Modern construction

 The local Amish had a barn raising last week during which 75 workers constructed a 96 foot long by 60 foot wide barn and an adjoining 40x24 foot room. Total time? Less than 8 hours..."The men started at 7am and by lunch time most of it was done. They expected to be finished by 3pm."

     “The first Kinzua Railroad Bridge was built by a crew of 40 from 1,552 short tons (1,408 t) of wrought iron in just 94 working days, between May 10 and August 29, 1882. The reason for the short construction time was that scaffolding was not used in the bridge's construction; instead a gin pole was used to build the first tower, then a traveling crane was built atop it and used in building the second tower. The process was then repeated across all 20 towers.^”

        ^{Meanwhile in Warren the concrete bridge along the two lane main road is being replaced...(with modern power equipment assistance)...Construction began in early May and is projected to be finished in mid-September...over four months..I guess readers can see my point-there seems to be no will for efficient work.}