Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education

Women’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Protective or Dangerous?
Ill-fitting women’s personal protective equipment (PPE) can pose significant safety risks. The issue can be more than just safety, as poorly fitting PPE can also

Before You Operate: Motor Grader Walkaround Inspection
Ensure operators are properly trained to complete thorough pre-operation inspections to enhance safety, minimize expenses, and prevent incidents. Performing a pre-operation walkaround inspection at the

Simformed November/December 2025
In This Issue Hubbard Construction Company’s Zero Carbon Footprint Journey New Cat® Simulators Next Generation Excavator System High-Tech Protective Gear Infographic Cat Simulators Advanced Dozer System Video Hubbard Construction Company’s Zero Carbon

Train Smarter with the Cat® Simulators Compact Track Loader
Cat® Simulators New Compact Track Loader System Builds Operator Skills and Techniques Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces

Keeping Paving Operators Safe Infographic
Over the past five years, more than 400 road construction workers have lost their lives in work zones across the United States. Working near roadways

Hubbard Construction Company’s Zero Carbon Footprint Journey
With over 105 years of experience in infrastructure, Hubbard Construction Company, based in Florida, is committed to helping its parent company, Vinci, reduce its carbon footprint

Inside Florida Prison, Women Train To Fill Construction Workforce Gaps
Anne Marie Pham grew up helping her father with his “messiest” home renovation projects. “I’ve always been interested in dirty jobs,” says Pham, a 21-year-old

Safely Handle Hazardous Materials on Construction Sites Infographic
Working on a construction jobsite can be extremely hazardous due to exposure to toxic materials such as asbestos and lead. Improper handling of these substances

Introducing the Cat® Simulators Next Generation Excavator System
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Next Generation Excavator system. Set

AGC of Vermont Adds Cat® Simulators for Operator Training Program
EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – A crew is hard at work loading up dump trucks on a virtual jobsite as part of the Associated General

High Tech PPE Infographic
Modern personal protective equipment (PPE) goes beyond hard hats. Today’s PPE utilizes smart technology, real-time data and ergonomic design to enhance safety and efficiency for

Simformed September/October 2025
In This Issue Vancouver Island University and Cat® Simulators: Bridging Education and Innovation 5 Reasons to Use Simulation Now Hazards and Toxic Materials on Construction

Caterpillar crowns North American champs in Global Operator Challenge
IRVING, Texas, September 29, 2025―The best machine operators across North America gathered in Clayton, NC to forge their legacy and prove their mastery of both

Leon County Library Features a Cat® Simulators Excavator Simulator
At 10:30 a.m. Friday, we’ll cut the ribbon on the renewed second floor of the Leon County Main Library — a more than yearlong renovation

The Importance of Measuring Growth
In workforce development, particularly within technical and trade-based instruction, the ability to objectively measure knowledge acquisition is essential. Growth metrics derived from comparing learner performance

Hazards and Toxic Materials on Construction Sites Infographic
Working on a construction job site can be hazardous. Construction workers are exposed to various dangers, including toxic chemicals and materials. Understanding these potential hazards
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