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Customer Spotlight: Long-Time Partner Kast Construction We’re excited to highlight our valued customer, KAST Construction, and their incredible work at Nexo Residences. Every month, we produce high-quality marketing videos and photos for this project. These versatile assets are utilized across various areas of the company: 🔹 Owner/Developer and Financial Meetings: Delivering impactful visuals to showcase progress. 🔹 Marketing for General Contractors (GC) & Owners: Elevating promotional efforts with professional content. 🔹 Investor Updates: Providing clear, engaging updates for stakeholders. 🔹 Safety and Legal Documentation: Supporting compliance and safety teams with detailed visual records. Project Information Developers: Fortune International Group and Blue Road LLC Design Consultant: Carlos Ott Architect of Record: Frankel Benayoun Architects Interior Design and Landscape Architecture: Urban Robot Associates, Inc. General Contractor: Kast Construction Structural Engineer: Optimus Structural Design Are you interested in this service or exploring other offerings? Contact us today: 📧 neil@bluewaterdrones.com

Construction history is being made as City of Miami’s first supertall skyscraper, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, continues to rise along Biscayne Boulevard. The long-awaited monumental tower has taken hold of the corner of NE 3rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard, with its imposing shell and angular base now making a commanding statement in the heart of Downtown Miami. Progress has now reached the second cube of the tower’s iconic nine-cube design, marking a key milestone in the journey to its eventual 1,049-foot height and 100 stories. Formwork has progressed to around the 12th floor, with the second cube taking shape above the uniquely angled base. Structural work is well-advanced, with visible progress in the concrete and formwork beginning to define the tower’s distinct stacked design. It is only a matter of time before the building asserts its place in Miami’s skyline, with each new floor bringing it closer to its transformative impact on the city’s urban fabric. Upon completion in 2028, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will stand as Florida’s tallest building and the tallest residential structure south of New York City. It will feature 205 hotel guestrooms and suites alongside 387 luxury residential units, offering a blend of world-class hospitality and upscale living. The tower will include a curated array of amenities, such as a signature restaurant, an expansive pool deck, event spaces, and a hospitality suite. Designed to provide unparalleled experiences for residents and guests, the development aims to set a new standard of luxury in Downtown Miami. The unique cube-shaped architecture defines the building’s aesthetic and provides expansive layouts with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. Property Markets Group (PMG), Greybrook Realty Partners, Mohari Hospitality, and S2 Development LLC are developing the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami in partnership with Hilton. SIEGER SUAREZ ARCHITECTS, LLC, designed the tower in collaboration with Carlos Ott. John Moriarty & Associates is the general contractor, CHM Structural Engineers is the structural engineer, and GRAEF is the civil engineer. Capform Inc. is the turnkey concrete contractor, and Power Design, Inc., is the electrical contractor. BAMO is handling the interiors. STRUCTURAL BUILDERS & RESTORATIONS is handling waterproofing.

A huge shoutout to our incredible construction, development, and real estate teams for their phenomenal work on this project!

Superstructure is progressing steadily at Eturna Residences Hollywood, located at 3319 North Ocean Drive, between New Mexico Street and New Hampshire Street, bound by North Surf Road to the east. Developed by Condra Property Group and Hansford Boca, this residential development is, per our latest aerial captures, rising through its fourth story, with decking for the fifth floor actively underway. Rebar is meticulously arranged across the site, reinforcing all concrete elements to ensure robust structural integrity as the building ascends. Post-tension cables are also being laid within the slab formwork, enhancing strength and flexibility in design and allowing optimal load-bearing efficiency across the floors. Designed by Kaller Architecture, the building will ultimately stand seven stories tall, featuring 36 luxury Beach Villas and Residences. Each new level adds dimension to this waterfront structure, with every floor further defining its form near the coastline. NYEG Corp and ALL ISLAND MASONRY & CONCRETE are involved in the construction efforts, contributing to the collaborative momentum toward Eturna’s anticipated 2025 completion. #bluewaterdrones #construction #photography #drone #dronephotography #aerialphotography #hollywood #florida #newdevelopment #residential #condominium #formwork #superstructure

Construction is steadily advancing at the 7-story Sarasota Memorial Hospital Cancer Pavilion. Dominating the landscape, LAVORANTI’s WOLFFKRAN Wolff 8033 crane serves as the central anchor, lifting materials and driving the structure’s impressive vertical progress. Designed by EYP and led by Turner Construction Company, with support from J2 Solutions, Inc., the project has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of the first elevated deck. Concrete columns and rising formwork continue to shape the framework, reflecting the seamless coordination and precision of the teams as they bring this vital addition to the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System closer to reality. #ConstructionUpdate #Construction #Healthcare #BlueWaterDrones #SarasotaMemorialHospital #DronePhotography #AerialImagery #ProjectMilestones #Sarasota

