What on Earth Are ME and SAAM? (Can I See Things Now That I Couldn't See Before!?)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s something that’s been on my mind lately. It’s ME and SAAM! Have you heard of them? Apparently, ME stands for “Maintenance Expert.” SAAM is SAAM…
Ground Anchor Construction Has Entered the Era of Maintenance and Management | The Importance of Inspecting Existing Structures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I received the study materials for renewing my Ground Anchor Installer certification. Since there are no in-person training sessions right now due to COVID-19, I’ll be studying at home. I’m sure other industries and certifications have adopted similar systems as well. …
Slopes: From the Era of Vegetation to the Era of Mortar (Concrete)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been mowing the grass this week, lol. Going forward, the areas within these landscaped slopes will be replaced with mortar. That said, this trend has been gaining momentum for the past few years, and mortar has pretty much become the main material within these areas, hasn’t it? &…
Sealed Systems Are Currently the Mainstream | Trends in Legal Framework Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I think this falls within the legal framework, but if the area were within the boundaries shown in the photo, how would you assess it? The area within the design boundaries is designated for green space. The left side is bedrock. The right side is a mixture of soil and sand with partial rock outcrops. About 80% of this mountain consists of exposed bedrock…