Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
It seems something unfortunate is happening at Shimizu Corporation.
As anyone who actually works at a major company probably knows, there’s just so much paperwork!
Especially internal documents!
I think people who are 50 or older these days would say something like this: “There used to be more of them back then.”
Well, since it was paper, there was a ton of it.
I've been through that, too.
On-site Operating Budget
Vehicle Operation Report
Outsourced Card Registration
Cash Book Report Form
Monthly Financial Statements
Invoice Summary
○○ Approval Form
And lots more!!
In addition to this, there are documents from the site.
Since the construction site is active every day, we need to verify the site and ensure it matches the drawings.
From compliance reports to government agencies to memorandums of understanding and meeting minutes
And lots more!!
There's no way I can do it without working overtime.
Company: "If we split up the work, we can get it done, right?"
On-site: Where on earth would you find someone like that??? LOL
Directors, in particular, are an endangered species, aren't they?
Company: Just have that temp agency over there handle it!!
On-site: The temp workers don't know a thing—they're just standing there!!
Company: Give us the documents!
On-site: Do you really think someone who doesn't even know the specs can do this??
Company: Tell them...
On the Job: Yan, who disappears right after I teach him something...
Company: ・・・・
The scene...
These days, there are many temporary site supervisors at construction sites, and
The difference between people who can perform on the job and those who can't is enormous.
Since staffing agencies make money off it, they’ll appoint just about anyone as a supervisor and send them out.
The company has no other choice, so it accepts that.
Since temp jobs are currently quite lucrative, the number of temp agency supervisors is on the rise, but,
Since I have no responsibility on-site, it's difficult for me to take the initiative.
The people on the ground tolerate it, figuring it's better than nothing, but...
And now, here we are at the Expo, lol.
Osaka-Kansai Expo: Review Plans with a View to Possible Postponement
We haven't even decided on a contractor yet, and with both construction and material costs skyrocketing, we're facing the "2024 Problem."
The government's "Work Less" Reform? lol
I wonder what will happen to the construction industry with the "2024 Problem"?
We don't need any more World's Fairs, do we?
I can almost hear someone saying that really loudly, lol.
With the "2024 Problem," we can't just keep hiring people left and right and rush the project to completion like we used to!
Yes! Because the government says so. At least for now.
Well, with these special measures in place, it looks like something outrageous is about to happen again.
If you think about it simply, you end up with an outrageously high unit price, and thanks to the middlemen...
The usual price is 40,000 yen, but it's 10,000 yen or something? LOL
It looks like anything could happen, just like with the nuclear accident...
As for where the money comes from, it's taxes ^^ (I don't know the details, though)
Efficiency has really improved!
At this stage, digital transformation in the construction industry has come a long way, but it all comes down to manpower now!
What I want right now is human hands—the hands of people who are actually working!
We’re working on streamlining operations, but we desperately need more staff!
I suppose if we can somehow get through these times, we’ll be able to see what the next era holds.
All right, everyone!!
What do you think I should do?
Instead of saying “I can’t do it,” ask, “How can I do it?”
How do I wrap this up?
How? What should I do?
Let's think about it!
Let's put our heads together and get through these challenging times!!
See you later.
