Work goes on for the building business

While nearly every part of American life is being impacted by the coronavirus, construction in Fernandina Beach is moving ahead as much as possible, in spite of challenges that range from applying for permits to obtaining materials. Jake Platt, senior planner with the city of Fernandina Beach,...

  • Construction crews are following social distancing guidelines while building a hotel complex along Atlantic Avenue immediately west of Main Beach. Ron Flick, president of Compass Group, the company developing the property, said keeping workers separated hasn’t been a problem since construction is not a highly enclosed environment. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    Construction crews are following social distancing guidelines while building a hotel complex along Atlantic Avenue immediately west of Main Beach. Ron Flick, president of Compass Group, the company developing the property, said keeping workers separated hasn’t been a problem since construction is not a highly enclosed environment. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    While nearly every part of American life is being impacted by the coronavirus, construction in Fernandina Beach is moving ahead as much as possible, in spite of challenges that range from applying ...

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