Construction engineering students will be able to round out their theoretical education with hands-on heavy equipment experience, courtesy of a large donation by a local equipment retailer. Tyler Equipment Corporation will gift the UConn College of Engineering with a Volvo Electric L20 Wheel Loader for UConn’s construction engineering and management (CEM) program. “We are incredibly grateful to Tyler Equipment for this impactful donation,” said School of Civil and Environmental Engineering director Kay Wille. “We want our students to be educated on the latest industry trends and technologies. Through generous partners, we can ensure our students are ready to make positive contributions to the engineering and construction fields.” The wheel loader will be used in an operator’s course offered to UConn’s CEM minor students. “As the construction industry continues to evolve toward more sustainable and technologically advanced solutions, it’s critical that students gain hands-on experience with the equipment shaping the future of the field,” says Tyler Equipment marketing coordinator Courtney Rush. “We’re excited to partner with UConn to help prepare the next wave of engineers and construction professionals.” Connecticut’s Local 478 Operator’s Union will aid in course construction, and provide a simulator. Students will become familiarized with machine operations as well as innovations in construction equipment, including electronic equipment and on-board intelligent systems. “As the construction industry continues to evolve with new technologies—such as automation, digital controls, and data-driven job site management—our training programs ensure that members stay ahead of the curve,” says Local 478 Director of Training and Fund Administrator Gregg Strede. “By combining proven instructional methods with innovative simulation tools, we prepare a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of modern construction.”
Local Donation Powers UConn Construction Engineering Programs
