More than 200,000 people leave the U.S. military every year, returning to civilian life. Many consider their service time well spent but many more of them struggle with the transition,…
This blog covers the top 10 types of construction cranes, including mobile, crawler, and tower cranes, along with tips on effective operation.
Discover how to become a Heavy Equipment Operator, get your Heavy Machinery License, and meet the requirements for obtaining the Operator License.
Are you ready to become an excavator operator? The first step is to find an accredited heavy equipment school—like Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC)—and enroll in a training program.…
A backhoe loader is a multi-purpose piece of construction equipment, most commonly used for excavations, that is known as a “backhoe” among contractors. The digging bucket, or hoe, is attached…
Construction workers face a number of risks every day, so it’s essential for workers to receive proper safety training. Discover the most common safety risks in the industry, some key…
Heavy equipment, sometimes referred to as heavy machinery or heavy-duty vehicles, are used to execute construction tasks. As you evaluate the different types of construction projects that you are taking…
As a professor and former Dean of Business at Ferris State University, I’m often questioned about the cost of a post-secondary education and how that compares with the earn-as-you-learn union…
As we are aware, COVID-19 has affected businesses - small and large as well as affecting whole industries. Specifically, it has caused manufacturers to temporarily shut down, large conventions to…
A bulldozer looks like an intimidating piece of heavy equipment. This earth-moving machine has front-mounted blades and a rear-mounted ripper to assist in smoothing ground for roads, runways, building sites,…