Construction workers have it pretty hard. It’s a physically and mentally taxing job that can break even the toughest people, which is why it takes years of practice to become good in the field. Even though it’s a hard job to have, there are some mistakes that even a rookie can point out. But, when people are paying top dollar for a construction job, simple mistakes like these are unacceptable. Here are 20 of the worst construction fails we could find this week.

1. I hope this guy has insurance.

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2. What a nice balcony.

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3. Ah, yes let’s put a pointless railing right here.

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4. This is quite the throne you have here.

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5. Imagine rolling out of bed then rolling down the stairs.

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6. “What a great view of the game.”

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7. This fence is really protecting your yard.

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8. If you have the extra flooring you might as well use it.

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9. These stairs really add to this house’s aesthetic.

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10. This seems like an easy fix, just saw off the bottom of the railing.

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11. Imagine having to explain this to your boss.

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12. If you can’t tell, this machine is stuck in dry concrete from being left in the mix.

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13. To repair, or to leave it, that is the question.

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14. You better strap stuff down when using a crane.

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15. Someone’s getting fired today.

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16. Who doesn’t love doing their business on the stairs?

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17. “This looks like it should hold up.”

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18. This sidewalk is for people who want to get their steps in.

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19. So close with this one.

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20. Almost, but those balconies are supposed to be under the windows.

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