Excavation & Grading Handbook

This 2025 edition of a trusted reference has been updated to keep excavating contractors, operating engineers, and those learning the trade current with state-of-the-art equipment usage and the most efficient excavating and grading techniques. Whether you're already in the business, or planning to take the leap, this book borrows from years of the down-in-the-dirt experiences of trusted authority, Nick Capachi. It's an encyclopedia of excavating and grading knowledge, including photographs and diagrams that illustrate just how the work should be done. New in this edition: Stringless concrete machine technology and setup. A look at changes to new GPS machine control hardware. Software download included: Testing is the best way to learn, so each chapter ends with a set of review questions. The download has 250 questions in a simple interactive format that makes learning fun. This is an excellent resource for the experienced operator seeking to brush up, or any trainee preparing to take the license exam. You'll find the Interactive Study Center will be your most-valuable study tool. (Requires Windows OS)