Africans are not known for their building skills, are they? This story is just so illustrative.
http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/feeds/ap/2006/01/23/ap24 70090.html
The construction workers had just finished lunch and many were taking a nap when the five-story building began to sway, then quickly collapsed, killing at least 11 and injuring dozens, survivors and officials said.
More than 280 construction workers were inside when the unfinished structure in central Nairobi came down, but officials said it was unclear how many were still caught in the rubble.
"Some were lying down for a nap. They were too tired after working for at least six hours," said food vendor Jane Wanji, 32. "We felt the building shake and those of us who were on the rooftop jumped onto the roof of the next building. We then watched it collapse."
Adding to the chaos, a bus crashed through the medical triage area, injuring a medic and slamming into a parked ambulance. Its brakes had apparently failed.
http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/feeds/ap/2006/01/23/ap24 70090.html
The construction workers had just finished lunch and many were taking a nap when the five-story building began to sway, then quickly collapsed, killing at least 11 and injuring dozens, survivors and officials said.
More than 280 construction workers were inside when the unfinished structure in central Nairobi came down, but officials said it was unclear how many were still caught in the rubble.
"Some were lying down for a nap. They were too tired after working for at least six hours," said food vendor Jane Wanji, 32. "We felt the building shake and those of us who were on the rooftop jumped onto the roof of the next building. We then watched it collapse."
Adding to the chaos, a bus crashed through the medical triage area, injuring a medic and slamming into a parked ambulance. Its brakes had apparently failed.