Becoming the Go-To Service Provider | Learning from Airstream's Hairstylists
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of an Airstream? It’s probably common knowledge among American car enthusiasts, but surprisingly, a lot of people aren’t familiar with it lol. Can you tell what it is just from looking at this? It’s called an Airstream—an all-aluminum towable trailer home. Airstream…
What to Do in Such Situations: Drainage Boring (Part 2) | Strainer Extrusion
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m in Nagoya right now, and wow, they sell just about everything in the vending machines here! If I get hungry, I think I could get by on just some broth and white rice. (laughs) But anyway, let’s get back to the topic at hand: “Drainage Boring Work—What Do You Do in Situations Like This? (Part 1)” Last time, when water came out during drainage work, I immediately…
Check Drilling Is Also Possible with Rotary Percussion Drills | Double the Efficiency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Hey, everyone! Did you know that you can do check boring with rotary percussion? Right now, I’m doing some check boring at a certain site. The reason is that the government agency’s design calls for drainage work to be carried out after the check boring…
How to Shorten the Time Required for Qualification and Verification Tests | Improving On-Site Efficiency
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, something really annoying happened! Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been this angry—or whatever you want to call it… I don’t usually get that worked up, but the other day I was just so mad!!! So I vented to my bosses. Haha. Thanks to that, I feel a lot better…
Expectations for the Construction Industry and Politics | Seeking Political Leadership to Climb Out of Decline
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to a supplier the other day. It seems business is generally picking up, but maybe because of the election, people are a bit hesitant to place orders, lol. That said, even for us in the construction industry—even as supporters of the LDP—these are tough times. Back in the day, people used to say the LDP was on a roll…
Tips for Streamlining Your Workflow | How to Make Up for a Day Lost to a Typhoon
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The typhoon has passed, but it wiped out a whole day’s worth of work, didn’t it? lol You’re probably wondering, “How are we going to make up for that day?” Of course, to make up for that day, should we work on Sunday? Or start about an hour and a half earlier each day, or work overtime to make up the time…
What to Do When Drilling for Drainage (Part 1) | Weather-Related Illnesses and the Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s a typhoon, isn’t it? It really has been raining a lot this year. It’s not exactly ideal for our line of work, but doesn’t the rain make your joints ache a little? I hear they call it “weather-related illness” or “weather pain.” I tend to get headaches easily. That said, I…
Drainage Boring (Horizontal Boring) | Construction Management After a Long Break
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Starting next week, I’ll be getting back into construction management—just a little bit, just a tiny bit. Haha. The shortage of supervisors is getting worse at every job site, isn’t it? First off, I loaded up my car with chalk and ribbon tape from the office. Haha. This is my very first time going to a job site! I mean…
Kicking Off in Matsumoto, Shinshu | The Slope House: Savoring the Moment When It Gets Cold
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. I’ve been in Matsumoto City for the past few days. Shinshu really is cold, isn’t it? (laughs) At this time of year, I guess I’d be better off working in Shizuoka or somewhere like that, right? But I actually love Shinshu during this time of year when it starts to get colder. I get to experience that exact moment when it turns cold. No matter when, that moment…