In construction, safety starts with the people behind the controls.
However, with ongoing labor shortages and rising jobsite risks, building skilled crews is more challenging than ever. Join CM Labs, the leader in simulation-based training, and Real World Construction Training, an industry innovator known for its commitment to operational excellence, for a practical look at how leading contractors are closing skill gaps and significantly reducing incidents with simulation-based training. This session will detail how organizations are leveraging training simulators to effectively upskill their workforce, enhance employee retention and attract new talent to defend against the ongoing labor shortage.
You’ll Learn:
- How to build a curriculum that complements the training simulator
- The impact the labor shortage is having and what organizations are doing to address it
- Ways to reduce safety risks through risk-free operator training
- How training simulators can support career growth and improve retention
Product Growth Manager, CM Labs
Alan has a background in engineering and a track record of cultivating strategic partnerships. With his deep expertise in the simulation industry, Alan excels at driving strategic alliances and harnessing CM Labs’ unique technology to deliver innovative solutions. His approach is characterized by a keen understanding of product development and a dedication to advancing industry standards.
Training Director, Real World Construction Training
Jim has more than three decades of hands-on experience in the construction industry, Since 1990, he’s worn many hats in the field, including laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, estimator and even small-business owner. Jim’s deep knowledge of both field operations and project oversight fuels his passion for developing impactful, real-world training programs. He’s known for his creative and systems-focused approach to workforce development, often blending innovation with practicality to boost efficiency and productivity. Jim finds inspiration in helping others grasp new ideas – especially when it leads to safer, smarter and more efficient work on the jobsite.