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Closing the Skilled Labor Gap with Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is transforming insulation training in the construction industry by offering faster, safer, and more consistent skill development—helping address labor shortages and appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy workers.
Mickey Chastain, director of the Knauf Academy
Mickey Chastain
September 10, 2025
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From faster learning to safer job sites, virtual reality is redefining how insulation installers are trained.
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YOung construction workers using technology

Three Ways Technology Will Drive Young Talent to the Trades

By leading with technology in the trades, new workers will come, and stay.
Bartholomew Jae has 25 years of experience helping companies develop their leaders, talent, and organization.
Bartholomew Jae
February 10, 2025
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The increased adoption of technology across the board has been enticing the next generation of workers to these occupations and checking the boxes of what they’re seeking in their careers.


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Knauf Launches Virtual Reality Training for Customers

Knauf Insulation Inc. announced the launch of Knauf Academy virtual reality training for customers, with support from digital innovation studio Subvrsive.
January 27, 2025
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Knauf Insulation Inc. announced the launch of Knauf Academy virtual reality training for customers, with support from digital innovation studio Subvrsive.


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Owens Corning Virtual Reality Training

Owens Corning Spearheads Virtual Reality Training, Taking Employees Inside the Job

October 2, 2024
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Imagine training employees with a virtual reality, audio-visual headset that puts them on the job, inside a realistic house, with saws buzzing, hammers tapping and birds chirping. That is the concept behind an industry-leading virtual reality training program sponsored by Owens Corning.


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JLG To Present At Augmented World Expo

May 16, 2018
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JLG Industries, Inc.,  will co-present at the Augmented World Expo, May 30 - June 1, 2018, in Santa Clara, California.


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Federal Brace Teams up with Chief Architect

April 6, 2018
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Federal Brace has added their complete product catalog to Chief Architect, software that enables designers and architects to complete drawings, 3-dimensional renderings, and 360° panoramas of projects, enabling them to perfect their design through modern technology.


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