"Two Days Off a Week"—or "Increased Workload." The burden always falls on the engineers…
The Reality of “Two-Day Weekend” Construction Starting this fiscal year, all projects contracted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction have adopted the “two-day weekend” schedule. Since this is technically a pilot program, contractors have the option to participate or not; however, our company is also implementing the two-day weekend schedule as a trial run. There have been mixed opinions at internal meetings, and as for how it’s actually going on-site…
"The Client Isn't Always Right!" What Are the 5 Secrets to Getting the Client on Board with Design Changes?
The Secrets to Getting the Client to Agree to Design Changes For civil engineers, civil servants (clients)—that “inert mountain”—are a constant source of headaches. I’d like to share the secrets to getting that “inert mountain” to budge when design changes are needed. Such practical techniques and candid insights are, for now, only found in “Construction…”
Are Construction Companies Not Allowed to Make a Profit? Who Is the “Puppet Master” Behind the Efforts to Block the “Two-Day Weekend” in the Construction Industry?
It’s easy to raise construction workers’ wages and implement a two-day weekend! Even in the construction industry—which is currently reported to be booming—wages aren’t rising as much as expected. In the past, whenever construction unit prices fell, construction workers’ wages were cut as well. However, con…
Formwork Collapse Accidents | Determining Liability Between Designers and Formwork Carpenters
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We hear stories like this all the time, don’t we? There are plenty of people who absolutely refuse to budge from their stance, even when it leads to disastrous results, and still won’t admit they’re wrong (lol). To avoid that, we need to keep working hard every day. Collapse of formwork for exposed concrete At a certain construction site, the…
How to Get a "Construction Performance Rating of 80 Points or Higher" with Utterly Easy Steps
Site Supervisors Who Earn High Scores on Construction Performance Evaluations The scores that public works contractors ultimately receive from the client (construction performance evaluations) are extremely important, as they not only lead to more contracts for the company but also serve as a track record for the individual site supervisor. An average score of 70–79 points…
Is it okay for the concrete temperature to exceed “35°C”? Is “38°C” acceptable?
About "Summer Concrete" Placement During the Hot Season: With global warming on the rise, it has become increasingly common for outdoor temperatures in the summer to exceed body temperature, making working conditions at construction sites even more severe. When conducting construction work during such hot summer months, it is important to plan for measures to prevent heatstroke among workers and ensure adequate rest breaks, but regarding fresh…
Are Construction Companies Not Allowed to Make a Profit? Who Is the “Puppet Master” Behind the Efforts to Block the “Two-Day Weekend” in the Construction Industry?
Table of Contents: It’s Easy to Raise Construction Workers’ Wages and Implement a Two-Day Weekend! Incorporate Even a Little of What Construction Workers Suggest! No Wage Increases for Construction Workers Without Cost Cuts in Each Trade! Is It Wrong to Increase Income Based on Construction Workers’ Ideas? If Construction Workers’ Income Increases, Then “A Two-Day Weekend…”