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“Construction Fails”: 45 Pics That Might Make You Break Out In A Cold Sweat
Safety and quality above everything, right? Alas! That’s not how the real world works. Caution, common sense, and genuine effort are sometimes completely ignored during construction projects, replaced by speed, shoddy workmanship, and risking your neck (sometimes very literally).
Whether due to a lack of skill, budget constraints, or a complete disregard for safety protocols, some construction workers spook the internet with the fruits of their labor. The very worst of the bunch end up on the r/ConstructionFails subreddit. This online community shames everything that’s related to construction gone wrong. Things that would probably make OSHA or any structural inspector mad and sweat with worry.
Whatever you might be thinking of, dear Pandas, we assure you—it’s a lot worse. Scroll down to see just how bad things can get. If we’ve got any architecture and design professionals in the house today, make sure you don’t faint. And don’t forget your hard hats!
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#1
Parkour!
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#2
To Install An Air Conditioning Unit
#3
Why.......just Why?
#4
What Could Go Wrong
#5
Ooppsss
#6
We Call This One, “The Landlord Supremo”
#7
The Stairs On The Side Of This Building
Katie Lutesinger 4 years ago
I would take about an hour to climb those, while sobbing and trying to cling onto the wall.
#8
Neighbors Attempting To Reinforce Their Stone Wall With….spray Foam Insulation
#9
Bro Think Your House Is Separating From You
#10
"Construction Is My Passion" 2.0
#11
Hey Boss, Tucked The Light Switch In The Corner Like You Asked
#12
Legendary
Cold Eagle 4 years ago
I just wanna boop it with a single finger nudge and watch it move so very very slowly. I'm going to hell for that, ain't I?
#13
A Friend Just Bought New Construction
#15
Windy
#16
That's One Way To Do It, I Guess
#17
No Problems Here
#18
There Must Be A Better Way
#19
Used The Wrong Template?
#20
Bathroom At Local Bar…
#21
Who Needs Wall Ties
#22
No1 Rule In Construction!!
#23
Who Do You Blame For This?
#24
Well Somebody Screwed Up
Max Robitzsch 4 years ago
Looks like they had a gap there and made some use of it as a wardrobe - it seems to JUST be able to have it (and the door) open still? Not elegant but useful?
#25
My Brother Was Painting A House And Sent Me This. Corner Cutting At Its Finest
#26
When The Roofers Decide To Take Creative Liberties
DancingPanda 4 years ago
I don’t see the difference beside the three lines? Could someone help?
#28
My Friend Is Having Trouble Finding Good Contractors For A Garage Conversion. Saw This Yesterday
#29
No One Will Ever See
Delta Dawn 4 years ago
I’d be fine with that if I did it myself… but not if I paid someone to do it properly
#30
Atleast The Chiropractor Is Nearby
Béatrice Gallet 4 years ago
Someone choose to take a picture instead of holding and pushing the ladder back or asking for help !
#31
Why Poop Alone When You Can Poop With Friends
#32
Spirit Level Not Needed
#33
Shower Bench Failure At Less Than 3 Years
#34
What’s The Point In This Balcony
Katie Lutesinger 4 years ago
It's so you can stand up there and dictate your orders to your family below.
#35
Looks Straight To Me
#36
Lunch Poured In A Beam
#37
No Ac? No Problem
#38
Several Roof Trusses Anchored Together. Came Down Like Dominos. Even What’s Still Up Is Warped All To Hell. Hire Professionals Kids…
#39
Courting Disaster
#40
Nailed It
#42
Preventative Maintenance Is 3x Cheaper Than Reactive Maintenance
#43
Doing The Roof With Concrete Blocks
Max Robitzsch 4 years ago
Ehhhhhhm, to be honest I suspect that's simply the lines from the concrete boxing. If the roof's underside is not going to be visible, the boxing is often done using quite rough timber, leaving lines.
#44
5 Boxes = 5 Times As Safe?
#45
‘Boss, We Need A Bigger Partition.’ ‘Make It Work.’
#46
How Many Hidden Electrical Connections Would You Like?? .. Yes
#47
The Way This Job Is Going It Honestly Could Be Anyone's Fault. (Look At The Railing For The Stairs)
#48
More Fine Blockwork In Florida
#50
When The Brick Guy Says “Not My Problem”
#51
Local Gas Station In Beloit, Wi Has A "Minor" Setback Today
#52
Meh, No One Will Ever See It; Until Someone Does
#53
Idk How This Passed Inspection
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Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
This is why you not only hire pros, but get some dang-nabbed references!
Freya the Wanderer 4 years ago
This is why you not only hire pros, but get some dang-nabbed references!
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