When building in coastal geography there also may also be a need for a higher degree of logistical effort to transport labor and materials to and from the job site. In certain instances, coastal communities have limited road access, or may be without access roads at all, and labor and materials must be transported by ferry or barge, in some cases utilizing a crane to on-load and offload material from the dock to the barge and then from the barge to the building site. Understandably, this creates added expense and requires an elevated logistical effort to ensure the transportation process is scheduled and completed as efficiently as possible.

Environmental restrictions, guidelines and law also come into play when building in a coastal community. Wetlands, submerged lands and other sensitive areas which exist in most coastal communities must be protected during the construction process to ensure not only compliance with local, state and federal regulations but also to ensure the continued protection of our natural environment.

Complying with these regulations and taking the added measures to protect sensitive areas within our coastal communities adds another layer of effort, logistics, and cost to the coastal construction services. The builder may be required (or choose) to utilize such silt retention systems as sandbags, silt fencing, sediment filter bags, or silt dykes to control run-off or erosion, which can degrade the surrounding environment.

Overall, building in coastal areas is challenging and requires a specialized set of experiences and skills to accomplish on time and within budget. Adkins Building & Construction has these experiences, and our skills are proven. We offer coastal construction services around many coastal communities along the west coast of Florida, and we complete these projects on time and within budget.