A Day in the Life of a Japanese Homebuilder

🏠Yuya lives in a 1K apartment in Tokyo, which is partially covered by his company's housing allowance.

🚇Yuya commutes to work by taking a bus and then a train to the construction site.

👷‍♂️Yuya works as a home construction site manager and is responsible for overseeing the building process and ensuring quality standards are met.

📄Yuya reviews building plans and communicates the requirements to the construction workers to ensure each house is built to specification.

🌍Yuya's company focuses on earthquake-resistant construction and adheres to strict fireproofing laws in Japan.

How does Yuya's company ensure high-quality homes?

—Yuya's company follows strict guidelines, conducts three levels of inspection, and uses prefabricated construction to ensure consistent and high-quality homes.

What are some safety measures at the construction site?

—At the construction site, workers go through a daily morning meeting, perform exercises to prevent injuries, and use the KY form to promote a healthy and safe working environment.

How does Yuya manage his construction projects?

—Yuya manages one project at a time, building around three houses per year. His goal is to gain the skills to manage multiple buildings simultaneously.

What safety measures are implemented in Japanese homes?

—Japanese homes are earthquake-resistant and designed to withstand a stage six seismic event. They also adhere to fireproofing laws, containing fires and preventing them from spreading.

What style of construction does Yuya's company use?

—Yuya's company uses prefabricated construction, where materials are pre-cut at the factory and delivered to the construction site. This allows for consistent and high-quality homes in shorter times.

00:00Yuya, a 25-year-old home construction site manager in Tokyo, wakes up in his small apartment.

01:20Yuya commutes to the construction site, where he oversees the building process as a site manager.

04:23Yuya inspects the construction site, ensuring that workers follow guidelines and quality standards.

05:46Yuya's responsibility includes thoroughly knowing the building plans to answer workers' questions.

07:29Yuya explains earthquake-resistant building laws in Japan and the use of X-shaped structural braces.

12:23Yuya finishes his office work and heads home for the day.

14:32Yuya engages in his hobby of photography before joining his coworkers for an online drink.

15:39Yuya ends his day and prepares for another day in the life of a Japanese homebuilder.