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<\/p>\nHello, everyone.<\/p>\n
This is Enta.<\/p>\n
The other day, I wrote about the appearance of the site.<\/p>\n
I think I'll write about that again.<\/p>\n
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Have you ever thought about that?<\/p>\n
A clean worksite, neat workmanship, and well-organized paperwork.<\/p>\n
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When I was young, I wouldn't have bothered to look at a document like this, would I?<\/p>\n
I used to think things like, \u201cWho cares about this part, anyway?\u201d<\/p>\n
However, when I looked at the documents prepared by my senior and the general contractor, I saw that they had been put together with incredible attention to detail and thoroughness.<\/p>\n
Their paperwork and on-site work are flawless!<\/p>\n
Construction management is thorough and meticulous, with no oversights.<\/p>\n
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I think that's around the time I started paying particular attention to how I prepared documents.<\/p>\n
The same applies to the field.<\/p>\n
Naturally, those individuals scored quite high on their on-site evaluations, and the inspectors gave them their full endorsement, saying, \u201cGreat job!\u201d<\/p>\n
The inspection process starts with a document review.<\/p>\n
Once the document review is complete, we'll head to the site.<\/p>\n
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First, your documents will be reviewed, and the inspector\u2019s impression of you at that stage is completely different.<\/p>\n
Are they already suspicious of me at this stage!? I can really feel that they trust me.<\/p>\n
I think this is something I can only understand because I\u2019ve been through inspections for both subcontracted and prime contractor projects, lol.<\/p>\n
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First of all, when the paperwork looks neat and organized (and is easy to read), the inspector tends to be kind.<\/p>\n
Otherwise, I get all on edge lol<\/p>\n
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This is exactly what's known as Mehrabian's Law, isn't it?<\/p>\n
What Is Mehrabian's Law?<\/strong><\/p>\n When people interpret the emotions and attitudes of others,<\/p>\n \u2460 Visual Information (Facial Expressions and Gestures) 55%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2461 Auditory Information (Voice Tone) 38%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2462 Linguistic Information (Content of Speech) 7%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A psychological principle stating that it has an impact in the following proportion<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To put it simply from a practical standpoint, rather than asking, \u201cWhat work was done?\u201d the key questions are: How did the work look, and how was it conveyed during the inspection?!<\/p>\n The same applies to patrols.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The factors that are \u201cfirst and instinctively\u201d assessed on-site are<\/p>\n Overall Organization and Tidiness of the Worksite Workers' Appearance Appearance of Site Bulletin Boards and Construction Documents The Beauty of the Finished Work Ease of Photo Management \"A well-organized worksite = a worksite you can trust\" Even with the same explanation, the way you deliver it can completely change how it\u2019s received.<\/p>\n Volume of Voices from Site Representatives and Staff<\/p>\n Calm manner of speaking and pace<\/p>\n Overuse of technical terms \/ Plain-language explanations (explanations that even laypeople can understand)<\/p>\n Unhesitating responses, crisp and clear<\/p>\n How to Respond to Complaints and Criticisms<\/p>\n A confident tone (stating things definitively, leading with the conclusion)<\/p>\n Speaking in a low, muttered voice \u2192 Anxiety, unreliability<\/p>\n Calm and concise \u2192 \u201cI can trust this person!\u201d<\/p>\n Even if the content is the same, the \u201csound\u201d can completely change how it\u2019s perceived.<\/p>\n To put it bluntly, even if it\u2019s a bit of a gray area, if you say \u201cIt\u2019s fine!\u201d with total confidence, it might just fly!?<\/p>\n (I think everyone\u2019s been through this before, lol)<\/p>\n \"Clarity\" Over \"Correctness\"<\/p>\n Contents of Documents (How to Write Construction Plans, Consultation Documents, and Reports)<\/p>\n Contents of the Meeting Minutes (Wording, Attachments)<\/p>\n Details of Corrections and Explanation of Reasons (Clarity)<\/p>\n Presentation of Figures, Standards, and Rationale (Preparation of Supporting Data, etc.)<\/p>\n Explanation of Construction Methods and Processes (Manufacturer\u2019s Explanation Alone Is Insufficient)<\/p>\n No matter how accurate what you write may be, if your handwriting is messy, hard to read, or you lack confidence in your writing style,Ratings tend not to increase easily<\/strong>to.<\/p>\n High technical skills but a messy work environment \u2192 Low evaluation<\/p>\n Workmanship is average, but they are neat and organized and provide thorough explanations \u2192 Highly rated<\/p>\n It doesn't look safe.<\/p>\n It comes across as unsafe behavior.<\/p>\n I feel anxious about giving vague answers.<\/p>\n From the other person\u2019s perspective (like an inspector or patrol officer), might they get the wrong impression that I\u2019m disliked? lol<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Construction work is not just about the \u201cas-built\u201d condition, but also...<\/p>\n People are judged by their appearance, the way they speak, and how they communicate; 93% of that judgment is based on visual and auditory cues.<\/p>\n The content of the documents (language information) accounts for the final 7%<\/p>\n \"Just saying 'You did a good job' isn't enough!\"<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important that your work \u201clooks good\u201d and \u201ccomes across well\u201d!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The point is that it's important to make the construction work more visually appealing.<\/p>\n Turn the Workplace into Entertainment!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See you later.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote about the appearance of a job site. I\u2019d like to write a bit more about that today. Have you ever stopped to think about why it\u2019s better to keep things neat and tidy? Things like a clean job site, neat workmanship, or well-organized paperwork. I\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[470,14145,14146,14147,14148],"class_list":["post-57950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-others","tag-470","tag-14145","tag-14146","tag-14147","tag-14148"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nConsidering Mehrabian's Law from a Practical Perspective<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\u2460 Visual information (55%)\u2014Most directly linked to ratings<\/h3>\n
\n(How materials are stored, ensuring clear walkways, and the care taken in protective covering)<\/p>\n
\n(Use of Helmets, Clothing, and Safety Equipment)<\/p>\n
\n(Installation location, text alignment, presence of stains, creases, or correction marks)<\/p>\n
\n(Uniformity of spray application, alignment of vertical and horizontal beams, edge treatment)<\/p>\n
\n(Focus, Composition, Organized Records)<\/p>\n
\nThis means that this impression is often already formed before any explanation is given.<\/p>\n![\"Fujii](\"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2020-03-26-10.26.43-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\u2461 Auditory Information (38%)\u2014A Factor That Influences Trust<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\u2462 Linguistic information (7%)\u2014Actually, this is the lightest<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\"Reversal Phenomena\" Commonly Observed in the Field<\/h3>\n
Construction Evaluation: It\u2019s Not Determined by Technical Capability Alone<\/h3>\n