Thank you for sending a wonderful crew that worked in the renovation of my office. It is such a pleasant experience for me coming back to the place with everything in order, neat and all the furniture rearranged to my request. Again my special thanks for these hard working employees; Mr. Raymond Rodriguez and his accommodating crews Pedro C., Luis C., Humbertoc., and Dallas C. My sincere thanks and may God bless you all and your company.

I wish to thank Hammer Construction Quality Restoration and Ronnie Mack for his work at Stella Maris House. Mr. Mack always checks the jobs and makes sure that all is going well. He comes into my office to keep me informed of the latest details. He isn't just friendly, but caring as well. He and his group work excellently together. Stella Maris House is happy with the job he is doing. Once again, thank you for Mr. McLeroy.

My home was severely damaged by fire in May, 2000, and the restoration was/is being done by Hammer Construction Company of Miami, Florida and gratefully through Universal Insurance Company. I wanted you to know what a fine job President Norm Newell of Hammer has done in completing this project. In all instances, Norm has exhibited professionalism and thoroughness. Furthermore, his carefully selected staff is to be commended for their hard work and quality workmanship. In my mind, if you want restoration done well, simply "call Norm". Although losing one's home to a fire is a traumatic experience, it is heartening to know that Universal uses experts who restore that home to its original, beautiful condition. That in itself, is a reflection on the quality of Universal Insurance Company and those such as you who administer those claims.

During the last 2 years I have worked closely with their company on the Labelle Airport Hangers and the Clewiston Airglades Airport Hangers projects. In working with them I have developed the greatest admiration for their work. Mr. Newell along with his management and staff are professional, reliable, consistent, exceptionally skilled, experienced creative and effective. In Addition, Hammer Construction has always been a reliable and punctual payer. Their diligence and attention to detail are of the highest standard. I can only hope to maintain a close working relationship with Hammer for many years. I urge you to carefully consider Hammer Construction. Quite simply the most remarkable construction company in dealing effectively and accurately.

I have known Norm since 2002, when he first came to the Fort Myers area and gave a presentation on hurricane preparedness. In 2004, when hurricane Charlie came through and made landfall in the City of Punta Gorda and then traveled up the center of the State, I introduced Norm and his company to several of the cities and counties that are members of our PRM group to repair damage they sustained. Hammer Construction repaired the City and County owned properties for those members. Subsequently, they did the same for properties in Hendry County that were damaged by Hurricane Jeanne. The knowledge of construction, honesty, and commitment to excellence Norm brings to his company are unparalleled. I would recommend Norm Newell and his company, Hammer Construction Corp., to our members and anyone else for that matter.

Please accept this letter as my enthusiastic of Norman Newell, president of Hammer Construction Corp. I first became associated with Mr. Newell and his company following the devastating landfalls of hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. Upon being introduced and recommended to me by Ross Fury of Public Risk Management, the insurance provider for Okeechobee County, I was impressed with his professionalism and apparent competence with disaster restoration. Shortly thereafter, Hammer Construction was authorized to commence repair and restoration of most of the county's damaged facilities covered by PRM. Being a fiscally constrained rural county, the willingness of Hammer Construction to interface with our insurance provider as well as adjusters and underwriters to immediately commence critical repairs while at the same time ensuring the county's financial participation was limited to contractual deductibles, was a significant factor in the county's selection of this company. Throughout the entire restoration process, I, along with other county officials, observed Mr. Newell's company competently implement and successfully complete a logistically complex large-scale insurance claim. Further, Hammer Construction was both willing and capable of financing this extensive work pending receipt of insurance reimbursement - which we all know is an increasingly time consuming and burdensome process. Mr. Newell and his entire staff continuously worked closely with representatives from all parties involved in the recovery. Whether it was our county's officials, insurance adjusters or tenants of our properties, Hammer always maintained direct lines of communication that allowed for efficient and satisfactory issue resolution. Naturally, the most valuable advantage to our county's relationship with Mr. Newell was his understanding of the insurance-restoration practice. Mr. Newell was adept at obtaining PRM's approval for coverage issues and proper upgrades on behalf of Okeechobee County. In summary, Mr. Newell and Hammer Construction Corp. competently undertook and completed a significant disaster restoration for Okeechobee County and would certainly be considered should services of this nature again be required. As such, without hesitation, I would recommend this contractor to others requiring similar services.