The house i live in has some problems with it.
They spaced their studs in the garage only 6 inches apart instead of 12. we even found 2 that were only spaced 3 inches apart.
Plus the underground cords for internet/etc. Instead of running them straight from the power station on the other side of the street, to the power box on the side of my house, they ran them ALLL the way AROUND the other side of my house, and THEN to the power box. 
Those aren't problems! Studs are usually 16 inches on center so every 12 or even 6 inches just means it's over built not a problem. As far a routing the power around the house,well without seeing the location,I'd say it was done to make branching to the next building or house easier and again this isnt a problem.
I guess you think these are problems but trust me they arent and if anything they might improve your house and allow you to dig almost anywhere without catching an underground cable...... remember always call before you dig!
Had my phone and cable cut many time when the did street repairs,my fiber cable was chewed up so bad I had them run a cable from the branch direct to my house!! told them I did business on the web and they'd be responsible for any loss of income..... not true but it worked!!!
YMMV.
