How are they going to get that machine up the 50-meter slope? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to slope design, questions like “How will we carry out the construction?” and “How will we get the machinery up there?” are extremely important, aren’t they? Planning Material and Machinery Access Routes — How to Avoid Mistakes in Mountainous Areas and Confined Sites We brought the machinery all the way down to the base of the site. …
Construction Methods for Static Crushing (Part 5)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Construction Methods for Static Crushing (Part 1) Construction Methods for Static Crushing (Part 2) Construction Methods for Static Crushing (Part 3) Construction Methods for Static Crushing (Part 4) Continuing with static crushing. Depending on the time of year, once the Power Blaster is inserted, it takes 30…
Safety First, Anywhere in the World | Standards for the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Something dangerous happened the other day—a story that gave me a real scare when I was alone. One of our Vietnamese workers walked right past a backhoe with a completely nonchalant expression. (BH = backhoe = excavator) At that moment, I thought, “Modern backhoes have a small turning radius…”
Is Construction ICT and i-Construction a Waste? | The Honest Opinions of General Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a request for a quote from a government office, but I was so busy that I completely forgot about it. I’m pretty sure they told me over the phone… Verbal work instructions like that just don’t cut it at this time of year. I need to make sure I can confirm things properly via email so I don’t forget to add it to my to-do list…
Temporary Anchor Removal Process (Extraction)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. Isn’t this just beautiful? This is the mark left by gas cutting the bracket for a temporary ground anchor. You can see an indescribable flow where the molten iron solidified as it spurted out. I ended up taking several shots of just this one photo, lol. Actually…