Is There a Difference Between Heavy Equipment and Excavators? An Introduction to the Types, Uses, and Required Licenses of Heavy Equipment (From "The God of Construction")
Heavy machinery plays a vital role at demolition and construction sites. Although we often refer to it simply as “heavy machinery,” there are actually many different types. There are also various terms used to describe them, and many people may find these differences confusing. In this article, we’ll cover the types of heavy machinery, their respective features, how to choose the right one, and the licenses required to operate them…
"I don't want to quit, but it's really tough..." The struggles of a 23-year-old junior construction manager (from "The God of Construction")
A Consultation from a 23-Year-Old Site Supervisor I received a comment on the YouTube channel I run. I’d like to share it here and ask for your thoughts on the matter. The comment read as follows: “I’m a 23-year-old working as a site supervisor for a local construction company…”
4 Common Gaps New Construction Managers Often Encounter (From the God of Construction)
New hires who join the company as construction managers head out to the job site with a mix of anxiety and excitement, honestly not quite sure what their job entails. Many of these new hires will likely face the gap between their expectations and reality. I was the same way. When I listen to today’s new hires talk about their early days on the job…
What Would Happen If a Small or Medium-Sized Construction Company Forced a “Full Two-Day Weekend System”...? (From the God of Construction)
The ”Inside Story” Behind the Major Revision of the Employment Rules In my previous article, I wrote that last August, coinciding with the fiscal year-end, we made major revisions to our employment rules in an effort to transform from “Showa Company” to “Reiwa Company.” The official reason given was that we wanted to secure young employees and rejuvenate the company…
4 Common Gaps New Construction Managers Often Encounter (From the God of Construction)
New hires who join the company as construction managers head out to the job site with a mix of anxiety and excitement, honestly not quite sure what their job entails. Many of these new hires will likely face the gap between their expectations and reality. I was the same way. When I listen to today’s new hires talk about their early days on the job…
There Are Only Two Ways for the Construction Industry to Survive (From the God of Construction)
The Construction Industry in Steady Decline The current environment surrounding the construction industry is extremely negative. This is due to the nature of the industry, which requires physical labor tied to a specific location. No matter how advanced the internet becomes or how well-developed IT infrastructure gets, digging up soil and laying foundations…
Winter bonuses have increased for the first time in three years. The construction industry has exceeded 1.2 million! What’s the ranking this year? (From “The God of Construction”)
Winter Bonuses ”Increase” for the First Time in Three Years On the 22nd, the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) announced the average agreed-upon amount for winter bonuses (bonuses and lump-sum payments) at major companies for 2022. The average bonus across all industries was 894,179 yen, an increase of 8.92% (73,224 yen) compared to last winter…
Is the Number of Clients Surging? Can “Document Preparation Services” Help Improve Operational Efficiency and Reduce Overtime? (From “The God of Construction”)
What Is “Document Preparation Services,” a Term You Hear Here and There? The other day, I wrote an article titled “The Construction Industry Is No Exception: Is It True That More Companies and Individuals Are Landing Contracts Through Social Media?” While connecting with people in the construction industry on social media, I learned something. It’s about construction projects…
7 Tips for Writing the “Construction Meeting Minutes”—a Crucial Part of Construction Documentation (from the God of Construction)
"Make sure the construction meeting minutes are clear enough for anyone to understand!" "The client just won't approve changes to the construction plans..." "After sending documents via email or the ASP (information-sharing system), I almost always get questions about the content..." — You haven't had experiences like this, have you...