Working to preserve the history of the construction equipment that shaped our world
The Historical Construction Equipment Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving for public education the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries. By joining our organization, you are helping to preserve the history of the construction industry in the U.S. and all over the world!
Get your 2012 HCEA Calendars
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This calendar features 12 beautiful black and white photographs of construction, dredging, and surface mining equipment from the 1920s through 1970s. Contractors get your own Custom imprinted Calendars. Makes a great gift!
HCEA Scholarship Available!
The HCEA is continuing to solicit applications for our $1,000 engineering scholarships.
Otis Shovel Model Available!
The HCEA has launched a new line of custom scale models of historic construction equipment, and our first is as historic as they come: A 1/10 scale model of the Otis Steam Shovel, the machine that started it all in 1835. This is a limited-edition model, with only 70 being produced. See our online store for details and ordering information.
Museum & Archives
Visit the National Construction Equipment Museum and HCEA Archives. Use our Online Archives to search our collections of manuals, documents, photos and more. More documents added every month!
HCEA Forums
HCEA Members from around the globe share information, stories and buy, sell and trade the stuff of Old Iron.
Membership & Chapters
HCEA Members enjoy a subscription to Equipment Echoes, our quarterly magazine covering the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries. HCEA Chapters form the backbone our our organization and serve to unite members locally.
