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Craftspeople Should Take Photos, Too | The Importance of Documentation

2020/01/25

Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

Framework Engineer

A construction site that was completed last month.

Formwork + Rebar Installation + Ground Anchor Installation + Mortar Spraying

Well, this is a job site where we handled all the slope stabilization work.

 

It’s really moving to see them all come to an end, one by one, like this.

At our company, we always ask our staff to take photos during and upon completion of a project.

What's more,Cool PhotosThey're asking me to send it to them lol

 

The reason is that artisans don’t take photos, so the things they’ve made are preserved only in their memories.

I think the director is always taking photos, so I imagine he has some past photos or something.

A craftsman has only his memory.

That's such a waste!

Imagination

I think artisans should take more photos and show off their past work (creations).

Doing so might also serve as a guide for future generations.

I'm sure there are all kinds of stories behind each site—from those with absolutely breathtaking views to those that were really tough.

The moment you see the photo, the scene from back then comes back to you vividly, doesn't it?

In my case, while videos are nice, photos are better at bringing back memories of that moment.

 

When you take a cool photo, you want to show it to everyone, and the fact that you took a cool photo sticks in your mind, so it's hard to forget lol.

So I want you to make a conscious effort to take cool photos.

 

If you happen to take an amazing photo, please email it to me!

I'd love to see all kinds of awesome work sites, lol.

Our slope construction site really is the best!

 

See you later.

P.S.: The email link is located at the bottom right of the home screen.

You can attach the file, but if it's too large, please send me an email first, and I'll send it to you in my reply.

Please send it as an attachment.

I'm looking forward to it lol

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