The people wanted to build a tower that would reach the sky. The Problem with their Wanting to do this was that they were building it as a tribute to themselves, not to God. They thought the tower would serve as a way to keep their people together.
Many People make the same mistake today. They want everyone to notice the tower they are building to honor themselves. Their tower may be a big house, a big account, a big name in town, or anything that takes first place in their lives, other than God.
We are free to use God's gifts, but they should not lead us to think that these things are greater than God.
