CPWR--The Center for Construction Research and Training Employee Directory
ConstructionMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training is a non-profit organization focused on reducing injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the construction industry through research, training, and service programs. It works with industry stakeholders, health and safety professionals, academics, and government agencies to identify hazards, study risks, and promote safer tools, equipment, and work practices, aiming to move research into practical applications on job sites. As the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s designated National Construction Center and the research and training arm of North America’s Building Trades Unions, CPWR serves as a central hub for construction safety research and education. Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, CPWR collaborates with partners and industry leaders to address safety challenges and disseminate findings that support safer construction practices. The organization operates within the construction sector, offering programs that translate research into action to enhance on-site safety and health outcomes. Recent collaborations and initiatives highlighted in industry news include partnerships with safety organizations and the launch of data-driven safety resources intended to prevent fatal injuries in construction.