Enta Goes to Mongolia! Part 2 | I Visited an Abandoned Coal Mine, Megaliths, and the Equestrian Statue of Genghis Khan on the Outskirts of Ulaanbaatar
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is Part 2 of “Enta Goes to Mongolia!” My 4-night, 5-day trip to Mongolia is finally about to begin. Of course, knowing me, I won’t just be sightseeing. I’ll be examining the rock formations, mountain shapes, soil composition, rock types, and weathering in this region…
Enta's First Trip to Mongolia! Part 1 | I Stopped by Ulaanbaatar on My Way Back from Nepal
My First Trip to Mongolia on the Way Back from Nepal Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. On my way back from Nepal, I took a little detour and went to Mongolia! lol It’s my first time in Mongolia!! (This is where my vacation starts.) Temperature-wise, Nepal felt pretty much the same as Japan, but Mongolia was completely different…
Is It Illegal to Raise a Crane’s Outriggers? | Considerations for Leveling a Crane on Sloped Ground
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I came across this photo and posted it on social media. It shows a platform about 1 meter high made by placing planks under the crane’s outriggers. At first glance, you might think, “That looks dangerous!” I thought so too, but if you look closely at the photo…
What Are Construction Equipment Emission Regulations? | An Explanation of the 1st through 4th Standards and the Off-Road Vehicle Act
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When I bring generators or core drills to a slope construction site—especially if they’re specialized machines—I’m often asked, “Is this an emissions-compliant model?” Even when buying used machinery, people ask, “What emissions standard is this?” lol. Construction machinery emissions regulations (emissions-compliant construction machinery…)
Interviewing Trainees in Nepal | “Reasons for Working in Japan” as Seen Through Local Monthly Incomes and Daily Life
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went back to Nepal again at the end of last month ^^ I’ve written a lot about Nepal on my blog, and this post is another Nepal-themed one lol. As usual, the purpose of the trip was to interview trainees. This time, while getting a firsthand look at local monthly incomes and daily life, I thought, “Actually…”
[Obayashi Corporation] To Change Construction Hours During Extreme Heat to “7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.” (From the God of Construction)
Summer heat waves are becoming more severe with each passing year. While heatstroke prevention is an urgent issue in the construction industry, major general contractors have taken the bold step of “rethinking work hours themselves.” On May 21, Obayashi Corporation announced that, with the aim of further reducing the risk of heatstroke, it would implement measures at construction sites nationwide…
Balancing Digital and Analog Tools in the Field | I Investigated Why Handwriting Sticks in Our Memories
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. These days, pretty much everything is digital, isn’t it? Nowadays, almost every company handles everything—from estimates and project schedules to photo management—digitally. It’s so convenient that I used to think, “I could never go back to paper…” But here’s the thing: I tend to…
What Does 1.24 m³ of Sand for Sprayed Mortar Mean? | A Veteran Slope Engineer Thoroughly Explains Loose Volume and Absolute Volume
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Every once in a while! I get asked, “What does ”1.24 m³ of sand’ mean in the mix ratio chart for sprayed mortar?” Lately, specifications just say “1:4 sprayed mortar,” and the 1.24 m³ figure…
Why Are Subcontractors So Easily Dismissed? | An Entertainment Industry Professional Who Has Worked as Both a Prime Contractor and a Subcontractor Discusses the Relationship Between Prime Contractors and Subcontractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been spending more time poring over blueprints and invoices than planning on-site work, lol. During times like this, I find myself thinking more about “money matters” than the actual construction work. This time, I’d like to step away from technical topics for a bit and talk about “general contractors and subcontractors…”