Top 10 Types of Construction Cranes
August 7, 2020
A crane is just a crane, isn’t it? You see cranes on construction sites hoisting materials high in the air, swiveling and circling—seemingly with ease.
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How to Get your Heavy Machinery License??
August 6, 2020
Every piece of public infrastructure, like bridges, roads, and tall buildings, was constructed by heavy machinery operators. Their powerful machines can lift heavy materials, transport
A Complete Guide to Becoming an Excavator Operator
July 30, 2020
Construction is booming all across America, and heavy equipment operators are needed to clear ground, hoist beams and transport critical materials. An excavator operator plays
How to Operate a Backhoe
July 25, 2020
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
Safety Training in Construction
July 24, 2020
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
Must-Have Heavy Equipment For Construction
July 21, 2020
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
True Cost of a “Free” Apprenticeship – By David Steenstra, Ph.D.
June 15, 2020
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
COVID-19 and the Heavy Equipment Industry
June 9, 2020
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
How to Operate a Bulldozer
May 29, 2020
Are you interested in learning how to become a bulldozer operator? Heavy Equipment Colleges of America offers a wide range of heavy equipment training programs
Top FIVE Heavy Equipment Construction Site Safety Tips
May 27, 2020
Learn the Safety Ropes at HEC At Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC), you can learn the essentials of heavy equipment operation, including lattice boom
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