About Us - Azure Development

About

The principals of Azure Development have a passion for luxury home building and developing unique commercial properties. We’ve called South Florida our home for decades, raising our families in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, participating in local organizations and continually contributing to the positive growth of our community.

We understand that a home is more than just a place of residence, it is the foundation for everyday living. We are continually discovering new properties in ideal locations – close to the beach and downtown, restaurants and entertainment. It is our mission to create exquisitely designed and well-crafted homes with impeccable attention to detail. Our signature residences are known for their exceptional composition, flawless finishes and superior craftmanship.

We look forward to helping you realize your
dreams in our not-so-little slice of paradise!

Brian Grossberg

Mr. Grossberg co-founded Azure Development in 2013 with the objective of bringing his passion for quality design and flawless construction to the coastal communities of south Palm Beach County. For over a decade prior to founding Azure Development, Mr. Grossberg managed all operations and financial functions for a real estate development firm and production homebuilder focused on residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout South Florida. Mr. Grossberg was also an Investment Professional at GE Equity, the private equity arm of General Electric. During his tenure with GE Equity, he served on the Board of Directors of numerous companies and as an Advisory Board member to several venture capital firms. Prior to GE Equity, he worked in the Financial Advisory Services Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he consulted on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Grossberg also worked in the Real Estate Tax Consulting Practice for Price Waterhouse in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Grossberg holds an MBA from Duke University, where he graduated second in his class and was a Fuqua Scholar. He also holds a Masters and BS in Accounting from the University of Florida. In addition, Mr. Grossberg is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Grossberg resides in Boca Raton with his wife of 25 years and two daughters.

Richard Caster

Mr. Caster has a thirty-five year history of real estate development in Florida. He started his career in commercial property development, working in every discipline from acquisitions to leasing, finance, construction and management. In the late 1980s, Mr. Caster began managing broken land sale subdivisions and coordinated redevelopment programs using community development districts. He created new subdivisions with uses ranging from retail centers to industrial and office parks to amenitized residential communities. Starting in the year 2000, Mr. Caster began focusing on in-fill development along the eastern coast of South Florida, mostly in downtown areas using existing infrastructure, where he assembled multiple properties, obtaining new land use and zoning approvals to support mixed-use development. Mr. Caster has a BS degree from Northwestern University and an MBA degree from the University of Miami. Mr. Caster has three grown children and lives in East Delray Beach with his wife of 39 years.

Nick Bieber

Mr. Bieber has been in the construction industry for his entire professional life, starting with his high school years working on residential and commercial jobsites for a local electrician. He cemented himself in his career by earning an undergraduate degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida. In the ten years prior to joining the team at Azure, Nick worked with his father at a local commercial general contracting firm building various commercial tenant improvements and ground-up construction projects in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Nick is a Certified General Contractor and oversees all construction operations for Azure Development’s Residential, Commercial and Multi-Family projects. His mission is to bring the partners’ vision into reality and to provide unsurpassed client satisfaction. Mr. Bieber lives in Boynton Beach with his wife, young son and daughter.

Azure Development is celebrating the 70^th birthday of our award-winning headquarters building in downtown Delray Beach. Formerly an abandoned auto dealership, Azure preserved the MIMO style building by reconditioning its original materials including terrazzo floors and Dade County pine ceilings. For its efforts, Azure was recognized by the Delray Beach Historical Society, the City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.

We are proud our headquarters reflects our commitment to celebrating Delray Beach’s iconic past. It is an example of the quality and vision that goes into every single property we develop. We encourage you to stop by and see us anytime!

We spent years planning the construction of our Florida home, and selected AZURE Development after a careful review of the leading developers in the area. AZURE is a highly disciplined and experienced firm, with construction quality and project management standards that rise above others. We valued their discerning budget management and value engineering insights, especially in the context of rising material costs & supply chain disruptions. The daily on-site management was excellent. The back office is responsive and highly capable, which is a distinctive strength. If you look closely at AZURE construction projects, and compare them to others, few meet the same standard of quality.

“Azure implements a unique and successful approach to waterfront development. By thinking outside the box, they create, construct, and deliver each residence with distinctive architecture, excellent craftsmanship, and lasting quality.”

“Building our direct Intracoastal Waterway dream home in Delray Beach with Azure Development has been an absolute pleasure. The house Azure delivered is absolutely beautiful and has the finest level of design, finishes and craftsmanship. Every aspect of the process has been handled with absolute professionalism. I would recommend Azure Development to anyone and they would be our builder of choice if we build another home.”

"I want to THANK YOU and your entire team for creating a memorable buying experience. Azure has delivered every step of the way, from purchase, to inspection, to moving in. Jeff and Nick are great ambassadors of the company and have been helpful at every turn. They have gone overboard to introduce us to providers of outside services (lawn maintenance, plumbers, pool people, etc.) and each has been a pleasure to deal with. But what I find most rewarding about dealing with Azure is the caring that your team delivers. My wife and I enjoy working with everyone you put in front of us. Please feel free to use us as a reference for potential buyers. They would be lucky to purchase the quality product you produce and stand behind. Big fans, Rich and Gene.”

QUALITY

When it comes to developing modern homes in Delray Beach, we take extreme pride in every home we build, which is evident in our keen attention to detail that begins with the design and continues through every stage of construction. Using the most talented designers and trades people, and the highest quality materials, we ensure every detail is designed to perfection. We only build houses that we would be proud to call home.

TRANSPARENCY

Every homebuyer works directly with a principal of the firm throughout the home building process. We share our extensive knowledge of the latest homebuilding products and practices to ensure your home meets your every need. We view the design and construction of contemporary homes in Delray Beach as a collaborative process and will help you evaluate any options or upgrades that you may desire by maintaining an open book policy on pricing.

SERVICE

Our commitment to service begins with a comprehensive warranty. From the day you move in, our construction professionals will be by your side to respond quickly and efficiently to your questions and requests. We strive to provide an unparalleled home ownership experience for every homebuyer. We are confident that your experience with Azure will exceed your expectations. Just view our testimonials!