[WayneS]

Poor quality materials is also a possibility - although the two often go hand in hand.

[al_c]

Poor quality materials is also a possibility - although the two often go hand in hand.

And stupid builders ... a suspension bridge usually has suspension in place before a large section is installed.

[Wuli]

When I said “shoddy construction” I meant the term as a general term and intended it to apply not to just the construction operations, but everything about the construction, including materials used and the design as well.