Roofing contractors in the Owens Corning Contractor Network (OCCN) now have access to VR training through the PIXO platform featuring roofing-specific training modules.
Owens Corning Roofing is investing in the tools and training that make a difference in a contractors business. The new Owens Corning University (OCU) VR Training is designed to help contractors elevate their skills, boost retention and improve jobsite performance. The modules include training for shingle installation, ridge ventilation, flashing techniques, and deck inspections, all delivered in an immersive, hands-on simulation in a VR headset. Training is available in both English and Spanish and includes assessment features that integrate results directly with OCU, for certification and performance tracking.
“As the demands on today’s roofing crews continue to grow, we know that high-quality, practical training leads to fewer jobsite injuries, improved productivity, and higher retention of key employees,” stated Anthony Fontana, Digital Information Leader at Owens Corning. “Partnering with PIXO to bring tailored VR training to roofing professionals allows us to deliver consistent, lifelike, scalable learning that meets contractors where they are – on the jobsite or in the office.”
Since PIXO’s Reality Intelligence Platform™, is fully integrated with Owens Corning’s LMS, Owens Corning University (OCU), this enables roofing businesses to easily assign training, track progress, and manage content across locations. The VR solution gives contractors powerful solutions to deploy immersive training, streamline onboarding, and reinforce advanced techniques without expensive, risky, time-consuming, less effective training methods.
“We’ve always believed the value of VR training helps people learn faster and retain more, driving safer, more productive jobsites,” said Sean Hurwitz, CEO of PIXO. “Expanding our work with Owens Corning into the roofing segment is another example of how VR training elevates both safety and performance across trades. It’s a real win for contractors who want measurable results from their training investment, at a time where reducing costs is a high priority.”
The Owens Corning roofing VR training program, available through OCConnect®, includes a VR headset, preloaded with training modules and ongoing updates as new courses are released. Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractors interested in implementing VR training can learn more here. Availability for Preferred Contractors is coming soon!
About PIXO
PIXO’s Extended Reality (XR) platform streamlines the management of an enterprise’s training program, making it worry-free for training directors. In one step, enterprises select, manage, deploy and track training content and users globally to thousands of devices with PIXO. With our vast offering of off-the-shelf VR Training Content, the ability to create custom content for your specific needs and integration of our platform to your LMS, PIXO makes it simple to run and scale your XR training program. Headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, the PIXO mission is to unlock human potential and improve lives through the power of emerging technology.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.