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September 12th, 2026
About CSRP

About CSRP

A collaborative research partnership focused on construction safety, health, and industry-ready knowledge.

About the CSRP

The Construction Safety Research Partnership (CSRP) is a community of organizations working together to investigate and develop new ideas and resources for improving occupational safety and health (OSH) in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry. The CSRP provides an opportunity for AEC industry organizations to leverage their collective knowledge and resources to collaboratively solve problems and explore new ideas for improving safety and health in the AEC industry.

The CSRP is designed to focus on the science of safety and lead innovative and collaborative research on topics related to safety in the AEC industry. The CSRP additionally aims to: (1) generate interest in safety and health from a wide spectrum of the industry; (2) promote and facilitate active involvement of AEC industry organizations to improve safety performance in the industry; and (3) support OSU as a leader in construction worker safety and health research and education.

Membership Benefits

  • Tax deductible charitable donation to the OSU Foundation in support of the CSRP
  • Lead and shape the direction of construction worker safety research, tools, and products
  • Develop employee knowledge and critical thinking skills related to safety
  • Participate in the development of new safety knowledge, resources, and technologies
  • Address safety concerns of interest to partner organizations
  • Gain access to best practices, emerging ideas, data, and advanced analytics
  • Partner-to-partner knowledge sharing
  • Join a like-minded community devoted to improving the AEC industry
  • Promote the organization as a leader committed to improving construction safety
  • Meet, support, and help develop students
  • Align investments and employee activities with corporate social responsibility goals
  • Benchmark performance with other industry leaders

How the CSRP Benefits Oregon State University

  • Interact with and contribute to the AEC industry in the area of safety
  • Identify ideas for safety research topics
  • Provide OSU students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills related to construction safety
  • Continue being a leading research and educational institution in construction worker safety
  • Use current safety resources and facilities and support the development of future resources and facilities

Additional Information about the CSRP

More information about the CSRP structure, governance, and member involvement is available. Please contact Dr. John Gambatese at OSU for further information (Phone: 541-737-8913; Email: john.gambatese@oregonstate.edu).

CSRP membership

How to Become a CSRP Member

The CSRP is open to architecture, engineering, and construction companies and organizations by invitation. Two types of membership in the CSRP are available:

  • Member: An individual private company or public entity that provides and maintains an annual tax-deductible financial gift to the CSRP and makes at least a three-year initial commitment. Members participate in CSRP activities and governance through the Advisory Committee.
  • Affiliate Member: An industry association comprised of multiple companies and/or individuals. Affiliate Members participate on the Advisory Committee without a role in CSRP activities and governance.

To inquire about membership and the requested annual gift amount, contact Dr. John Gambatese: 541-737-8913 or john.gambatese@oregonstate.edu.

CSRP statistics

5

Member Companies

5

Advisory Committee Members

3

Academic Team Members

1

Ongoing Projects