To Those Who Help Us Keep Operations Running | A Message of Gratitude
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, the rod on my suspended core drill broke. So, naturally, I called the manufacturer. “The rod broke! And I’d only drilled about 50 holes, each 3.5 meters deep!” Well, it ended up sounding like what you’d call a complaint, lol…
Landscaping Projects Aren't Popular | Reasons for the Decline
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I usually wear sunglasses when I'm out on location. That said, they're the kind that are clear normally but darken in UV light. So, the other day I noticed that the area around my eyes was white... I looked like a panda... …
Should the Injection Hose Be Removed? | 2018 Guidelines
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The thermometer on site read 40 degrees... It’s absolute hell out here. Please be very careful not to pass out! But anyway, when it comes to rebar insertion work, quite a few people say that the grout hose tends to come loose. Do you know why that happens? The people who say that...
Clip Spacers Can Be Used Even with Sheath Tubing | Test Results
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For the past few days, I’ve been having our younger guys practice operating machinery using a spring drill. Since they’re rebar installers, this is a relatively short and good exercise for them. They’ve been working as assistants for a year, so I figured it was about time, haha. They’re a bit nervous about using the machine, but since they’ve been working as assistants for a year, the senior operators…
"Material Arrival," "Material Inspection," or "Material Receipt"? | Clarifying the Terminology
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s just before Obon, but it’s still pretty hot, isn’t it? lol I’ll do my best with the drilling today, too! lol Anyway, moving on to the topic at hand: material arrival, material inspection, and material receipt. When materials come in, what terms do you use when writing on the blackboard or electronic whiteboard? I tend to use “material arrival” or “material inspection”…
Feeling Out of Place in My Daily Work | A Catalyst for Improvement
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Today I’m drilling holes by myself using a spring drill. Since I’m a rebar installer, I think I’ll manage somehow lol. That said, my former boss is working for the primary subcontractor, so… *grin* He’s already in his mid-60s, but I’m counting on him to give it his all lol. Anyway…
Sheath Pipes Are Not Required for Rebar Insertion Work | Basis and Reasons
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you all make it through the typhoon okay? Here, the rain and wind weren’t as bad as I’d expected. Tomorrow, I’ll be starting first thing in the morning with a site inspection. But anyway, I get asked this a lot: “Is this really necessary?” After inserting the rebar, we pour the concrete, fill in the gaps, and attach the caps…
Be Alert to Heavy Rain Warnings in Mountainous Areas | Risk of Slope Collapses
Hi everyone, it’s Enta here. I just got a real workout from Nozzleman, and my whole body is aching… My lower back is especially sore, lol. I’ve learned that I’m not at an age where my body can handle that kind of intensity anymore! Let’s take it easy. Anyway, it looks like an unusual typhoon is heading our way, and the Tokai region is in big trouble…
Craftsmen Really Are Amazing | Rediscovering the Power of Craftsmanship on the Job Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, we talked about “nozzles”! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the term “nozzle,” here’s who we’re talking about. This is the person. This is the job known as a “nozzle man.” A nozzle man working on slope stabilization. Since he holds the nozzle at the tip that dispenses mortar and other materials, he’s called a nozzle man…