Calculation of Standard Unit Rates | Aichi Prefecture Labor Cost Unit Rate: 25,900 yen
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been getting asked a lot, “What rate do you use to calculate the daily labor cost per person?” This refers to the per-person rate used when preparing estimates. Since Shiota Development is located in Aichi Prefecture, we use the labor cost rates for Aichi Prefecture. So, in Heisei 29…
The Last Community Sports Day of the Year | The Dad from the Slope-Repair Shop Is Exhausted
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today is the community sports day. It’s a two-week-long event… and it’s the last one of the year! The dads in Iwakura City are already completely exhausted this week! It’s bad enough that work is busy, but then having to participate in the sports day too… It’s honestly hell. (laughs) That said…
Sales of Specialized Boxes for Bolt Scales | The Reality of Election and Construction Budgets
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The news is all about the election right now. For us in the construction industry, our business is directly tied to politics and natural disasters. Politics, in particular, has a huge impact on us. I’m not saying we need the economy to be much, much better, but even if it were just half as good as it was before the Koizumi administration, that would be fine…
The Importance of Construction Management | Bolt Scale and an End-to-End System
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It seems like bolt scales—which have been gaining a bit of popularity lately—are popping up everywhere. (Maybe because the fiscal year is coming to a close?) I developed them in the hope that they would help improve my own construction management, even just a little, but I’ve hardly had any opportunities to actually use them…
The Moment the Ground Anchor Comes Loose | On the Front Lines of Stress Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a job site to lend a hand. It was a tension control job. Based on my experience, I’m usually pretty good at managing anchor tension, so I can handle it without any trouble. But this time was different. That’s because the test was conducted on the assumption that the anchor would come loose…
Unwritten Rules | Interpersonal Relationships and Emotional Management in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was totally blown away when I saw this! It’s so innovative—or maybe this is actually how it’s normally used? The opening in the middle is a little big, which is a bit of a concern, but this might actually be the most practical grating out there! But anyway… …
Sidewall Punctures Cannot Be Repaired | Key Points to Watch Out for While Driving on the Road
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. My car’s tire has a really bad puncture. The thing is, I just replaced it with a brand-new tire last week, and now it’s flat again… *sob* So, I guess I went to a gas station thinking, “I’ll just get it fixed,” but it turns out the puncture is in a spot they can’t repair… *sob*…
Protecting Your Eyes from UV Rays on the Job | Preventing Sun-Induced Fatigue
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. I got really sunburned at the sports day the other day. (laughs) I usually wear long sleeves, so it’s no big deal, but T-shirts are a bad idea. The sunburn… And, more than anything, I’m totally exhausted. When you get sunburned: 1. You lose fluids, and 2. You experience internal stress…
Increasing Construction Speed and Reducing Risk | During Breaks at an Elementary School Sports Day
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, I couldn’t help but let my inner voice slip out, thinking, “Work’s pretty slow around December…” But thanks to everyone, I’ve been getting calls from all sorts of people, and they’ve really been a big help. (laughs) Thank you so much. October ended up getting packed with unexpected commitments on top of my schedule, and things got completely out of hand…