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Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė

Some construction work deserves an award for… the worst job ever seen. But it would be difficult to choose the grand prize winner. No matter how many uneven walls or doors leading to nowhere one has seen, there always seems to be more.

Quite a few of them end up on Reddit as phenomenal examples of how not to build things. As a matter of fact, an entire subreddit, called r/ConstructionFails is dedicated to such “marvels” of ingenuity. It’s hard to say if it’s lack of skill, negligence of safety protocols, or other reasons that lead to such results. But one thing is clear—a wolf would be able to huff and puff his way through most of the structures in the pictures, whether they’re built of straw, sticks, bricks, or any other material, for that matter.

Enjoy browsing this collection of exceptional work and make sure to check out Bored Panda’s previous compilation of construction fails.

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#1

Every Angle Is Just Slightly Off

Kitchen countertop with a construction fail where the sink is awkwardly placed, cutting into the cabinet space below.

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    Kitchen Counter/Stairs Hybrid

    Kitchen construction fail showing a staircase awkwardly integrated into the kitchen island countertop design.

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    #3

    Truck Crash Shifted The Bridge 6 Feet

    Dump truck bed stuck under low bridge causing construction fail and road damage with heavy machinery nearby on highway.

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    #4

    Looks Great Guys, Keep Up The Good Work!

    Two construction workers building a brick wall with uneven and mismatched bricks as a construction fail.

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    #5

    Bathroom Door — Peekaboo

    Wooden door installed upside down with misplaced hinges in a construction fail that might make you want to laugh and cry.

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    #6

    Owner Has One Leg?

    Short wooden stairs leading to a door high above the ground showing a clear construction fail.

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    #7

    I Wonder At What Point They Realised

    Skylight with a long, improperly installed blind hanging awkwardly in a kitchen showing a clear construction fail.

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    #8

    Hydraulics Go Boom

    Construction fail showing heavy machinery incorrectly balanced, causing a humorous and dangerous situation at a worksite.

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    #9

    Saw This While Doing An Inventory At A Rental Property Today

    Kitchen construction fail with stove placed far from power outlet and extractor hood cable improperly installed.

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    #10

    Must’ve Been Blindfolded While Caulking This

    Poorly applied caulking around bathroom sink shows a clear construction fail with messy and uneven sealing.

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    #11

    That's A Nice Peaceful Dam You Got There

    Sequence of images showing a construction fail with a dam collapsing and water rushing through the breach.

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    #12

    My Old House Bathroom Cabinets

    Kitchen drawer construction fail with a drawer obstructed by the door frame, showcasing a funny construction fail moment.

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    #13

    The Curb On This Straight Road Being Built

    Construction fails showing a misaligned sidewalk next to a dirt road with machinery and vehicles on site.

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    #14

    So Much Wasted Material And Manpower

    Two images showing construction fails with poorly aligned concrete blocks and uneven brickwork in building walls.

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    #15

    The Installation Of This Door Under My Sink Always Bugs Me

    Cabinet door obstructed by adjacent door frame, showcasing a notable construction fail in home design and installation.

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    #16

    Transporting A Big Glass Panel By Helicopter

    Helicopter dropping a large construction material that falls, illustrating a major construction fail.

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    #17

    Is This A Normal Practice

    Construction fail showing unsafe scaffolding setup with heavy bricks precariously balanced on a narrow platform.

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    #18

    I Get That It’s Important To Keep Your Ppe Good As New, But This Is Ridiculous

    Construction fail showing worker cutting metal unsafely near heavy machinery on a job site with uneven ground and debris.

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    #19

    Plumbers

    PVC pipe crushed by poorly installed wooden beam with metal bracket in an evident construction fail inside a building framework.

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    #20

    When You Think You Can Get Away With A Lower Weight Limit… But You Can’t

    Construction fail showing a heavy truck with its front wheels lifted off the ground during container loading.

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    #21

    Be Sure Not To Swing The Door Too Hard

    Light bulb installed above door hinge, a construction fail showing poor planning from ceiling to door clearance.

