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Jan 24 9 tweets 1 min read
Most people lose money in construction before the foundation is done.

Here’s why?

Thread 👇 Image 1: Starting without a clear scope.
Many projects begin with ideas, not defined requirements.
No finalized drawings = design changes on site = wasted money.

Avoid.
Jan 2 7 tweets 4 min read
Here are Electrical mistakes that end up hidden behind their walls forever that should be avoided.

Thread 👇 Image 1. Don't skip earthing!

⚡️ It's your home's unseen shield, diverting dangerous current to prevent shocks & save lives. Ensure all heavy appliances (AC, fridge, geyser) & metal boxes are properly earthed with green/green-yellow wire. Image
Dec 17, 2025 12 tweets 2 min read
10 Materials Commonly Stolen on Construction Sites And How to Prevent It .

Thread 👇 Image 1. Cement

The stolen item.
It disappears bag by bag hidden in wheelbarrows, mixed unnecessarily, or moved “for storage.”

Prevention: Store in a locked place, record daily usage, and never offload without supervision.
Dec 13, 2025 19 tweets 10 min read
16 Outdated Home Designs You MUST Avoid in 2026

What to do instead straight from modern design principles.

Thread 👇Image Design trends change fast. What looked premium 10 years ago now makes homes feel dated, cluttered, and expensive to maintain.
Here’s what to avoid 👇

EXTERIOR & STRUCTURE

1. Too Many Colors on the Front Elevation.

Using 4–5 colors instantly dates a house.

✔️ Use the 60–30–10 rule: Base, Secondary, Accent cleaner and easier to repaint.Image
Dec 11, 2025 12 tweets 2 min read
10 Shocking Construction Mistakes That Start Small… Then Cost You MILLIONS Later.

A thread every homeowner, developer, and builder should read 👇 Image 1. Ignoring Drainage Around the House.

Water doesn’t forgive.
Poor drainage quietly weakens foundations, erodes soil, and triggers mold.

The “small puddle after rain” becomes structural damage later.

✔️ Install proper slopes, gutters, channels & drainage pipes from day one.
Oct 23, 2025 9 tweets 1 min read
As a construction Technologist in construction industry for the last 10 years,

Here are reasons Why Construction Projects Delay & Finish Late From a Builder’s Perspective.

Thread 👇👇👇👇 Image 1. Scope Creep — Every small change restarts the clock.