What Building Inspection Officials Know: The Relationship Between Thorough Documentation and Scores
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We had a final inspection the other day. This time, we were only responsible for the rock bolts, while another contractor handled the slope work. Since our construction management duties were limited to the bolts, it was a relatively simple job. On the way to the site, the Enta team…
The Issue of the Age Limit of 65 for Slope Construction Work | The Discrepancy with the Act on Stabilization of Employment of Older Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know what “early old age” means, right? lol That’s right—it’s a term used to describe the beginning of old age. In the past, “early old age” referred to age 40, but nowadays it’s said to be age 60. We’re already in what’s called the “100-year era,” and one in two women…
Engine Additives for Construction Equipment | Preventing Seizure in Small Generators
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Around this time in January, things slow down a bit—it’s like a little break. It happens every year. We’re only running about two sites at a time, so during that period, we focus on equipment maintenance. Generally, for large generators, we change the oil once every 500 hours and replace the filter every other oil change…
Introducing the Green Spacer | 1,001 TP3T Recycled in 6 Months
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’d think there wouldn’t be much creativity when it comes to landscaping, right? lol Well, there actually is! lol It’s absolutely brimming with creativity. After all, it’ll be almost completely gone in about six months. Of course, it depends on the site conditions and weather, but 100% will be gone in a year. 100% Lisa…
The Reason Behind the Creation of the Clip Spacer (Part 4) | Finalized Through Field Testing
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Remember those Ultro rubber gloves I introduced last time? It’s been about half a month since I gave them to our employees, and apparently, they’re still on their first pair… They’re incredibly durable. The value for money is off the charts!! The strongest rubber gloves ever. But enough about that—the clip spacers are ready…
Safe Stripping of Prestressed Steel Strand | Using an Unbonded Sheath Cutter
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Is the cold snap finally over? Anyway, we’re back to business as usual lol. By the way, how do you strip the insulation off PC steel wire? I’m guessing most people just use a utility knife. It’s actually pretty dangerous, isn’t it? It’s especially difficult for beginners. I want to cut…
Basics of Vegetation Planting (Part 4) | Determining Spray Thickness and the Japan Road Association Guidelines
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s snowing like crazy around Nagoya, lol. That said, since we slope maintenance workers often do our jobs in places where snow is the norm, it’s no big deal—and since all our vehicles are equipped with studless tires, we should be fine. However, accidents always involve another party…
Revisions to the Driver's License System | New Rules for Vehicles Under 2 Metric Tons: Impact on the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s really snowing hard, isn’t it? lol It’s a natural phenomenon, and while it’s great for ski resorts and snow lovers, the driver’s license system is about to undergo another revision. It’s going to be tough for anyone getting their license from now on. With the declining birthrate, the number of driving schools is steadily decreasing, and the license categories are being subdivided…
Basics of Landscaping (Part 3) | 9 Points for On-Site Surveys
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There was a middle school math problem that went like this: “You want to make a saltwater solution with a concentration of 20% by adding salt to 100g of water. How many grams of salt should you add to the water?” It took me 20 minutes to solve it lol. Math is hard. Basics of Greening (Part 1) Greening…