The demand for real estate was such that old buildings started making way for new, multi-storey structures. This is one such under construction building in Ruwi. I have been watching the evolution from ground zero, and it amazes me how neighbours tolerate the mess in the form of dust, noise, stinking makeshift toilets, monstrous trucks roaming around, etc.

Under construction structures can get very creative. The wooden electric pole has been forced to support an extending plank. United we stand, divided we fall, eh? Safety anyone?

Asphalted roads are used to support the wooden barricades. Huge iron rods are nailed mercilessly. How can the construction extend into roads? Is it legal? Will the building owners re-do the roads once the construction is over?

Construction has extended into the earlier wide footpath. Not sure if the owners have taken permission or simply encroached the space without blinking an eyelid.