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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.
The American Institute of Timber Construction
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
Provides more information on this common building material, and very useful information on various treatments available.
AASHTO
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
An excellent resource for more information about the use of timber in transportation.
McGraw-Hill Construction Network
A comprehensive, easy to use online resource for building product information.
Tampa Bay Builders Association
Tampa Bay area's professional association for the home-building industry, serving over 1100 member companies in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Florida Home Builders Association
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.
National Association of Home Builders
Washington, D.C.-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry.
American Resort Developers Association
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
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.
Dale J. Travis
This website was created by a gentleman named Dale Travis. Mr. Travis is a covered bridge enthusiast who travels around the country in search of timber covered bridges to photograph and add to his collection. York Bridge Concepts has several bridges from across the country featured on Mr. Travis’ website. To search all the bridges built by YBC, once on this site type YBC in the search box and a list of our bridges will be generated.
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