Villa Rica, Ga. (April 8, 2021) Debbie Dickinson, CEO of CIS, will participate in a panel discussion about workforce development during a virtual trade show hosted by CM Labs Simulations on April 20. The free event, April 20 and 21, features multiple sessions, demonstrations, and networking focused on new and emerging construction training technology.… Read more...
Debbie Dickinson, CEO of CIS, continues her work with Southeastern Construction Owners & Associates Roundtable (SCOAR) as Chair of the Workforce Development Committee. Its newest project is the development of a Craft Professionals Mentoring Guide, which Ray Rice, Business Development Manager for CIS, is working on with a Mentoring Sub-Committee.
The skilled labor shortage is a well-known challenge faced by the construction industry.… Read more...
CIS recently expanded to a new training center. The center offers flexible classroom sizes and more space for workshops that use heavy equipment simulators to enhance operator skills.
“There are several tailwinds propelling an increased demand for training as we enter 2021,” said Debbie Dickinson, CEO of CIS. Training is a renewed priority for companies getting back on track following pandemic-forced budget cuts.… Read more...
CIS is now authorized to deliver practical exams for NCCCO mobile crane certifications, including Telescopic Boom (Swing and Fixed Cabs) and Lattice Boom Truck Cranes. This is in addition to being an authorized provider of NCCCO re-certification and written exam testing.
“As CIS has expanded its services to offer employers multiple crane certification options, we have also expanded staff and equipment to accommodate demand,” said Debbie Dickinson, CEO of CIS. Bernie… Read more...
CIS was recently featured in a case study with industry partner CM Labs Simulations. CIS started using CM Labs’ simulators in 2014 to help determine the impact of simulators on training. What the company discovered was that Vortex Simulators from CM Labs are not just for novices, and they are highly effective for training or re-skilling operators.… Read more...
Carrollton, Ga. (September 21, 2020) Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS) is now offering custom virtual training courses in order to accommodate COVID-19 safety regulations. Converting OSHA and ANSI accredited courses from classroom instruction to a virtual environment ensures that training can continue. Virtual training courses include OSHA 10, Leading Safety Works™, Site Safety for Construction Supervisors and Utility Supervisors, Use Load Charts Like A Pro, and Crane Site Safety.… Read more...