Exposed vs. Enclosed | The Conclusion Reached After Trial and Error in Addressing Spray-Applied Crack Issues
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you ever get cracks in your sprayed concrete? You know, hairline cracks and sagging cracks—they’re bound to happen, right? lol I’m sure you’ve all put in a lot of effort to fix this. You might have tried slightly reducing the water-to-cement ratio, or adding fiber…
Beat the Heat This Summer with Ramen
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance told me their hands were starting to cramp from the heat. So, I ran to a convenience store and looked at the salt candies and salt tablets. In the end, I left without buying any salt tablets or anything like that.  …
Isn't it important to take measures to protect people who suffer from heatstroke on the job site?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re still in the middle of the rainy season, but as of now, it’s expected to end around July 19. I prefer summer to the rainy season, but summer sure is hot, isn’t it? lol And above all, it’s a real pain how inefficient work gets in the summer. Every worksite is taking all sorts of measures against heatstroke…
Heatstroke season starts in May! Let’s start raising awareness now!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are any of you thinking, “It’s a little chilly lately, so I’ll be fine”? It’s coming soon. That’s right! It’s *that*!!! Heatstroke! You’re probably thinking, “It’s still too early for that, right?” Well, the trend these days is that it starts as early as May…
What to Do About That Boulders? 7 Solutions | Slope Stabilization Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. My back is healing nicely. Those back exercises are amazing. By the way, this is all I’m doing lol. But anyway, I often get asked, “What should I do about exposed stones (rocks) on a slope?” There’s one on the slope that’s half-buried—I wonder how deep it is…
New Summer Precautions Starting with This Year's Construction Projects | COVID-19 & Heatstroke
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How are you planning to prevent heatstroke this summer!? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s website states, “Compared to when you’re not wearing a mask, wearing one can put a strain on your body by increasing your heart rate, respiratory rate, blood carbon dioxide levels, and perceived temperature.” It says…
Out in the Open vs. In a Box | Machine Storage
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you ever get cracks in your spray-applied coatings? You know, hairline cracks or sagging cracks. It happens all the time, lol. I’m sure you’ve put a lot of effort into fixing this. You’ve tried slightly reducing the water-to-cement ratio, adding fibers…
Efforts to Prevent Theft at the Worksite (Part 3) | Company-Wide Measures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. As I mentioned last time, it’s important to take precautions to prevent theft! Today, I’m sharing a video I shot on location. Since it was filmed in 4K, the footage is quite clear. The battery should last quite a while if you use a solar charger…
Site Supervisors Are Experts at Spotting Substandard Construction (Part 2) | Case Studies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I really hope the rain stops soon. It’s been raining way too much this year. My mortar work isn’t moving forward at all, and the situation is getting really dire. If I don’t finish this current job on schedule, the projects I’m collaborating on with the general contractor won’t be awarded as planned…