Author: Jake Aull

Nature Bridges, one of the nation’s most prominent boardwalk and bridge builders, has won the Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Eagle Award. Monticello, FL October, 2015 – JD James, Inc. d/b/a Nature Bridges www.naturebridges.com, wins the 2015 Excellence in Construction Eagle Award from the North Florida Associated Builders and Contractors for the construction of a twelve-foot-wide asphalt trail that features three timber pedestrian bridges, a timber overlook platform, and a 270-foot free-span bridge at George Pierce Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The ABC’s Excellence in Construction has become the premier competition within the construction industry that recognizes outstanding construction […]

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Nature Bridges, one of the nation’s prominent bridge builders completed construction of the free span bridge at Ivy Creek Greenway Trail in Gwinnett County, GA. This beautiful and very functional trail system will be used by school groups that visit the Environmental and Heritage Center that connects with another nature trail through the Wayne Hill Water resources Center site. There are plans in the future to connect the greenway to an existing section at George Pierce Park to create seven miles of continuous biking and walking opportunities. Nature Bridges was contracted by Astra Group to construct a 12’ wide x […]

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Nature Bridges, the Award Winning boardwalk and timber bridge contractor, completed a free-span pedestrian railroad overpass, pedestrian timber truss bridge, and boardwalks at beautiful Lafayette Heritage Park in Tallahassee, FL. The canopy system was completed on December 9, 2013, taking 7 months to complete. Nature Bridges designed and constructed a 10’ wide x 133’ long steel free-span railroad pedestrian overpass with 715 total lineal feet of pedestrian truss bridge approaches. Nature Bridges used its top down construction method to build the wooden pedestrian boardwalk bridges that meander through the tops of 200-year-old Live Oaks. This canopy trail gives users the […]

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Award winning Nature Bridges has completed this beautiful river house on the Ichetucknee River. Nature Bridges constructed 400 lf of 6’ wide elevated bridge. This project also includes a screened living area as well as a 10’ x 10’ riverside overlook with stairs leading down to a 10’ x 10’ swim platform. Nature Bridges used their top down construction method on this project. We use lightweight hydraulic impact and material handling equipment in combination with hand driven auger machines. Nature Bridges’ top down construction method means no heavy equipment is operating on the ground only workmen. Nature Bridges, located in […]

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Tallahassee, FL – December, 2011 – JD James, Inc. d/b/a Nature Bridges www.naturebridges.com, wins the 2011 Excellence in Construction Merit Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors for the construction of a 2.7 mile multi-use trail system in Suwanee Georgia at George Pierce Park. The ABC’s Awards of Excellence Program has become the premier competition within the construction industry that recognizes outstanding construction projects across the nations. The 2011 Excellence in Construction award is presented on an bi-annual basis to contractors who excel in various types of construction projects. “Nature Bridges is proud to accept this prestigious award from the […]

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Nature Bridges Completes Pedestrian Boardwalk at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia Nature Bridges, the Award Winning boardwalk and timber bridge contractor, has completed a pedestrian boardwalk with observation deck at the prestigioius College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Tallahassee, FL, February 2011 – Nature Bridges ( www.NatureBridges.com ), Tallahassee, FL – February, 2011 – Nature Bridges ( www.naturebridges.com ), one of the nation’s prominent bridge builders, announced today that it has completed a pedestrian boardwalk at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Rich in history, The College of William and Mary […]

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Tallahassee, FL – October, 2010 – Award Winning, Nature Bridges, ( www.naturebridges.com ), one of the nation’s prominent timber bridge contractors, announced today that it has completed a pedestrian bridge, free span bridge system, observation decks and floating dock system at St. Petersburg College in Florida. After nearly 10 years of grant applications and extensive park planning, St. Petersburg College (SPC) has turned its dream of outdoor classroom learning to a reality. On August 31, 2010, SPC held its grand opening of Habitat Park, inviting students and residents of Seminole County to tour the newly constructed 40 acre park. Visitors […]

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Nature Bridges, the Award Winning Top Down Construction Bridge Builder, announced the completion of pedestrian and free span bridge systems in the City of Center Point, Alabama. Tallahassee, FL, September, 2010 – Nature Bridges ( www.NatureBridges.com ), specialists in timber bridges, announced today it has completed a boardwalk and free span bridge system in the City of Center Point, Alabama. Award winning Nature Bridges completes a system of stream and pond crossings that consist of a 570 foot long and 6 foot wide pedestrian boardwalk with handrails that connects a series of walking trails across a pond. Nature Bridges also […]

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Tallahassee, FL, July 2010 – Nature Bridges ( www.NatureBridges.com ), Nature Bridges, the award winning top down construction specialist, was awarded a subcontract through Ed Waters & Son’s Contracting, Inc. to provide access to Navarre Beach and Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. Work included the construction of new wooden stairs and an ADA (American’s With Disabilities Act) access ramp to the pier, along with a deck consisting of 3,800 sq. ft. with handrails and beach access ramps for Santa Rosa County’s Navarre Beach. At 1,545 lineal feet, Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is now the longest pier extending into the Gulf of […]

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