When Inspectors Are Too Demanding During Final Inspections | Evaluating Workmanship Based on “Specifications” Eliminates Subjectivity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The first half of the fiscal year is over, and summer is really kicking into high gear. It’s hot on site, paperwork is piling up—to be honest, this is the toughest time of year, lol. And once summer passes and fall and winter roll around, the final inspection is waiting for us. So, here’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, lol. But enough of that…
Back in the day, there was a building inspection that was like a small theater!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Has the rush of inspections ended yet? Around March 10, as the fiscal year was coming to a close, everyone was running around like crazy with all the inspections lol. That’s just how it is this time of year. That reminds me—back in the day, inspections felt a bit like a small theater…
How to Take Photos as a Site Supervisor (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been a while since it last rained, hasn’t it? Every time it rains, the temperature drops a little bit... It’s starting to feel like a nice season, isn’t it? ^^ But anyway... Since my previous post on photography techniques was well-received (by a very small number of people, lol), I thought I’d write about the absolute basics of photo management...
The Construction Site and Documentation Are Two Sides of the Same Coin | The Essence of Construction Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while talking with someone, I heard something that really made me go, “Ah, I see,” and I could totally relate. It was about paperwork—and for us in the public works sector, paperwork is just part of the job, isn’t it? Before construction begins, there’s the construction plan; during construction, there are meeting minutes, monthly progress reports, safety documents…
14 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Photos at Construction Sites | A Word of Caution to Myself
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Another ordinary Sunday has come to an end, and it’s Monday already lol. A three-day weekend? Well… it is the end of the fiscal year, after all! lol Anyway, moving on. I often hear people ask about photography techniques that they’re curious about. I’m going to list them here lol—partly as a reminder to myself, too. 1. The government official’s body is cut off…
Communication Skills Can Make All the Difference in Final Inspections | Handling Inspections
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s about that time of year when inspections start piling up, isn’t it? Are your documents all in order? lol Final inspections are nerve-wracking, aren’t they? (At least at first.) I was incredibly nervous during my very first final inspection back in my 20s! Nowadays, though…
What Building Inspection Officials Know: The Relationship Between Thorough Documentation and Scores
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We had a final inspection the other day. This time, we were only responsible for the rock bolts, while another contractor handled the slope work. Since our construction management duties were limited to the bolts, it was a relatively simple job. On the way to the site, the Enta team…