[Summer Construction Rates] What Percentage Markup Is Right for This Year’s Estimates? (Is It Reasonable?)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, it’s hot. Just incredibly hot. Those of you sitting in air-conditioned offices writing up quotes might not really get it, but out here on the job site, it’s absolute hell. To be honest, this summer is… “If I don’t take a break at least once an hour, I’ll pass out.” It’s that intense…
Whether you're a supervisor or a craftsman, having a solid grasp of the work schedule will pave the way for the future!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you prepare an actual construction budget? For those who’ve never done it before, the idea of creating an actual budget can be a bit confusing, right? People who start out working for a slope stabilization contractor and later go into business for themselves usually begin as part of a construction crew. In the past, it was rare for people to start out in construction management…
How to Calculate Estimated Costs | A Practical Example of Cost Calculation for Rock Bolt Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. (This is a reprint of an article from fiscal year 2016.) The other day, I heard from the anchor shop; they said they wanted to provide more accurate estimates. As expected, when you transition from being a sole craftsman to an organized business, these kinds of issues tend to come up first. Providing accurate estimates…
The simpler budget execution and cost management are, the better! That’s where Construction DX comes in.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been developing a system for everything from budget estimates to quotes, order processing, and cost management. (As I’ve mentioned before.) I’ve been wondering if creating this kind of centralized management system might make it harder to understand the actual details of the work. So, I guess…
Whether you're a supervisor or a craftsman, having a solid grasp of the work schedule will pave the way for the future!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you prepare an actual construction budget? For those who’ve never done it before, the idea of creating an actual budget can be a bit confusing, right? People who start out working for a slope stabilization contractor and later go into business for themselves usually begin as part of a construction crew. In the past, it was rare for people to start out in construction management…
The reason construction unit prices aren't rising is that contractors are submitting low bids.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last December, the Japan Federation of Construction Industries released a pamphlet titled “A Request to Private Sector Contractors and Project Owners Commissioning Construction Work: Current Situation Regarding Soaring Construction Material Prices and Rising Labor Costs.” Japan Federation of Construction Industries…
How to Determine Construction Unit Prices and How to Calculate Them (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day at a drinking party, the conversation turned to how to calculate unit prices. Although the people there were from different industries, the basic method for calculating unit prices is essentially the same. So, since the approach for slope construction and earthwork is fundamentally the same, I’d like to explain it here. &nb…
Estimated Costs for Measures to Prevent Stone Wall Collapses in Private Construction Projects and the Reasons Therefor
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When we receive a request for a quote from a private client, we first conduct a site survey. Then, based on that, we create drawings of the site (including plan views, cross-sections, and detailed drawings). We decide on the construction method to some extent while reviewing the drawings, but at that point, we inevitably start wondering whether we should perform a stability analysis…
Results of a Slope Construction Company’s First Business Venture | A Success Story: Securing a Contract Through Design Collaboration
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s seriously cold today, isn’t it! Even here in Iwakura City, where I live, it’s 1 degree below zero, and the roads are nice and slippery (thanks to yesterday’s rain). Since we work in the mountains, winter tires are a given, and we’re used to snow, so it doesn’t really bother us, but in urban areas, it’s total chaos…