Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
I'm in Tokyo again today because the KTB Anchor Association held its general meeting the other day.
Tokyo really is amazing, isn't it?
Everywhere you look, there's construction going on, with buildings being built right in the gaps between other buildings...
There's still a long way to goTokyo Is ExpandingThat's right.
While regional cities are shrinking, Tokyo is expanding.
I can really see why construction companies in Tokyo are so busy.
The major general contractors, in particular, are really impressive.
At the general meeting the other day, a representative from Nexco mentioned that,
More than 50 percent of expressways have been in service for over 30 yearsThat's what they say.
What this means is that from now on,Signs of significant deterioration are becoming apparent on the expresswaysThat's what it means.
This means there is a high probability that large-scale renovation projects and the like will be commissioned.
The renovation project is on a scale of 480 billion yen!
Hey, honey! That's 480 billion yen!
So, the main construction work will likely involve replacing the floor slabs and so on.
Our job as slope engineers is probably...
It might be a long shot, but it's possible! I'm sure... I'm sure...
The scope of the renovation is
In practice, structures that have exceeded their service life—such as those built 50 years ago—as well as those with sprayed concrete or mortar finishes will likely be subject to these regulations.
And the Landscaping Department is included as well, isn't it?
When it comes to landscaping in the past, we used to use species that are now banned without a second thought.
There will likely be some renovations in this area.
In addition, areas where landscaping results in high maintenance costs will likely be replaced with concrete.
Naturally, work on rock bolts and anchors will also be part of the renovation.
In the past, rock bolts were made of uncoated raw material.
Also, I think there are quite a few defective self-tapping bolts.
With anchor work, it’s unclear whether the anchors will be replaced or reinforced.
I suppose they'll conduct an investigation and make the necessary repairs.
Life Cycle Cost
In future construction method selection, there will be an increasing trend toward adopting products with favorable life-cycle costs.
So, it seems we’re no longer in an era where only the cheapest items sell.
I suppose the companies that develop those kinds of products are the ones that will survive.
The cost of goods is rising, but the cost of labor is↓↓↓As for the current situation, lol
Especially in the countryside, lol
If there's no work, companies will compete fiercely, and rates will just keep going down.
For us subcontractors and small and vulnerable independent contractors, social insurance alone is a matter of life and death, yet,
Unit prices have dropped—it's a real headache!
So, I suppose that’s why people are leaving the industry at an accelerating rate...
Let's make the civil engineering industry even more vibrant.
Government agencies, place even more orders!
See you later.
