The Shortage of Construction Workers and the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program | The Future of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been running all over the place lately, and there’s quite a bit of construction going on. It looks like we’re going to keep this up all the way through the end of the year. But first, we’ve got a scorching summer coming up, lol. Anyway, getting back to the point—lately, I’ve been getting emails and phone calls from a general contractor I’ve had absolutely no contact with…
"Go for it!" | The Slope Builder's Spirit of Challenge
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A senior colleague from Kyushu has been visiting Nagoya for the past few days. We’ve known each other for over 20 years now. He was the senior colleague who trained me when I first entered this industry. Back then, I was still young—I’d skip work or show up late—and looking back now, I really was a terrible employee…
"Construction Management Is Easy for Anyone" Is a Lie | The Reality of Pollen and the Construction Site
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s not just every time—it’s just that this time of year, it’s all about this one thing. That’s right—pollen! It tends to be the only thing on everyone’s mind. Even if I try to forget about it, my runny nose just won’t stop… Let’s just try to forget about it! Even the fact that my nose is running… I often get told on set, “Hey, your nose is running, you know?”…
What Talented Directors and Talented Craftsmen Have in Common | A Sense of Responsibility Is Everything
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while talking with someone, the conversation turned to, “That person is really capable, isn’t she?” What exactly separates capable people from those who aren’t? Is it the ability to adapt on the spot? Knowledge? Drive? Communication skills? Experience? &…