Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

This may come as a surprise, but,

What do you think the future holds for the slope stabilization industry?

With fewer jobs and robots everywhere, does it seem like there’s no need for skilled craftsmen anymore?

Your perspective may vary significantly depending on how many years into the future you're looking, but,

Personally, I don't think things will change that much over the next 20 to 30 years.

Judging by the population pyramid, it’s inevitable that the number of young people in their prime working years will decrease while the number of elderly people will increase.

However, that's not the case with work.

As the number of people decreases, the workload gradually decreases as well. I understand that, too.

And the number of artisans is also declining.

While the amount of work on slopes is decreasing, there should naturally be an increase in new projects involving slope stabilization work.

 

People say these days that the number of traditional artisans is declining.

It has simply been replaced by something new, and artisans with new skills are emerging.

The same can be said for our slope construction company.

For the past 40 years or so, slope engineers have been doing essentially the same work and performing the same tasks.

As far as I know, it's been the same for 20 years. My former boss also said he's been doing the same thing for 40 years.

It is entirely possible that it has been replaced by a type of slope stabilization method that we cannot even imagine at this stage.

 

There's a theory about a 70-year cycle.

There’s a theory that eras undergo transformation in 70-year cycles—what do you think about that? It’s the idea that history repeats itself.

I find myself thinking, “Maybe it’s not entirely untrue…” and perhaps the transformation has already begun.

That transformation is already underway, and before we know it, will we be at the forefront of it—or left behind?

I think it’s important to keep an eye on various sources and constantly gather and share information.

And as for the future of the slope construction industry—or rather, the skilled trades industry—

I,The Age of Artisan ParadiseI think it's coming!

While it’s inevitable that administrative and managerial positions will be replaced by AI and robots, that won’t happen anytime soon for skilled trades—especially in civil engineering.

It’s not just a matter of skill—it’s so impressive that I find myself wondering if only a master craftsman could do it.

Naturally, AI and robots are increasingly being incorporated into slope stabilization projects. I think that’s a certainty.

However, at this stage, we can’t set up the legal framework using robots, and we can’t drill anchor holes yet either. (I think that will be automated eventually, though.)

For the time being, thisMy Days as a Manual Slope WorkerTo be continued.

What lies ahead is...The Age of Artisan ParadiseThat's right!

An era is coming where we’ll use AI and robots to perform the kind of skilled work that only craftsmen can do.

 

I feel like our job is to serve as a bridge to the next era—the period leading up to the transformation of the slope construction industry.

It would be kind of cool if we could see that era from where we are now, wouldn't it? lol (If we were still alive, that is.)

The future looks bright for us slope engineers!

 

See you later.