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18 Funny Construction Bloopers That are Too Hard to Ignore

However, have you ever come across a building or some construction design that has made you wonder “Just what were the architects thinking?” In this collection of pictures, we have shared some of the most outrageous and absurd construction mistakes ever made.

15 Rare Construction Photos That Capture History in Action

Related: Go Behind the Scenes of the Roman Colosseum’s Construction 1. A blindfolded American construction worker carefully walks along a steel girder, suspended twenty stories above the streets of New York City. 2. A workman takes a siesta on a girder during the building of Radio City. 3. 

Discover the Largest Temples Ever Constructed

The best-preserved temple on the site, the Temple of Bacchus, was built sometime between 150 and 250AD. Some 19 of the original 42 columns that lined its walls still stand today. They are 62 feet high. 9. 

Have These Construction Workers Been Drinking?

I'm not sure what, other than being very drunk or just really really not caring, these construction crews were thinking when they made these. See the hilarious photos for yourself, and in any case, I'd sue and rebuild! Have These Construction Workers Been Drinking?

Wonders of the World: The Greatest Man-Made Constructions

World's largest mosaic at Antakya Museum Hotel Uncovered in 2011 in Antakya, Turkey, the vast (836 m²) site of ancient Antioch is remarkably well-preserved.

How the Mighty Hoover Dam Bridge Was Constructed...

Dam information: • The Hoover Dam was built after the 1930 Great Depression, the project was meant to provide jobs for thousands of unemployed Americans • Dam type: Concrete gravity-arch dam • Top width: 45 ft. (14 m), Base width: 660 ft. (200 m) • Height: 726 ft. (230 m), Length: 1245 ft. (380 m) • Construction

Collection - Design Fails & Construction Mistakes

Enjoy this huge collection of construction mistakes, design mistakes, and overall terrible structural failures. When Construction Goes Wrong Click Here to Read the Article These hilarious photos show you that human beings are not perfect. Somebody messed up big time.

There's No Sacred Site Quite Like the Hill of Crosses!

Ever since then the site has become a pilgrimage site for Lithuanian Catholics to commemorate the dead. Source Source Source This hill is 60 meters long and 40 meters wide (196 feet and 131 feet respectively).

10 UNESCO Sites You Can See in England

When traveling a historically rich place like England, you absolutely cannot miss out on its historical sites. These places can be found on the list of UNESCO’s National Heritage Sites.

How Salvaging Construction Materials Can Help Your Budget

Where to find materials If there are any active construction sites or ongoing remodeling projects in your neighborhood, you can approach the construction manager on-site and ask them for leftover materials.

What Architectural Wonders Looked Like During Construction

It’s too bad that photography wasn’t invented until the 19th century, as we may never know how some of the ancient architectural wonders were constructed.

28 Astonishingly Hilarious Construction Mistakes

Good construction is necessary for our towns and cities. Without acceptable roads, streets, and buildings, life is pretty tough. So that's why architects and builders put a great deal of planning and hard work into improving our countries' infrastructures.