Yes it is SXM but the buildings that are being replaced and every other bar / restaurant on the beach are basically wood structures on concrete pads, just like these are.

Also agree with EdB that you don't form concrete walls that way. The weight of the mix would blow out those walls before you could even fill them.

I think there is a recognition that if you build on the beach the big one can take down anything. I still think the rebar is for the seawall (yet to be built).

Time will tell but they seem to be making solid progress.