Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education

Celebrating the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions

The 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown brought together students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) programs across North America in a competition that tested their skills, precision and creativity. This spring, students enrolled in HEO programs competed virtually on their school or college’s Cat® Simulators Advanced Construction Excavator, Advanced Dozer

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Press Releases

New Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ for Mining Package Teaches Operators to Work Together

Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ for Mining package. The training package teaches learners to collaborate virtually while operating a mining truck and hydraulic mining shovel. Working as a team in a virtual

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Infographics

Create a Construction Safety Plan Infographic

Heavy equipment operators and laborers put their health and lives at risk every day on the job. Companies can enhance employee safety by developing a safety program for their jobsites. Watch this video to learn the steps for creating an effective construction safety program for your site. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1082850250

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Articles

Congratulations to the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions!

In January, Cat® Simulators invited students across North America to compete in the 2025 Cat Simulators Student Showdown. From March 3 to 28, students enrolled in heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs competed virtually on their school/college’s Advanced Construction Excavator, Advanced Dozer or Backhoe Loader Cat Simulators systems. We are excited to

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News

Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors to participate in Summer Workforce training

Last year, Blue Ridge Community College began offering a Summer Workforce program for Waynesboro High School graduates. For summer 2025, Staunton High School graduates have also been invited to participate in grant-funded workforce training, which could lead to employment. “It was pretty much a team effort,” said Staunton High Career Coach Brett Peters of the partnership between Staunton High, Waynesboro High  and BRCC.

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eNewsletters

Simformed March/April 2025

In This Issue New Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills McConnell Dowell Offers Heavy Equipment Safety Program to Construction Industry Featuring Cat Simulators 5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators Cat® Simulators Career Pathways Video VR Paving Launch Set in a highway construction site environment, the VR-based

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Press Releases

New Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills

Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulation training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators VR Paving system. Set in a highway construction site environment, the VR-based training system teaches learners how to operate the Paver and Roller, including inspecting the machine, paving

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News

Be Pro Be Proud workshop held at Gentry High School

GENTRY — High school students in Gentry visited the Be Pro Be Proud portable simulator trailer on the high school campus Friday to explore their skills and interests in various skilled-labor occupations. Using simulators, students could experience what it is like to drive a tractor-trailer rig, operate heavy construction equipment,

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Articles

McConnell Dowell Offers Heavy Equipment Safety Program to Construction Industry Featuring Cat Simulators

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsjUj7NrnQc Employee safety is a top priority at McConnell Dowell, a company that offers innovative solutions for complex projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. For over 60 years, McConnell Dowell has successfully delivered various projects including building, civil engineering, electrical work, fabrication, marine operations, mechanical services, pipelines, railways, and

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Infographics

Extending Tire Life

With 80 percent of all off-highway and mining truck tires failing before they wear out, it’s important for operators to know how to extend tire life and prevent premature failure. Watch this video for tips and best practices that operators should remember when operating a truck on the road, at

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Articles

5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators

More businesses need heavy equipment operators as current operators continue to retire and new businesses are formed. Upskilling is a must to stay competitive and to keep employees engaged. Upskill your operators with technology that expedites the process and reap the benefits. Upskilling any employee leads to a significant ROI

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eNewsletters

Simformed – January/February 2025

In This Issue Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Includes Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Training Canada Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce Infographic Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Mining Truck Caterpillar’s 2025 Global Operator Challenge to Feature Cat® Simulators Systems Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Includes Heavy Equipment

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