Types of Heavy Equipment Used in Construction
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming about a career in the construction or heavy equipment industry? There’s no shame in wanting to better yourself with a rewarding career. However, you…
How To Get Your Backhoe Certification
Almost everything you see around you is created with the help of a backhoe. Construction of residential buildings, commercial buildings, pavement and roads, and bridges were all constructed with the…
How to Become an Excavator Operator - HEC
Excavator Operator Career Guide: How to Get Started
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.…
how to operate backhoe
How to Operate a Backhoe
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…
Must-Have Heavy Equipment For Construction
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…
How to Operate a Bulldozer
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,…
Mobile Crane Inspection Guide: A Step-by-Step Handbook
Inspection Guide For Mobile Cranes
Mobile crane inspections are a crucial part of construction site safety. Here’s a brief mobile crane inspection guide of what to look for.