The construction capabilities of major general contractors have disappeared, giving way to a technology reliant on subcontractors, and the industry is becoming increasingly dysfunctional.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. First of all, I’d really like you to read this article, so please do give it a read. I joined Honda right out of college but quit after three years. Goodbye, Honda—the company I loved so much. Isn’t this phenomenon happening in our industry as well? It’s even happening at the major general contractors in our industry…
I Went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to the 2024 Chubu Construction Technology Fair! (Part 1) Have you heard of this product called the “System Solar House”? It’s a product that features a solar power system on the roof and comes with a toilet. The inside looks something like this—well, it’s basically a standard construction site office with a toilet…
If we don’t keep learning to use new technologies, we won’t be able to make construction DX a reality!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Social insurance premiums are going up again, aren’t they? It’s terrifying for us public construction contractors because they just take a huge chunk out of our pay without asking, lol. Let’s do our best to pay them, lol. Anyway, I’ve been designing temporary anchors a lot lately, and I’m having trouble with surfaces that have corners…
While the switch to market-based pricing has made things easier in some ways, haven't we lost quite a bit as well?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. If someone asked, “What’s the standard overlap length for rebar?” I think most people would say, “35D, right?” But if they then asked, “So where is that 35D specified?” would you be able to answer? &…
In slope stabilization work, the sense of accomplishment from completing a project becomes a source of pride.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I drilled a 100-meter hole using a dewatering drilling rig lol. I have to say, hitting 100 meters really feels like a milestone, doesn’t it? Well, to be honest, the ground was actually pretty soft, so it went really smoothly, but even so, hitting 100 meters just feels good…
Knowledge and Skills in the Construction Industry | The True Meaning Behind the Completion of a Structure
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. If someone asked you, “Do you have any technical skills?” how would you answer? From a contractor’s perspective, you might say, “Well, I have skills related to slope construction,” for example. Or maybe, “I have skills in operating anchor installation machinery.” And…
Reflections on the Technical Intern Training Program (Part 2) | A Comparison of Work Styles Between Japanese and Foreign Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been five years since I started using the Technical Intern Training Program! Let’s Take a Look at the Technical Intern Training Program! (Part 1) This is a continuation of my previous post. So, how do Japanese and foreign workers differ in the workplace? In reality, there’s absolutely no difference! In fact, there’s a phrase that older employees at companies with technical interns often say…
"Kuden Pro" Now Available for Free on YouTube | Accelerating the Transfer of Technical Knowledge in the Construction Industry
Hi everyone, it’s Enta. I know a lot of you probably still don’t know this, but I launched a video site called “Kuden Pro” a while back. Since it’s educational content, it’s a paid service, lol. But you know what? It’s not selling at all—or rather, not nearly as much as I expected. It’s laughably bad, lol. But if I just leave it like this…
Even Simple Construction Work Should Be Done Thoroughly | Avoiding Complacency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I recently encountered a completely baseless accusation and I’m still a little shaken up, lol. People who don’t make any sense—whether online or in real life—are terrifying. But anyway, the other day, I was watching a recorded episode of a show called “The Unknown Gulliver.” It covered various major Japanese corporations…