Workplace blunders aren’t typically a laughing matter, but some mishaps are so outrageous that they become impossible not to chuckle at.
We advise the tradies behind these erroneous errors to take some annual leave ASAP before their colleagues see the job-site shockers they’ve created.
Welcome to the newest edition of Build-it’s “Building Blunders,” where we expose some of Australia’s most shocking mistakes made by tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts found during August at a home or work-zone near you.
This month, Build-it readers have given us another peek at some of the industry’s most facepalm-worthy f*ck ups you’re likely to see this year.
…That’s unless you tune in next month when we will have even more.
Carpentry Calamities
It’s arguably one of the most crucial elements of any construction project.
However, as previous editions of Build-it’s tradie troubles have proven, it’s shockingly simple to mess up.
These carpentry disasters might just make you reconsider whether you should’ve worn a hard hat before diving into this article…
Problematic Pipework
These plumbing peculiarities will leave you piping up with laughter, with those responsible clearly suffering a blockage on any clever creativity.
Building Ballsups
As Australia aims to construct 1.2 million new homes by the decade’s end, it’s no surprise that builders are under intense pressure.
However, that doesn’t justify some of these construction cock-ups.
Idiotic Interiors
It’s not just the home’s exterior that some tradies are having a tumultuous time with.
Inside some of these properties, it gets even worse.
From dodgy DIY jobs to design disasters – some of these examples will have you wondering if the job was done blindfolded.
