Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education

Safe Dozer Operation
Dozers can be found on almost every construction and mining worksite. Download our latest infographic with focus on operating a Dozer safely. Post it in

Collaborative Worksite Training for Mining Teaches Teamwork
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

New skilled labor program at Mountainland Technical College
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson tries the Cat Simulators during a celebration event for Mountainland Technical College’s new Civil Construction program at its campus in Lehi
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

Q&D Construction creates new skills academy and training center
Finding enough talented construction workers to replace an aging workforce has been an issue in Northern Nevada for more than a decade. The regional boom

Washington County High students test heavy equipment skills
TENNILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — Washington County High School students showed off their bulldozing and excavation skills with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Tuesday. Students

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

Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors participate in 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,

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

Gregory Poole Equipment Company brings simulation trailer to HEO class
SCC students join the Gregory Poole team in front of the cutting-edge simulation trailer. Photo provided by SCC. On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson

Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills
Heavy equipment operators learn how to operate the Paver and Roller with VR-based training system Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment

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

McConnell Dowell’s Heavy Equipment Safety Program Features Cat Simulators
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
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

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

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
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