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    #22

    He Kicked The Wall And It Came Down On Him

    Construction fails captured as a worker wearing an orange helmet and red jacket trips and falls inside a building under renovation.

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    #23

    Let's Do Brainstorming, Let's Bring Different Ideas To The Table: What Is The Cause Of The Accident? Who Is One To Blame?

    Large truck stuck on a narrow rural road with construction workers assessing the situation in a construction fail scenario.

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    #24

    Brooklyn Super Special Part 2

    Bathroom plumbing with poorly done tile work and messy grout in a clear example of a construction fail.

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    #25

    Brooklyn Super Special

    Bathtub with black and white tiled floor, pink wall tiles, and mismatched installation seen as a construction fail.

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    #26

    I Don’t Think They’ve Got Subgrade Problems. Do You?

    Construction fail showing heavy machinery stuck in deep mud and soil at a muddy construction site with a nearby fence.

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    #27

    Their Boss Won’t Even Pony Up For Matching Ladders

    Construction fails showing a worker precariously balancing on a narrow plank between ladders on a building site.

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    #28

    I’m Sure These Deck Posts Won’t Be An Issue Down The Road

    Wooden balcony construction fail with insufficient support beams posing safety risks on residential house exterior.

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    #29

    How Does A Roof With Only A Powdered Sugar Amount Of Snow Look Like That

    Garage with a poorly constructed roof showing a large hole, an example of a construction fail in snowy weather.

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    #30

    Brick Laying On Top Of What? How Is It Staying Put?

    Construction worker continues building stairs despite missing steps, illustrating a striking construction fail moment.

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    #31

    I Think The Roofers Got My Siding A Little Too Hot When Torching Down A New Roof

    Warped vinyl siding on a house corner showing a clear construction fail with poor installation and uneven surface.

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    #32

    A Normal Door In Ohio

    Construction fail showing an exterior door installed high on a wall with no stairs or balcony access.

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    #33

    The Water Pipe In My Appartment That Just Finished Construction

    Underground parking with pipes hanging low, illustrating a construction fail that may make you want to laugh and cry.

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    #34

    Had To Post These Amazing Steps Someone Pimped Out

    Construction fails showing uneven and poorly maintained outdoor wooden stairs with safety hazards and worn surfaces.

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    #35

    The Floor Of Sibling's New Apartment Is Just A Tiny Bit Uneven

    Bottle stuck in floor gap showing a humorous construction fail in a room with worn wooden planks.

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    #36

    Highway Pillar Hanging Out On Its Own

    Concrete bridge construction fail showing an unfinished pillar standing isolated without connection to the overpass.

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    #37

    Good Luck With That Guys

    Construction fails showing a truck stuck in mud at a site with workers attempting to fix the issue near a detour sign.

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    #38

    Is It Petty To Judge Ugly Plumbing If They Reversed The Feeds?

    Plumbing construction fail with awkwardly installed pipes and fixtures creating a confusing and dysfunctional setup.

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    #39

    Well, At Least It Has A Gap

    Construction fail showing inaccessible stairs with missing landing and poorly placed handrails outside a building at night.

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    #40

    Found A Love Outlet In The Wall

    Electrical outlet box installed incorrectly below floor level, showing a notable construction fail with exposed wiring and poor placement.

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    #41

    In A Working Day, Building Inspection. I Found This Art (This Work Of A Lazy Person)

    Construction fail showing poorly installed ceiling outlet hanging awkwardly from the concrete structure above.

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    #42

    Some "Professional" Framer Gore For You

    Wooden construction frame with visible structural issues, showcasing one of the many construction fails under a partly cloudy sky.

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    #43

    Something Is Out Of Place. If You Don't Know What's Wrong With This Picture, Please Don't Install A Dryer At My Mother's House Again. Thank You

    Electrical wires poorly installed inside a panel with visible construction fails and safety concerns in a home setting.

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    #44

    Oh&s Would Like A Word

    Construction fail with a lift holding wooden planks improperly at a worksite during sunset hours outdoors.

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