The Difference Between Making a Difficult Decision and an Easy One
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I came across an image like this the other day and thought it was really well done, so I wanted to share it with you^^ It’s really well done, isn’t it? I totally agree with this. And I’m going to try adding ages to this. It’s hard when you’re young…
I Went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 4): Landscaping Edition
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know about the landscaping method I saw at the construction fair? Apparently, it originated in Okinawa. It’s a method designed to prevent Okinawa’s red soil from washing away, and I hear it introduced something that hadn’t existed on the mainland until now. That’s the Polysoil topsoil method! Ok…
We conducted a survey asking, “Is there anything you absolutely don’t want to deal with at work during the year-end and New Year’s holidays?”
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I ran a poll on X (formerly Twitter) about the “Top 4 Unnecessary Things for Businesses During the Year-End and New Year’s Holidays.” I chose the top 4 based on my own personal bias. 1. Next year’s calendar …
I Went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 1) I went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 2) You might think I’m just dragging out this blog post about the Construction Technology Fair again this year, but that’s not the case… This vehicle belongs to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism…
Are You Being Too Considerate Just Because You're the Client? What Construction Managers Should Do to Keep the Site Running (From "The God of Construction")
Are You Being Too Considerate of the Client? In civil engineering projects, when you win a contract, there’s a high probability that the client will be a public entity. Once a contact person is assigned, you’ll generally proceed with the project by communicating with that person throughout the construction period. As you move forward with the project, are you being too considerate of the client…
I Went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 1) Have you heard of this product called the “System Solar House”? It’s a product that features a solar power system on the roof and comes with a toilet. The inside looks something like this—well, it’s basically a standard construction site office with a toilet…
Couldn't we help alleviate the labor shortage by ensuring that trainees and Japanese workers fully understand the significance of construction work and by improving quality?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I had some thoughts after giving a presentation the other day on low-voltage electricity and our work. We conducted special in-house training as well as training on other construction-related topics. Do the craftsmen and technical trainees at your company understand what they’re actually doing? &nbs…
I Went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went the other day to the annual Construction Technology Fair! in Chubu. I went on the first day. These days, most technology fairs are all about ICT and digital transformation. So, it wasn’t really anything new, haha. Well…
We conducted special in-house training and other training related to construction work.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last Saturday, we held a special training session on low-voltage electrical safety. We went through the textbook together, providing explanations in Vietnamese and Nepali (as well as English). That said, we used an app to look up difficult terms and made sure to thoroughly cover the key points. …