The jig used by rebar installers to center the rebar is called a clip spacer!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve mentioned this a few times on this blog. It’s a jig used by rebar installers to position the rebar in the hole. The photo above shows the jig securely holding the rebar in place. While this has become pretty standard practice these days, there are still some people who aren’t familiar with it…
We’ve entered an era where it costs a fortune to repair old machine parts when they break!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, a part in the engine oil system of my old rotary percussion drum broke. Engine oil circulates through this tube. It snapped due to age and vibration, and oil was spraying all over the inside of the engine lol. So, the manufacturer…
Given how hot it is, I think we should make sure to fully account for the costs associated with summer construction in our cost estimates.
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The hot weather just keeps on going! It’s seriously hellish during the day when even air-conditioned clothing doesn’t help. I can’t stand it. Are you eating those heatstroke-prevention jellies while you’re sweating buckets? These are seriously delicious, lol. As for the portable snacks I’ve used for heatstroke prevention so far…
The Day I Realized How Challenging It Is to Be a Teacher
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I taught a class right before Obon. The feedback was mixed, and there were a few harsh comments as well. I’m pretty resilient, so I didn’t let it get me down, but I really appreciate this kind of feedback. It makes me think about what to do differently next time, or how to improve this part a little…
Unity of Knowledge and Action | Knowledge and Action Are One—A Warning to Craftsmen Who Pretend to Know It All
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever heard of the phrase “chikō goitsu”? “Chikō goitsu” refers to the idea that “knowledge” and “action” are one and the same. “Knowledge” and “action” are identical, and “knowledge” must always be accompanied by “action”…
Guys over 45, have you ever suddenly lost your motivation or felt a sudden wave of anxiety? Could that be...!!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I have an administrative announcement. To the person who contacted us the other day about the full harness: I’ve tried sending you several emails, but I can’t seem to get them through. Please check your email, or contact us from a different email address. Midlife crisis…
We’re entering an era where both slope construction and slope design will be approached using AI!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. What do you think of this image? Even if you ask me, “What do you think?”, I’m sure you’re thinking, “How should I know!”—but I actually created this with AI! I entered a bunch of parameters and managed to get it to this point lol. At first, it was a total mess…
Personally, I think the aptitude test is pointless, so I believe the maximum load-holding time on the verification test is what really matters.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Work starts again tomorrow, doesn’t it? Let’s try to shift our mindset a bit today! Don’t let *Sazae-san* get you down, lol. Anyway, when it comes to ground anchor construction, you’re managing stress, right? Things like suitability cycle tests and confirmation tests. First…
It’s better to have a degree! But even without one, we in the construction industry can manage just fine with the skills we’ve gained through experience!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I saw a post on X that went something like this: “After graduating from the Faculty of Science at Kyoto University, I was tossed about by the rough waves of society and, against my will, became a temporary employee. However, no matter how hard times get, I won’t waver from my personal belief that ‘a person’s educational background determines their worth.’ Even as a matter of social courtesy, ‘comp…