National Center to Improve Construction Safety and Health
Official title: National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation
Funded at Center for Construction Res and Training · NIH-11383265 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national center aims to reduce injuries and illnesses and improve well‑being for workers in the U.S. construction industry.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for Construction Res and Training NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,952,686 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OH012761-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383265 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (center-level workforce health; not a clinical trial)
✕Less likely to help
Cannot be directly accessed by patients; focuses on workers and industry practices rather than individual treatment.
What this research studies
This center builds a nationwide program to advance safer work practices in construction, guiding policy, data sharing, and rapid response to emerging health threats. It will coordinate multiple research projects and core services to translate findings into practical safety improvements for workers. The goal is to create accessible safety information and tools that industry groups and policymakers can use to protect construction workers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to safer workplaces, fewer injuries, and better overall well‑being for construction workers across the country.
How similar studies have gone: Previous safety and translation research in construction has informed policy and practice, with ongoing efforts to improve adoption of proven measures.
Where this research is happening
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Center for Construction Res and Training
Silver Spring, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cain, Christina Trahan — Center for Construction Res and Training
- Study coordinator: Cain, Christina Trahan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.