It’s precisely because we’re always living with the baggage of our past that the more baggage we carry, the richer our experiences are!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Do any of you have a “taste that brings back memories”? lol For example, a meal that reminds you of the past, or a flavor that your brain just can’t forget even though you’ve tried to. For me, it’s the Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen my dad used to make for me. lol It’s just instant ramen, but I can’t forget it…
If you don't help them hone their judgment, they'll grow up to be adults who can't make decisions!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you ask people, “Do you have good decision-making skills?” the responses tend to split between those who say they do and those who say they’re indecisive, right? lol For example, there are people who go to a restaurant and decide right away, and others who agonize over it for ages. It’s the same at work, too. So, what exactly is decision-making ability? Decision-making ability and…
Two Types of Site Supervisors: The Crucial Difference Between Those with General Contractor Experience and Those Without
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s suddenly gotten really cold, hasn’t it!! Fall? Did we even have one?? The other day when I went to the job site, it was freezing cold… But I hear it’s going to warm up starting next week… I feel like I’m going to get sick lol. Let’s all take care of ourselves! Anyway…  …
By thoroughly documenting even temporary construction work that isn’t recorded in official construction logs, we ensure that this information is passed on to future engineers!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you failing? I know—what a way to start! lol The other day, I was talking with a teacher from a civil engineering school and a construction consultant. During that conversation, we got onto the topic of rebar insertion work I did a long time ago, and the scori…
Something I’m always asked when I attend safety meetings at various companies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I attended a safety conference hosted by a major company. Since this time of year is packed with safety conferences and general meetings, I often travel to the Kanto region. It’s a common occurrence at these events—the younger staff members ask me all sorts of questions (lol) about what goes on at the job sites. Things like that…
Experiencing new things can spark something new! That’s why experience is everything!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. If something breaks, I can just make the parts myself. As for the cylinder I mentioned the other day, I’ve finally finished it. I welded this part. It looks like this. I set this up on the lathe, centered it, and cut the threads. I used a diamond…
The inner rod broke during ground anchor installation!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an inner rod broke at the site where I’m teaching lol. The photo above shows me in the middle of making a jig to retrieve the inner rod still inside the casing by machining the opposite end of the broken rod. This is the first time a rod has broken since I started teaching…
Videos That Technical Interns Coming to Slope Construction Companies Should Watch Before Arriving in Japan
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Vietnam last week to conduct interviews, and it looks like the Vietnamese technical interns coming this May are shaping up pretty well, lol. Not only is their Japanese improving, but they also seem to have a good grasp of the work they’ll be doing…
Is This the Era When Google Becomes the Boss in the Construction Industry? | Information Search Skills as a Weapon
Hi everyone, this is Enta. Who do you usually turn to when you run into trouble at work? Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a bind because I haven’t had a single “I’m in trouble!” moment at all (lol). I guess I’ve just gone through so many things (just on the legal side)... I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, but…