When you think about good companies and bad companies, you’ll discover something surprising.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, we’re holding an information session on recruiting members for the Drainage Rock Bolt Method Research Group (tentative name)! The deadline is today! Since this is the very first information session, we won’t be accepting applications after today! As I mentioned in my previous post, this is so we can offer early-bird benefits. …
A CEO's life is full of risks.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For some reason, there’s a shortage of slope contractors out there. We’ve been getting more and more requests for slope framework estimates… but I’m afraid we can’t take any more right now. We’re already swamped. November is already at the point of being completely overwhelmed, lol. We can help out with small, one-off jobs, but taking on ongoing projects is a bit tough…
When I attend trade shows in other industries, I gain a better understanding of the behind-the-scenes aspects of fields other than civil engineering.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last week, I took some time off from work to go to Makuhari Messe and check out the Tool Expo. It had been a while since I’d been to Makuhari, but man, it really is far away lol. You’ve got to be really motivated to make the trip out here. There were also gardening and agriculture-related exhibitions being held at the same time. …
I’ll list some thoughts I’ve had about the future of the dewatering rock bolt method, as well as some feedback I’ve received.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Looking ahead, I’ve been thinking about the future prospects of the dewatering rock bolt method. I’ve received various opinions and insights on this topic from many people. I’d like to briefly summarize them here. 1. Aging infrastructure…
[Shigeru Ishiba Becomes New Prime Minister] Attention Focuses on the Creation of a “Ministry of Disaster Prevention” and Regional Revitalization (From the God of Construction)
Shigeru Ishiba (67), who was inaugurated as the 28th President of the Liberal Democratic Party, was nominated as the 102nd Prime Minister during the extraordinary session of the Diet convened on October 1, and formed a new cabinet on the same day. While new Prime Minister Ishiba is renowned as a policy expert, his agenda in the construction sector is also notably substantial. For example, the “...
Let's Get Into Civil Engineering! Career Advice for Young People in the Era of Work-Style Reform
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Young people these days often say they value time off more than salary, don’t they? It’s that so-called “work-life balance”—I guess they prioritize personal time more? In this era, where work has become harder because of those idiotic politicians and their “work-style reform,” how can we…
Whether it’s Construction CALS or electronic filing, why is it that, despite government agencies mandating construction DX, they themselves aren’t making much progress?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ll be in the Kanto region the whole time this week. Tokyo is an amazing place that spans everything from the ultra-urban to the ultra-rural, but I find the countryside more relaxing lol. I guess I really am a country bumpkin lol. Anyway, getting back to the topic at hand—the other day, we were talking about paperwork for civil engineering and public works projects in Tokyo, and it turns out Tokyo still relies on paper…
Ways to Implement Erosion Control Measures for Slopes on Private Residences and Similar Properties While Keeping Costs as Low as Possible
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I often get questions from individuals about erosion prevention. We were talking about this very topic just the other day. I think most erosion that occurs on private land is surface erosion. When the grass disappears for some reason, leaving bare ground exposed to the rain…
Here Are the Delivery Services Chosen by Construction Companies!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you order materials or other items for a job site, which delivery company do you use? I think we in the construction industry are constantly using delivery (shipping) companies. Which company do you find the most convenient? And which one do you use the least…