Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

On a construction site, there are times when you just have to use a certain method, right?

Or, to put it another way, is it something that can only be done using that method, or is it just that your company stands to make a profit if you use that method? lol

So, with the mindset of “This is the method we’re going with!”, we’ll submit the change request to the city office.

 

However, the response from the government official wasThe government office has never done this before!

...and it bounces right back.

 

To begin with, even if a project is registered with NETIS, we’re told there’s no precedent for it.

I guess you're talking about that city or town, but why??

So that's how it is, right?

 

I gathered up our project history—including project names, construction photos, and quantities—and explained it all in great detail,

In the end, it just ends up being a case with no precedent, lol.

So what are we supposed to do, then?

When it comes down to that, people sometimes say, “Hmmmm… what should we do?” lol

 

If construction cannot proceed based on the original design, we have no choice but to make changes; however, please explain (in the discussion materials) why construction cannot proceed based on the original design.

And, it would be great if we could make the design changes successfully, but then the government agencies would be like, “So what exactly was the original design?” lol

 

Well, I guess there's nothing to be done about it.

Sometimes even the designer doesn't know why the design can't be implemented.

Sometimes, even the construction team won’t know until they actually try it out and adjust the plan accordingly.

Plus, sometimes there’s no profit, lol (or maybe the manufacturer is just making too much money behind the scenes...)

 

But is it really right to say there's no precedent for this?? lol

I suppose the government wants to proceed cautiously, but why not just set a precedent starting with this case!?

That's what I think, lol

 

After all, from the contractor’s perspective, we’re responsible for carrying out the work properly.

It’s not like I’m going to put something half-baked in there, though.

 

I think there are probably a lot of engineers who feel that way.

Even when there are good alternative construction methods available, the industry often ends up using outdated methods that are no longer suitable for the times.

Because there's no precedent...

 

Other than that, maybe it’s got something to do with the power dynamics of the construction method? lol (There are all kinds of reasons, so just figure it out lol)

 

I really wish the government would make a few more improvements in this area, though————!!

What do you all think?

 

See you later.