Architecture or Civil Engineering—Which One Is More Ridiculous? (The God of Construction)
Civil Engineering Construction Managers Who Are Looked Down Upon We in the construction industry are often asked, “Which is more prestigious: architectural or civil engineering construction managers?” I don’t know what exactly makes one more prestigious than the other, and since they’re different fields to begin with, comparing them is fundamentally wrong—but the general perception is that architectural…
7 Tips for Writing the “Construction Meeting Minutes,” a Crucial Part of Construction Documentation
工事打合せ簿は「だれが見てもわかるように！」 「発注者に工事の変更をなかなか認めてもらえない・・・」「メールやASP（情報共有システム）で書類を送った後、必ずといってよいほど、その内容について質問がきてしまう・・・」――こんな経験はないだろ…
社長のBMWを洗車中に退社を決意！建設業界で独立起業して良かったこと、悪かったこと
建設業界における独立起業の真実 インターネットで「独立」とか「起業」と検索したら役に立つ情報や、気になる話の記事がでてきますが、ほとんどはホワイトカラーの人達の記事です。 好きな時間に好きな物が食べられて幸せだとか、好きな時間に仕事ができる…
[Key Issues in the Construction Industry] Exchange of Views Among the Kanto Regional Development Bureau, the Tokyo Construction Industry Association, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Construction Industry Association, Kanto Regional Development Bureau, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Hold Exchange Meeting On September 19, the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Tokyo Construction Industry Association held an exchange meeting at the Prefectural Government Building in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. The main topics included the promotion of construction projects with two days off per week and improvements in productivity. This meeting…
Reform the Construction Industry’s Pay System! What Would Happen If We Introduced a “Site-Level Discretionary System”?
Salaries in the construction industry are higher than in other industries. Among construction engineers, construction management engineers face a particularly severe labor shortage. However, their salaries are not high enough given the nature of their work. Therefore, I believe the salary system for construction management engineers should be reformed. To encourage greater mobility among construction management engineers and ensure a steady supply of these professionals…
Wait a minute! The Mandatory Use of Full-Body Harnesses and the Blind Spot of Double-Harness Systems
Should Full-Body Harnesses Be Mandated? No matter where or when, “safety first” is a universal theme on any construction site. Even today, most sites likely held a morning meeting where site supervisors, project managers, and workers all came together to say, “Stay safe today!” The safety of the workers, the safety of the neighbors, and of course, the supervisors…
[Yohei Oya] Why "Civil Engineering" Is Profitable with 3D Data
The Rising Star of Civil Engineering and 3D Construction: A 39-year-old man currently working at a small civil engineering firm with 13 employees is breaking new ground in civil engineering construction by making full use of cutting-edge technologies such as 3D data. His efforts have caught the attention of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as well as a number of prominent major corporations. Last year, Komatsu, NTT Docomo, and others jointly established…
Immediately Put an End to All Nighttime Construction! The High Profits of Major Paving Companies Are a Tragedy!
The Secret Behind the High Salaries at Major Paving Companies The major paving company I worked for consistently ranked near the top in annual salary rankings for the construction industry. So whenever I ran into classmates, they’d often pester me, saying, “You make good money, so you’re buying this round.” But the reality wasn’t quite so peaceful…
The Pros and Cons of Overemphasizing Hydration and Salt Candies: Construction Plans to Prevent Collapses at Civil Engineering Sites
The heat index for civil engineering work is about 45 degrees Celsius. This is hardly what you’d call “late summer heat.” The scorching summer—the harshest season for civil engineering work—continues. The other day, the temperature reached 36 degrees, and the heat index while working on the asphalt hit about 45 degrees. Even at my worksite, an elderly worker complained of feeling unwell due to heatstroke, and work was suspended…