Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

It's about that time of year when everyone's rushing to get their checkups.

Do the documents look okay? lol

 

Final inspections can be nerve-wracking, right? (At least at first.)

I was incredibly nervous during my first final inspection in my 20s, too!

 

These days, I hardly ever get nervous anymore, and since I don’t take on any projects as the general contractor, I feel at ease lol.

As a first-tier subcontractor, I sometimes have to undergo inspections, but even then, I don’t really get that nervous.

It's annoying when inspectors say things I don't understand, lol.

 

So why do I get so incredibly nervous?

Well, I guess it’s partly a matter of getting used to it. And experience plays a role, too.

But isn't it actually a case of being unprepared?

Even though I thought I’d done all sorts of things in the past, I was still nervous. (Though I was full of confidence in my late 20s, lol.)

That's because I was hiding things I didn't want anyone to point out or ask about.

After working as a construction supervisor on-site for a few months, there are plenty of times when I realize things aren't going well.

There are times when I think, “This isn’t good in terms of quality or the finished product, is it?”

This is especially true the younger and less experienced you are. And that’s especially true for things you know are bad, isn’t it?

If I didn't know, I suppose I could act all nonchalant, but since I'm the director, I've at least skimmed through the basic specifications and special notes.

 

I was just staring blankly at the blueprints while working on-site when “！"That happens sometimes, lol"

"The ingredients I ordered are a little different..." or something like that

The work is already done, but... what about that material...? And so on...

 

As you gain some experience, you’ll be able to identify the issues that are pointed out.

After all, when you're young, it's all about experience.

Just go into the exam expecting to be pointed out, and you'll be fine.

Unless something really terrible happens.

 

Basically, the examination is

How to plan, and

Did you manage quality, workmanship, processes, and safety in accordance with the plan?

Please assume that you will be able to see it.

It all comes down to the construction plan.

To put it another way, this means you don’t have to do anything that isn’t specified in the construction plan.

That is, provided the construction plan has been approved by the local government. (The construction plan is based on the General Specifications for Construction.)

 

Are photos being taken according to the construction plan to monitor the finished work, quality, progress, and safety?

We exchange memorandums of understanding, meeting minutes, performance reports, and other documents with the government office as needed. (At appropriate times.)

 

As long as we strictly adhere to that, our liability will be significantly reduced.

Even if there are any issues raised, it’s fine to simply say, “We haven’t included that in this plan, but we’ll take it into account starting next time.”

People might say I'm a mean inspector, but that's just my personal opinion as a mean inspector.

There are also many people who point out things that aren't included in the standard specifications or construction plans.

 

That said, there were still interpersonal relationships involved, and,

You probably don't want to go against it and end up going in the wrong direction, do you?

As a way to skillfully deflect an inspector’s comments,

"I'll be more careful next time! Thank you."

That should pretty much cover it! lol (Provided the construction plan and the actual site are consistent and there aren't too many mistakes.)

 

Inspectors are human, too.

I just want to say something a little mean to give them a hard time. (Not everyone, though.)

Maybe satisfying an inspector’s need for approval is just part of being human? lol

And perhaps this is a test for me as a director.

Part of a director’s job is to navigate the situation effectively when being interviewed.
(We must not forget that Party A and Party B are on equal footing.)

However, there is a contradiction here.

Inspectors and government officials tend to award points for creative ideas and corporate initiatives that aren’t included in the construction plan.

Even though we're carrying out and managing the construction exactly as planned, our scores aren't great.

I think this is really strange, too, but emotionally speaking, I can kind of understand it, can't I?

People who are thoughtful can seem cute.

 

So, make sure to prepare thoroughly and pass the final inspection!

As contractors, we also want to carry out the work in a way that ensures the general contractor’s inspection goes smoothly and we can earn the highest possible score!

It's a busy time at the end of the fiscal year, but let's do our best and stay safe!

 

See you later.