Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Temporary Housing Project

I have a job concern about the housing industry. Our team released a new product two weeks ago. Before the press release, I jointed the new project team. Temporary Housing Project for victim of the earthquake disaster. We are rally busy and we could take only two or three holidays from the start. However It's a very challenging assingment.

There are so many problems such as material shortage, transportation problem, workers shortage. But more a difficult point of this project are decision-making and standardization.

decision-making
Two different associations ask for different orders. One is the Prefecture and the other is the Japan Prefabrication Construction Suppliers and Manufacturers Association (JPCA). Usually JPCA accommodate Prefecture's orders and assist our job to build temporary houses as soon as possible. But in some cases they don't do that and make extra paperwork. We have to ask same questions to both Prefecture and JPCA.

standardization
At least five big companies build temporary houses. It is necessary to decide common rules as to not bring a sence of injustice among victims. But in some cases the rules are to strict. I feel those re becoming barrier of early construction of temporary house.
(I know everyone work hard and like this criticisms are no use, but I can't help myself.)

Trough the project, I've rediscovered my company's power. Everyday we face new problems. Once we solved ,next one is right after that. But our savvy coworkers find brilliant solutions.
The situation is very serious, however I'm happy to work with them. I promise, I will do my best.