York Bridge Concepts - The Professional Bridge Company, specializing in the on-site construction of timber vehicular bridges.
Timber Resource Center
 
| About Us | Timber Bridges | Our Construction | Resource Center |

Frequently Asked Questions
Case Studies
Timber Bridge Photo Gallery
Articles
Glossary of timber bridge terms
Links to timber bridge resources.

 

Resource Links

YBC endeavors to stay informed about issues impacting our customers, and to be active in organizations related to our customers' business. Below are several useful information resources, as well as links to some significant professional organizations to which YBC belongs. Check back for new links frequently. 

 

The American Institute of Timber Construction

http://www.aitc-glulam.org    
Click on the “Glulam sizes and species” link for more information about this versatile building material.

United States Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application Guide
This booklet provides a how-to for companies and individuals seeking to construct or modify a bridge or causeway across any "navigable" body of water. This is a key resource, even if you are only crossing a stream that can only be traveled by canoes during the rainy season.

Southern Pine Information

http://www.southernpine.com

Provides more information on this common building material, and very useful information on various treatments available.

AASHTO

http://transportation1.org/aashtonew/
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. This nonprofit, nonpartisan association represents highway and transportation departments and provides guidelines for the loading and usage of highways.

National Wood in Transportation Program

http://www.fs.fed.us/na/wit/     
An excellent resource for more information about the use of timber in transportation.

McGraw-Hill Construction Network

http://www.products.construction.com
A comprehensive, easy to use online resource for building product information.

Tampa Bay Builders Association

http://www.bagt.com
Tampa Bay area's professional association for the home-building industry, serving over 1100 member companies in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

http://www.fhba.com

Tallahassee, Florida-based trade association working to promote and protect Florida's building industry. Founded in 1947, FHBA seeks to provide and expand opportunities for all citizens to enjoy safe, decent and affordable housing.

http://www.nahb.com

Washington, D.C.-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry.

American Resort Developers Association

http://www.arda.org/

A trade organization for companies ranging from those with interests in vacation ownership resorts, community development, fractional ownership, camp resorts, land development, lot sales, second homes and resort communities.

Land Development Today

http://www.landdevelopmenttoday.com/info/links/statelinks.asp

A publication which includes articles relevant to those involved in the professional field of land development, including surveyors, engineers, landscape architects, developers, and large-scale contractors.

 

How to Buy A BridgeFrequently Asked QuestionsWhy Choose Timber?Why Choose York Bridge Concepts?

© 2004 by York Bridge Concepts, Inc. - 1419 W. Waters Ave. #116 - Tampa, FL 33604 - 800.226.4178

YBC Home Page Contact YBC Search YBC.COM