Joints
2017/08/18

What Are Joints? A Slope Engineer Explains Regular Fractures in Rock Masses, Such as Columnar Jointing

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Obon holiday is over, and we’re gearing up for the end-of-year rush, but things are a bit hectic and it feels like there’s no end in sight. I wonder what’s causing this uneasy feeling… I guess we’ve reached a point where public-sector organizations can no longer rely solely on public works projects. Well…

Hakonuki
2017/08/17

The Role and Construction Methods of Box Cutouts in Frame Construction | Timing of Cutouts

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Obon holiday is over, huh? lol Things are finally getting back on track at work starting today. Everyone, it’s still really hot out there, so please be extra careful while working on site. It looks like the lingering summer heat will be intense this year too! But enough of that. Materials for cutting out boxes in anchor installation and rebar insertion work. Anchor installation…

連休明け
2017/08/16

Turn It On First | A Work Style That Doesn't Shut Down, Even During Long Vacations

皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 だいたい皆さん今日までのですか? お盆休みは。 うちも17日から仕事ですね。 私自身あんまり長い休暇はイヤになるので、早く仕事したいって気になります。 まぁ実際、常に仕事してますけどw 休みの日でも数時間は…

2017/08/15

Moved by the Akita Kanto Festival | Work That Connects Tradition to the Future

皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 私、実は人混みは好きではありません! が、しかしですね! 今年はよく祭りに出くわすんです! イロイロありまして、先日は秋田の代名詞とも言える、東北3大祭りの1つ。 竿灯祭りに!   素晴らしかった…

2017/08/14

Collaboration with a Corporate Designer in France | Visa Requirements and Work

皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日、フランスの企業でデザイン関係をしている方をご紹介頂きました。 と言っても、私の友人の友人で飯に行こうと言う事でお誘い受けたんです。 モロッコに家がありフランスで仕事をしているそうです。 が、現在住んで…

Single-Pipe Scaffolding
2017/08/13

Specifications for Single-Pipe Scaffolding Materials | Pipe Diameter and Wall Thickness Used on Construction Sites

Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. The other day, I stayed home the whole time and played video games nonstop lol. I've been hooked on Minecraft for PS4 for the past two years or so, and I finally made it to the End! I defeated the Ender Dragon and got my elytra!! Of course, in Creative mode…

Installation of the Pressure Plate
2017/08/12

Tips for Installing the Support Plate | The Secrets to Timing, Positioning, and Leveling

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The Obon holiday started a few days ago. As you might expect, traffic to this blog has dropped significantly, and I’ve been thinking, “Maybe I should take a break during Obon, too.” But no! I’ll keep posting on the blog even during the Obon holiday lol. I’m going to go play with my kids until I’m completely wiped out…

Goal Setting
2017/08/11

How to Set Goals on the Job (Part 2) | The Obon Holiday and the Right Mindset

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you on Obon break?? I imagine the site representatives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism probably aren’t getting much rest?? Thank you for your hard work. We’re also on Obon break here at our company. We’ll be closed until the 16th, so thank you for your understanding. P.S.: Regarding the bolt scale, the dedicated…

Goal Setting
2017/08/10

How to Set Goals on-Site (Part 1) | Goals for Public Works Contractors

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Air-conditioned workwear is actually more popular in the architectural industry than in the construction industry. You see people wearing them quite often, don’t you? Do you know what someone unfamiliar with this might think when they see it? I thought, “Oh, I see…” too, but it’s like a suit that makes a bicycle accelerate…