From rendering to reality, Una Residences has reached a remarkable stage in its construction journey. Topping off earlier this year at 579 feet and 47 stories, the ultra-luxury condominium tower is making swift strides on the exterior with the installation of floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls enveloping the superstructure. Protective films are being removed from the expansive panels, revealing a high-quality, translucent finish that enhances the building’s light, airy aesthetic. Light metallic panels cover the slab edges, steadily coming together to resemble a striking silhouette that recalls the natural shape of a wave. Developed by OKO Group and Cain International, the project is being constructed by CIVIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES in partnership with Ant Yapı. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) led the design, with Revuelta Architecture International as the architect of record. Triton Construction Company serves as an owner-hired consultant, while DeSimone Consulting Engineering is the structural engineer. VSN Engineering Inc. is the civil engineer. Enea is overseeing the landscape architecture. Vico Painting Contractors is onboard as the waterproofing contractor. Morrow is the crane operator. Completion is anticipated in 2025.

We want to thank AGC Florida East Coast Chapter for hosting an outstanding TechSmart Summit 2024! A special appreciation goes to Rob Sloyer and Tiffanie Artigas, CM-BIM, for co-chairing and organizing such a fantastic event. It was a pleasure reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new colleagues, including Hamzah Shanbari from The Haskell Company, John McDermott from Kast Construction, David Thirlwell from Stiles, Andre Leslie, CPD from Alpadex Plumbing, Shawn Anderson from Thornton Construction Company, Inc., and Whitney Mendes from Miller Construction Company. We’re already looking forward to next year! #Construction #ConstructionExcellence #ConstructionIndustry #AGC #BuildingSomethingBetter #IndustryLeadership #Networking #BlueWaterDrones #GeneralContractors #SpecialtyContractors

Construction at Nautilus 220 is moving swiftly toward completion, with the recent removal of all tower cranes marking a key milestone. This signals that the major structural phases of the project have been finalized, and the development is now transitioning into the interior finish stages. The project comprises two 24-story towers, collectively offering 330 luxury residences along the waterfront in Lake Shore, Florida. With its commanding presence and modern aesthetic, the superstructure rises prominently against the skyline, underscoring the project’s grand scale. On the exterior, glazing work is nearing completion. Glass railings have been installed up to the North Tower's rooftop deck, and progress on the South Tower has reached the 23rd floor. The remaining glass panels around the podium levels are awaiting installation. Both towers also see significant progress in exterior stucco and painting, marking the final touches to the building’s overall aesthetic. Inside the residences, drywall finishing is nearing completion for both towers. Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry installation and bathroom tile installation are underway. Flooring has been installed through the 21st floor, contributing to the rapid interior progress. The one-acre outdoor amenity deck is in its final stages of waterproofing, while the shell for the resort-style pool is being shaped, and concrete walkways are in progress. On the rooftop deck of the North Tower, tile has been completed in the pool and spa areas, and waterproofing is almost finished. Paver installation is also underway. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and masonry work continues across the development. Project Teams: • Developers: Forest Development, Royal Palm Companies • Architect: R + N ARCHITECTURE • Structural Engineer: McNamara • Salvia, Structural Engineers • Interior Designer: INTERIORS BY STEVEN G., INC. • Mechanical Engineer: RGD Consulting Engineers • General Contractor: Kast Construction • Shell & Concrete Contractor: Baker Construction, Baker Concrete Constructors • Glazing: ADCO Installers, All American Windows and Doors • Stucco: Griffin Stucco • Painting: Mid South Painting, Inc. • Project Management: Zabik & Associates, Inc. • Sales: Oculus Realty Nautilus 220 is expected to be fully realized and completed by early 2025, introducing a new standard for luxury living in Lake Shore.

If your in the ConTech space and in South Florida check out this upcoming event put on by AGC Florida East Coast Chapter. We will have a booth there and would love to see you!

Vertical construction at ONE Park Tower by Turnberry is progressing rapidly, with the 33-story, 292-unit ultra-luxury condominium tower steadily taking shape at 2411 Laguna Circle within the 184-acre master-planned community of SoLé Mia in North Miami. These latest aerial shots capture the rising reinforced concrete structure along the stunning seven-acre Crystal Lagoon® and the lush natural surroundings. Formwork is already several stories above ground, and the tower’s distinctive cylindrical profile is becoming increasingly visible as well as its parking garage. The tower’s development, overseen by general contractor Juneau Construction Company for Turnberry, continues to move forward at a brisk pace, as Arquitectonica’s distinctive design begins to come to life. Morrow is the crane operator, and US American Concrete is the concrete contractor for the project. Meyer Davis is designing interiors. #drones #dronephotography #construction #architecture #bluewaterdrones #droneservices #aerialphotography #dronesinconstruction #dronetechnology