When clearing the beach, the lagoon, building a hut etc.... does it go quicker if I put everyone doing the task or does it take just as long if it is only 1 person?

from when i have worked on the huts, I think it goes faster to have more than one do it. Also, I saw it stated in another thread that they work more efficiently when the game is closed, so if you want it done quickly, set a few people as builders, then close the game.. go back bout half an hour later and see what they have done. I did that with the lagoon, and it was done in no time.

Thanks! I'll try that. It'll give me an excuse to get some housework done that I seem to have neglected
while addicted to this game

LoL I know that feeling. Though I get to leave mine a good bit.. I have kids to take care of too.