Always Engage in Dialogue | The Courage to Speak with the Client at Sites Where Construction Is Impossible
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There are times when you just can’t perform construction work in certain places or locations, right? For example, maybe the equipment specified in the design won’t fit, or the actual ground conditions differ from what was planned, making it impossible to apply sprayed concrete. I’m sure there are all kinds of site conditions like that. If you know right from the start that construction isn’t possible, then…
What Effective Site Supervisors Have in Common | Characteristics of Supervisors Who Can Run a Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Entrance ceremonies and new employee orientation events are taking place all over the country, and there are young people everywhere. It’s great to be young! My grandma used to say that just watching them gives her energy. Back then, I thought, “What on earth is she talking about?” but now I understand…
Complaints from the Field Also Stem from a Lack of Communication | Slope Construction Company
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Osaka for the past few days. Of course, I’m here for work (lol), but I’ve heard all sorts of interesting stories. Apparently, the construction site where that happened had alternating one-way traffic in place. They were eating bread there during lunchtime…
Who Decides What and Who to Meet With | Division of Responsibilities
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I had a meeting in Toyama Prefecture and then traveled to Azumino City in Nagano Prefecture (to visit a group company), and today I’ve been in Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture since this morning—and now I’m heading straight to Tokyo. I’ve already crossed the Japanese Alps, and my butt is sore lol. It’s a lot of traveling, but I’m grateful to have so many things to do…
Communicating Effectively | Communication in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to check out the job site where I’m scheduled to start work this month. It’s a temporary anchor project. So, they’re currently driving sheet piles, but there’s a discrepancy with the original estimate!! The issue is who’s responsible for drilling holes in the sheet piles during the drilling process…
Constant Consultation | Reaching Consensus with the General Contractor and Government Agencies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since our fiscal year ended at the end of February, it’s about time the data starts coming in, but last fiscal year was really bad for the company. It was the worst year we’ve had in the past decade. The thing is, we had absolutely no work from the very beginning of last year, and I was seriously freaked out…