Getting in Touch with a Contractor When You're Busy | The "Reader Discount" Story
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a meeting at a major company. Something they said there for the first time was kind of funny. “Give us a reader discount!” They said that in response to my quote, and for a split second, I actually had to think about it lol. A reader discount, huh… I wonder if something interesting will come of this…
Improving the Image of Civil Engineering Careers | Changes Visible on the Izu Longitudinal Expressway
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Izu the other day. I took the Shin-Tomei Expressway and then the Izu Jukan Expressway all the way to Shuzenji! It had been a while since I’d been there, but you can get there in one go now!!! Back in the day, it was really inconvenient because of the traffic jams starting from Numazu on the Tomei Expressway. It’s amazing that now you can get all the way to the Shuzenji area in one go. …
Wheel Balancing Measurement (Part 2) | Number Management for Secom Seals
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve got Secom installed! lol These Secom stickers are all managed with serial numbers. They’re all stamped with a unique number, so let’s say you bought one that was being resold on Yahoo! Auctions or somewhere like that. Using that number, you can trace exactly which company or individual it was originally issued to…
Let's Try a Mad Balance Test | Between Festival Volunteer Shifts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been volunteering at the local festival for two days in a row (with the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division). It’s exhausting, lol. Even though we’re volunteers, people still complain to us. All we can do is tell them, “Please take that up with city staff.” Public service in times like this…
Spalib for Hangover Prevention | A Miracle Cure to Take Before You Drink
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I drank way too much at the local festival today and I’m totally wiped out. Two days in a row! But I’m still going to update the blog lol. There’s a medicine that works great for hangovers—and even better if you take it before you drink! Have you heard of Spalib? It’s amazing! Seriously, hangovers are the worst…
Small Generator Stolen | Essential Equipment for 200V Anchor Tensioning Workers Stolen
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It happened again! A small generator was stolen from the job site... A small generator that runs on 200V! It was incredibly convenient and an absolute must-have when we were installing anchor tensioning equipment. We had hidden it on the job site, but it got stolen anyway... Well, that’s just how things go in our line of work…
365 Consecutive Days of Blog Updates | “Enta’s Slope Management School” Exists Because of Its Readers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what today is? That’s right! Just like President Trump’s election, it’s the day the New Enta Slope Management Academy began! The New Enta Slope Management Academy. It’s been a full, smooth year since then that I’ve been writing nonstop, but to be precise…
I Want to Tighten Up the Spray-Coating Yard! | A View That Hasn't Changed in Decades
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s something about spray application that hasn’t changed in the last few decades. I’m sure you’ve all noticed it, but maybe it’s so commonplace that you don’t even realize it? It’s a sight you often see on construction sites, right? What do you think?? Do you get it? The belt loop on the site manager’s pants…
Installation of Anti-Siphoning Material
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. This happened the other day: a melon was delivered to the office. I was wondering, “Why??”, but when I opened it, there was a melon and an invoice inside… You’re definitely watching it! That drama! …You’re definitely watching it, right?? Haha. But anyway… …