getting questions sent directly to my email. And they’re some really tough ones!! lol The other day, for the first time in a while, I got a super tough question. I’d actually like to share it publicly, but since I don’t have a clear answer yet, I can’t post it just yet. Once I look into it, I’ll go with this…
With year-end parties in full swing, check this out too | Tips for Before You Drink
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s that time of year for year-end parties! They’ve already started!! So, remember Spalib, which I introduced before? (See that article.) It helps prevent hangovers and the unpleasant effects of drinking too much!! I’ve been using it quite a bit myself, but lately, this one’s been great! What’s so great about it…
I-Construction and Autonomous Driving in the 5G Era | The Future of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been a month since I was last on site, and the casing is heavy, lol. Let’s give it our best! These days, drones are being used for surveying in mountain conservation projects and forested areas. That’s because laser scanners are used to map the shape of the mountains, the volume of sediment in erosion control dams, and…
Concerns About Drilling and Excavation | On-Site Concerns
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m heading out to the job site starting today. Well, we finished the preparations last weekend, so we’re starting the drilling today. Actually, we could have drilled about one hole last Saturday. Since we’re using temporary anchors in sandy soil this time, I think the work will go surprisingly smoothly. And then…
Time Flies Like an Arrow | The Sense of Time
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s that time of year for end-of-year parties. The year is already coming to a close… Every year around this time, I find myself thinking, “Wow, the year sure went by fast.” As I’ve written before, this is exactly what Jannet’s Law is all about. Every year feels like a blink of an eye. So many things happened this past year…
Automatic vs. Manual Control | Automation in Construction Machinery
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. There’s been a lot of buzz about AI taking away jobs, huh? lol They were talking about that on the radio again today. And apparently, when they cultured a “mini-brain” made from human cells and grew it larger, it produced brain waves. So, there’s a huge commotion about it worldwide, lol. Are androids coming soon??…
Civil Engineering Terms | That Thing When Operating a Crane
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been getting a little colder lately, hasn’t it? I wonder if winter is finally coming…? lol Anyway, there’s a phrase you absolutely have to use in this industry—and I used to use it all the time, too. I never even stopped to think about what it meant. Now, about the crane…
Changes to Tire Chain Regulations | Tire Chains During the Snow Season
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 11月も広範なのに寒くない・・・ 昼間なんて半袖でも行けますよね？（半袖にはなりませんけどｗ） 今年はなんだかヤバい感じです。 ホント暖冬＋超大雪来ちゃうんじゃないですか！？ で、問題がこの度…
Boosting Credibility Through Comprehensive Capabilities | The Added Value of a Slope Construction Specialist
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Operating a crane that weighs over 5 metric tons is fun. Well, actually, it’s pretty easy, but moving things in a straight line is tricky. It really comes down to getting a feel for the control levers, you know? lol I’ll be operating it for 8 hours this week, so I’ve got to master it by then. And then, there’s the national certification…