Calculating Materials for Retaining Walls (Part 7) | Calculating Sand Quantities
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was in Akita until just the other day, and since there wasn’t much pollen yet, it was incredibly comfortable and absolutely wonderful. But now that I’m back in Aichi, it’s hell! It’s pollen hell!! Anyway… There’s this series on material calculations…
Continuous Learning Makes the Difference in the Construction Industry | Utilizing Publications from the Slope Association
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. I’ve been enjoying Akita to the fullest for the past few days, and I tried the Hinai-jidori oyakodon. Oh, technically, I’m here for work lol. It’s work!! lol. It was so fluffy and fragrant that I ended up going back four times in total lol. Plus, I went to the same place for lunch and…
12 Reasons Why Slope Greening Projects Fail | Measures to Address the Sole Warranty Against Defects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I'm in Akita right now. It really is cold, lol. But it's the season for planting, isn't it? Why do people plant at this time of year? Well, it's actually pretty simple if you think about it, but on the flip side, why do planting efforts sometimes fail? …
Ulto's Top-of-the-Line Rubber Gloves Are in Short Supply | Why They're a Nationwide Hit
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve sold over 10 boxes in the last few months! The ultimate rubber gloves have arrived! We just got another 4 boxes in today. It’s not like we’re using them ourselves. They’re all requests from craftsmen and managers I know—I’m just passing them along lol. The sales rep from the Ultro manufacturer…
Lessons in Attitude from a Senior Slope Engineer | Teaching Is a Gift
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been going out to various senior colleagues’ job sites to lend a hand, but we’re still very much newcomers in this field. When it comes to construction, there’s always someone better than you. As we work on projects with various companies like this, our own company…
Grout Mixer Repair | Unusual Bearing Noise and Seal Deterioration
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, as a way to escape reality, I was fixing a grout mixer all by myself at the office. (I’ve got five quotes for this, though… lol) I checked for a crack in the pulley and unusual noises coming from the bearings, then started taking it apart. It’s used for grouting…
Audit Covers Construction Work from Two Years Ago | Looking Beyond the Differences in Document Style
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. I suffer from severe hay fever every year, and this time of year is a real nightmare for me. So, I've been using this product that was recommended to me the other day, and it doesn't seem half bad. Even if it's just the placebo effect, I feel like it's somehow blocking the pollen lol. Hmm...
Lifting 2 to 5 metric tons with a Claw Jack | Tips for Moving Heavy Objects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to Itoigawa City to inspect a site and attend a meeting. I also saw the site of a fire, and it was a truly devastating sight. Fire consumes everything. It reduces everything to nothing. It’s truly terrifying. I hope things get back to normal as soon as possible…
Notification of Generator Installation | The Electricity Business Act and Appointment of a Chief Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know that you need to file a notification when installing a generator at a construction site? A close colleague in the industry just told me this, but I wasn’t aware of it. So, I did a little research and found it on the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s website. Construction sites…