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Based in Florida, Bluewater Construction( Bluewater) is renowned for delivering the highest level of craftsmanship and unparalleled service while providing complete transparency throughout the building process. With a focus on exceptional detail, continuous communication, and lasting relationships, the company prides itself on its ability to handle the most challenging projects.
“ My father-in-law started this business in 2001, after gaining valuable experience working for another high-end custom home builder and for his father before that. Not many people succeed in the high-end custom home market, and he was one of the first to establish himself on Longboat Key and Siesta Key. This specialization makes our niche even more distinct, as these are barrier islands where we focus exclusively on luxury waterfront construction,” opens Mike Marciniak, Owner and President.
As our interview begins, Mike talks us through Bluewater’ s early days and evolution in the custom home building sector.“ Before graduating with my finance degree, I worked at Merrill Lynch, but when my uncle, a real estate developer, asked me to assess his operation, I decided to pursue real estate instead. I got my dad on board, and we started acquiring and renovating affordable housing, which marked my entry into construction. Out of necessity, we established a property management company, which involved managing various construction projects. Our last acquisition included several duplexes, and I saw potential to build something new in some vacant land we owned. After discussing it with my father-in- law, who became my partner, he helped me navigate the permitting process. He gave me the freedom to learn on my own and I successfully built several duplexes. I eventually obtained my contractor’ s license to formalize my role in the business.
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