Why is it that fax machines still haven't disappeared, even though we're promoting digital transformation in the construction industry!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Does your company still use fax machines? I think the very first thing we need to do for construction DX is to get rid of fax machines, lol. What do you all think? Personally, I find it a pain to be contacted by fax these days, lol…
Problems Arising from the Hiring of Foreign Workers in the Construction Industry Today
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the drawbacks of hiring technical interns. Our company also employs technical interns to help address the labor shortage among Japanese workers, but I’ve been reflecting on the negative consequences that result from this. To understand the reality of technical interns…
To create a better work environment, even if just a little, let’s introduce some handy little gadgets! (Great Finds)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I got a LINE message from the hardware store (power tools) I often deal with, asking, “Do you want a Makita 18V cordless drill?” I told them I’d ask everyone, so I checked with my staff, and since they said they wanted one for the job site, I bought it. It’s super…
Spotting hazards immediately and taking corrective action—even if it means halting operations—is the key to preventing accidents!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What do you think of this tire and lug nut? 1. Should I wrap some tape around it? 2. Should I take it off and start over? 3. Should I just leave it as is since it works for now? If I don’t have the right tools or parts on hand, I’d probably go with option 1…
Measures to Address Substandard and Improper Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been back on-site for the first time in a while these past few days. Being on-site really is the best, isn’t it? ^^ But anyway, there have been plenty of cases of misconduct in the past. As a result, construction management is getting stricter and stricter. I want to put an end to this. Construction defects and misconduct in slope stabilization work …
Is the capacity of that generator sufficient? (Selecting a Generator)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You guys use generators, right? lol Well, that goes without saying. I brought the 60-kVA generator I just bought last month to the ground anchor job site. Electricity is essential on a job site, after all. How do you go about choosing a generator? …
Don’t Work Overtime; Take the Time to Train Your Subordinates. The Problem of New Employee Training in the Construction Industry (From “The God of Construction”)
Assigned to the Field Without Training, Despite Having No Experience—This is the story of one of my subordinates. She is a college graduate (humanities major) in her 40s with no experience in civil engineering. Her previous job was as a temporary employee, and this year marks her third year with the company. I think many companies set aside a training period for those new to the industry, regardless of whether they’re new graduates or mid-career hires…
It’s time for the construction industry to promote itself more and attract more young people!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I saw a post like this on X. “Japanese Society as I See It” pic.twitter.com/NzF9aYNdnq — Dark Tigyu (@darktigyu) January 14, 2025 The world is so harsh…
I feel like methods for transporting materials up slopes are advancing by leaps and bounds!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, someone showed me a video of materials being transported up a slope. It was the kind of video that made me think, “So they’ve finally made it to the slope too!!?” Well, it’s a shame I can’t share it publicly, but the video showed the process of carrying 40 kg (two rolls of reinforcing mesh) to the top of the slope…