Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
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 across 60 countries by 2030. As a European company, Vinci is committed to sustainable construction methods. The zero-carbon goal has changed how Hubbard trains its workers, operates its equipment and measures success in the
Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce
The outlook is bright for future employment as a heavy equipment operator. Opportunity abounds in the field with new construction projects on the rise and the retirement of many seasoned operators within the next few years.
How Aecon Mining Trains Operators with Cat® Simulators
Danny Turner is the Training and Development Coordinator at Aecon Mining in Alberta, Canada. He has worked in construction for 40 years, operating everything from the small dozers and excavators to the large hydraulic shovels found at massive mining operations. During the last 5 years in his role as Training
Simulators Bring Cost Savings and Enriched Training to Utah State University
Utah State University instructor and 20-year heavy equipment industry veteran, Kyle McArthur, wanted to decrease program costs and improve training effectiveness. The addition of a Cat® Hydraulic Excavator Simulator System to the Heavy Equipment and Trucking program at the university’s eastern campus in Price, Utah, has resulted in both. Prior
How Tri-Rivers Career Center Uses Cat® Simulators in its Ag and Industrial Power Technology Program
Jim Rittler, Ag and Industrial Power Technology Instructor at Tri-Rivers Career Center, has been teaching for the past 20 years. The need for educating skilled graduates has not changed at the career center. However, the training tools have changed—with the implementation of Cat® Simulators. Tri-Rivers Career Center provides career skills
Simformotion™ LLC Announces 2016-2017 Scholarship Opportunity
Simformotion™ LLC, Peoria, Illinois —a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions— announces an academic collegiate scholarship opportunity for the 2016-2017 school year. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student with an interest in pursuing a career in heavy equipment operation, construction management, mining engineering or any heavy
Elko business teaches MSHA training for more than two decades
Safety First Training & Consulting Services, an Elko, NV based company committed to mine safety, recently acquired two Cat® Simulators to integrate into its training program. By using the simulators, the company can help their customers meet training requirements enforced by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and create
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Integrates Cat® Simulators Into Curriculum
Read how the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) has integrated Cat® Simulators into their curriculum. Read the Original Article Here
Arizona Dept. of Transportation Trains with Cat® Simulators
Heavy-equipment operators get new kind of training Wednesday, July 8, 2015 by Angela DeWelles For most of us, learning to drive involved figuring out the rules of the road, mastering some street skills and becoming familiar with our vehicles… It probably didn’t include lessons in blade angle, joystick control, tire
What does a construction accident cost?
Accidents are bound to happen on construction sites, but you can reduce the chance with proper training. Teach good safety habits and proper techniques, and your construction operation can reap the benefits. Take a look at some compelling statistics.
Simformotion™ LLC Announces Release of New Cat® Simulators Off-Highway Truck System
Simformotion™LLC, Peoria, Ill.—a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions—announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Off-Highway Truck Simulator System. The new Off-Highway Truck Simulator System is set in a quarry environment where operators can learn the same applications found on actual worksites around the world. The system combines
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