Design consultants imagine it, and construction companies make it happen—it’s that simple!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I often hear people say, “Haven’t the technical skills of design consultants been declining lately??” I often see general contractors complaining, “What the heck kind of design is this?!” But, surprisingly, my take on it is more like, “Well, I guess that’s just how it is,” lol…
My Thoughts on the Role of ICT and Digital Transformation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are your thoughts on ICT and digital transformation (DX)? Back when I was still an active supervisor, the Construction CALS initiative was launched. Actually, I was the first person at the Chubu Regional Construction Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the Tokai region to submit digital photos electronically. lol That said, the government…
Results of My Investigation into Shortcuts, Sloppy Work, and Construction Defects in Slope Construction (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What kinds of shortcuts are taken in slope construction? I don’t think there are that many. I know people from other industries might say, “No way, there must be some!!?” but in the slope construction industry, there aren’t many parts that aren’t visible. …
What's the best part of drilling operations?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re drilling using drill bits, right? Here’s what a brand-new one looks like. It’s a standard ring bit. We want to use this for as long as possible, but we also want to drill as quickly as possible. So we tend to apply quite a bit of pressure while drilling…
The Gap in Mindset Between Young Employees and Their Superiors. “I’ll take care of the rest” Is a Training Mistake (From the God of Construction)
There are three key elements to work: quantity, speed, and quality. While each is important, what young employees—as learners—and their supervisors—as teachers—should actually be focusing on differs. Unless this difference is properly understood, it can lead to misalignment in guidance and a loss of growth opportunities for the employee…
Don't just assume that someone else is watching or checking—inspect, replace, and maintain things with your own eyes!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you check your cab tires? Deterioration of power sockets and fasteners can progress much faster than you might think. While it depends largely on where and under what conditions they’re used, they can deteriorate in as little as one to two years…
Are we heading into an era where people find and secure jobs through social media??
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The labor shortage has been getting worse and worse lately, hasn’t it? And once again, there are tons of brokers popping up who seem to be just trying to set people up, lol. There have been a lot of them lately, especially on social media. Recently, on social media, they’ve been brazenly using the names of major general contractors to make money…
A Few Tips for Measuring Salt Content
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I wrote about Cantab the other day, but here’s a bit more about it for beginners lol. Well, I’m sure the veterans already know most of this. It’s the kind of stuff that’ll have veterans nodding along. When measuring Cantab and organizing documents…
Since sprayed mortar contains little moisture, here is a simple solution for when it does not absorb all the water during salt content testing (Cantab).
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever measured the salt content with a Cantab? Experienced pros do it all the time, don’t they? This Cantab—it takes a while when used on hard-mixed mortar or concrete with low water content, like ours. That’s because there’s so little water…