I have been dealing with Mr. Vandenburg during the repair and reconstruction of my Miami apartment. The apartment was severely damaged in a flood and has required extensive repair and reconstruction. The project required communication and cooperation in order to obtain the best result. Mr. Vandenburg has provided the utmost in guidance, communication and oversight and is clearly responsible for the excellent outcome and the efficient and timely manner in which the work was completed. It was a pleasure dealing with him and I'm sure that you know how lucky you are to have such a "complete" Project Manager on your staff.

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.

Now that I have a moment in what is usually a whirlwind of teacher and student orientations, I wanted to briefly thank you for the employees and work of Hammer Construction. In the almost three weeks they have been diligently working on our buildings, they have kept their efforts running smoothly. This has been no easy task, since they are fixing past problems that were just covered up. At the moment I am glad to say the front part of the school looks freshm and I imagine our school will look even better when fully completed. Hammer construction has met all the demands of their task and my additional requests with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism.

Thank you for the performance of your associate Aaron Devlon and his management of the work/renovations being done at St. Malachy Catholic Church. He is always prompt, courteous and very concerned as to meeting our needs. Please thank him for being a fine representation of your company.

I have known Norman Newell, President of Hammer Construction Corp., for more than five years; during this time I have had the pleasure of doing work for his Company as a Professional Engineer and Engineer of Record on some of Hammer's jobs. Because of this I know first-hand his approach, knowledge and practice to construction of a project. Mr. Newell and therefore his company do not cut corners; they do each and every phase of each and every job in the manner that it should be done with strict adherence to the engineering principles and requirements, as well as austere compliance with all conditions of the Florida Building Code. His actions reveal a man with character, high ethical standards and utmost professionalism. I can also attest to Mr. Newell's payment practice, which is the best I have experienced, always paying upon submittal; this also speaks of his honesty and integrity. It is for all of these reasons that I am pleased to recommend Norman i. Newell and his company, Hammer Construction Corp., for any venture or enterprise you may want to entrust to him.

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.