My Thoughts on the Role of ICT and Digital Transformation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are your thoughts on ICT and digital transformation (DX)? Back when I was still an active supervisor, the Construction CALS initiative was launched. Actually, I was the first person at the Chubu Regional Construction Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the Tokai region to submit digital photos electronically. lol That said, the government…
How to Read a Dial Gauge
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Lately, I’ve been focusing all my strength training on my legs, so I look like a little fawn now lol. Working out is tough, but if it helps my lower back, it’ll be worth it, so I’m going to stick with it for a while ^^ Anyway, moving on... You know what a dial gauge is, right? Slope contractors don’t need one...
The Future of Analog Methods Amid Social Distancing in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you keeping up with it? Social distancing, lol. Amid this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become clear what things we’re glad we have—and what things we don’t need. Haven’t you noticed that too? For example, large companies (headquarters)…
3,000 Attacks Per Week on the Slope Construction Company's Website | The Importance of IT Literacy
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, there’s really been a surge in malicious traffic to our company’s website, lol. The image below shows the traffic analytics data for our website. Since our website isn’t designed for an international audience, that’s probably why the traffic is coming from the U.S. It’s just a matter of time before…
What We Lose and Gain Through Digitalization | The Reality of Smartphone Addiction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you use a smartphone? Do you get really anxious when you don’t have your smartphone with you?? I’m totally addicted to mine, lol. My smartphone has music, Gmail, LINE, Dropbox, my blog, a notepad, my schedule, and photos from my work sites. I just can’t live without my smartphone…
Digital Blackboards and Photo Manipulation | Risks of Electronic Submission in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. How was your three-day weekend? For me, it was just a regular Sunday, lol. I was on a business trip to Shizuoka on Saturday, and on Monday I was working on the heads of some rock bolts, lol. Looks like I won’t be getting any long weekends for a while, lol. I’m actually grateful to be busy. Anyway, moving on to digital...