Hurricane Milton’s destructive winds caused significant structural damage across Florida, particularly in Tampa and St. Petersburg. A construction crane collapsed into the Tampa Bay Times building, leaving a gaping hole in its side, while winds also tore off Tropicana Field’s roof.

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a dangerous, Category 4 storm on Sept. 26 over Florida’s Big Bend area, bringing with it a life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rain.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida with a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross.

The destruction caused by Hurricane Ian has created tough working conditions. Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese sheds light on how contractors should prepare.

Hurricane Ian created billions of dollars of damages to homes, buildings and a variety of structures throughout Florida. As the construction industry mobilizes to assist with cleanup and restoration, it is important for out-of-state contractors to understand the complexity and enforcement of Florida’s construction licensing laws.

Hurricane Ian is estimated to have caused around $40 billion in damage in Florida, damaging residential and commercial buildings alike.

Kinetics' Vibration Isolation Roof-Curb Model ESR has received High Velocity Hurricane Zone approval from Miami-Dade County Product Control Section, NOA No. 21-0809.01.