In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, severely impacting businesses across the island—including the Mall of San Juan. Sachse Construction was engaged to assess the damage and lead the recovery effort. Acting as a single, coordinated team of experts, we organized and managed storm-related damage across multiple tenant spaces, overseeing not only cleanup but a full-scale reconstruction program.

Each tenant space required a tailored approach due to the wide range of materials and systems affected. Following comprehensive environmental and structural testing by a certified industrial hygienist, our team developed detailed reconstruction plans for every space, including accurate budgeting and direct coordination with insurance representatives.

To mitigate delays, Sachse Construction proactively identified long-lead materials early in the process and expedited procurement, ensuring tenants could resume operations as quickly as possible.

The success of this effort led to expanded engagement across the island—ultimately partnering with owners and operators to rebuild and reopen 12 additional commercial properties throughout Puerto Rico.