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Our team at Nature Bridges is proud to share that we are recipients of two 2018 Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) National Safety Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognize companies “who exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety.” This includes “providing cutting-edge safety training to employees, continuous evaluation and evolution of safety programs and employer-employee involvement in cultivating a ‘culture of safety’ throughout the company.” As a bridge construction company dedicated to constructing graceful, durable, safe structures, we are honored to have earned the awards by meeting ABC’s high standards for safety within the construction industry. Accredited Quality Contractor Award […]

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March is a month dedicated to Women’s History. In today’s society, more women are beginning to step out into the business world as entrepreneurs. A bridge only works if there is support from both sides; at Nature Bridges, we want to lend our support to all new and existing female entrepreneurs. Do those characteristics fit you and are you in search of advice from a successful entrepreneur? Nature Bridges is a division of JD James, Inc. and we are a woman owned business headquartered in North Florida. It all began in 1997 when April James and her husband, JD, decided […]

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February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Exercising and making healthy choices are just two simple things you can do to prevent such a fate. Nature Bridges wants to encourage everyone to get up, get out, and go outside! Want to start engaging in a healthier way of life? Here are some steps you can take to jump start your new lifestyle. 1. Call your friends! Grab a group, pick a time and place, and enjoy a fun walk. Aerobic exercise helps your heart become more […]

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The year of 2018 was a rewarding year for the Nature Bridges team. We are proud of our firm and the many admirable projects we’ve had the opportunity to complete since our establishment in 1997. As we continue to grow, so do our goals, our team, and our craftsmanship. Looking back on 2018, we are grateful for such a wonderful year and beautiful communities to build in. Building a strong foundation is important not just in our work, but in our lives. We believe in the importance of setting goals and working every day towards those goals. As we move […]

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2018 has been an exciting year for our Nature Bridges family. We’ve traveled all over to construct our nature-friendly bridges, and we have had a blast doing so. While every project is great in its own way, here are our top 5 favorite projects completed in 2018. #5: Habitat for Humanity House Building a Habitat for Humanity home rewards everyone involved by giving those in need a place to call home. This year, our Nature Bridges team had the opportunity to work alongside our friends at Habitat for Humanity to create a home for our community members going through a […]

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At Nature Bridges, we want to build you a bridge that will last a lifetime (or longer). In order to successfully do this for our clients, we must use special materials that make our structures strong and sturdy while also helping the environment. These materials include glulam, aluminum, steel, and fiberglass. Glulam Glulam is short for glued laminated timber, and is one of our strongest construction materials. In fact, it is even stronger than steel. Glulam is a durable wood beam that can be simple and straight or complex and curved. Aside from being one of our sturdiest materials, it […]

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A road trip is a great way to get out of your comfort zone and explore the world. If you’ve never had the chance to plan one before, Nature Bridges has made it easy and planned it for you! Except, this isn’t just any ole’ road trip. This is the Nature Bridges road trip. On this trip, you’ll get to explore some of our beautiful projects and visit new places. Check out the itinerary below. Nature Bridges Road Trip on Roadtrippers Starting Point: Tallahassee, Fl. Florida’s Panhandle is home to many of our projects, but we are starting off in […]

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Our New Smyrna Dunes project was a satisfying one to complete, and that’s not just because the views were great. The project took a year to complete, but we were able to create a beautiful walkway leading to one of Florida’s most beautiful beaches. The sand dunes in New Smyrna Beach are a natural barrier, protecting homes and businesses from coastal water damage. As we began constructing this project using our Top Down Construction method, we noticed a few friendly animals in the area.         Beach Mice and Gopher Tortoises! These wonderful creatures call the dunes home, […]

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Trails are convenient, provide health benefits, and even help improve home value in the community. Read on to explore the ways an updated trail can help your community, and take a look at some of our Nature Bridges trails that have helped improve communities all over the United States! Trails are convenient Trails offer an easy way to get from point A to point B. They provide the community with a safe, convenient space to go for a run, ride a bike, or even play with the dog, all while avoiding heavily congested areas near the road. Trails are good […]

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As we all know, last hurricane season was a doozy and caused damage all over the United States. Somehow, we’ve already entered the 2018 hurricane season, which began on June 1. While our bridge-building techniques might be nature sensitive, nature is not always sensitive to them. Hurricanes can disrupt even the strongest of structures, but luckily, we prepare for these occurrences. Nature Bridges offers damage and hurricane repairs to your bridges, boardwalks, decks, docks, and anything of the sort. We know hurricanes are traumatic, especially when they affect something that is important to you. When damage strikes, give Nature Bridges […]

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