Announcement Regarding the 2025 Relaunch of Shin-Ent's Slope Management Seminar: User Benefits and Future Outlook
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ll be revamping this blog this October! Purpose of the Revamp The concept behind this revamp is, “Above all, to be as helpful as possible to slope construction professionals!!” In addition to the information we’ve shared so far, we’ll be providing practical content for those working in the slope construction industry…
Quality Control for the Simultaneous Application of Mortar Within the Formwork by a Formwork Sprayer and a Mortar Sprayer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to write about how to determine the as-built dimensions when the formwork has been sprayed first. How do you measure the as-built dimensions of a slope formwork that’s already been installed? It really depends on your approach, but I’ll use a 300 slope formwork as an example…
In formwork construction, should the mortar inside the formwork be sprayed at the same time!? Or not!??
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you go about spraying mortar inside formwork? Do you spray it all at once, or in separate passes? I actually wrote about this topic before, lol. This time, I’d like to go over the pros and cons. Should I start by spraying the formwork…
Should the road be sloped or level when installing ground anchors or reinforcing bars?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Which is better for ground anchor installation and rebar insertion: installing formwork or pressure plates? Why it’s best to install formwork level (horizontally) on-site. I’ve written about this before, but the same applies to formwork, lol. Road gradient…
Why Do Young People These Days Avoid Civil Engineering Civil Service Jobs? (From the "God of Construction")
Japan’s roads, bridges, levees, dams, ports, and urban parks—this social infrastructure was built by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), local governments, and other entities during the period spanning from postwar reconstruction to the era of rapid economic growth. Civil engineering positions at MLIT, Regional Development Bureaus, prefectures, and municipalities were once regarded as offering “stability,” “social contribution,” and “technical…
Are there drilling errors depending on the type of work or the drilling machine?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last month, I had the opportunity to serve as a speaker at a seminar hosted by Shinken Shimbun. To put it simply, the entire focus of my seminar was “Draining Water from the Mountains!” The tricky part is how consultants can incorporate this into their designs and turn it into revenue, lol (Please do…
Why is mortar used instead of concrete in formwork construction?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you guys do formwork spraying?? Why is mortar used for formwork spraying, anyway? Back in the day, we used to submit quite a few technical reports on that. That’s because formwork was included in the design for shotcrete work, and mortar…
The construction industry is a nightmare when it comes to certifications. Since they don’t cut even foreign skilled workers any slack, we have to keep getting people certified—otherwise, the job sites will grind to a halt!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do the technical interns or specific skilled workers at your company have driver’s licenses? Realistically, having interns on staff helps us get by to some extent, but the issue that every company is struggling with right now is the driver shortage! Anyway, every day…
This is the perfect dust mask for the height of summer!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you wearing a dust mask?? Especially in this scorching heat. Major general contractors are telling workers to wear masks even in this heat, but honestly, I can’t help but think, “Come on.” However, when I consider the health of the construction workers, I can certainly understand their perspective. &nbs…