Addressing Construction Worker Mental Health Using Lean Approaches
An LCI Funded Research Project Conducted by San Diego State University and Syracuse University
Construction workers often face rising levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional strain with limited resources or organizational support. While mental health is gaining visibility across industries, the construction sector still lacks data-driven insights into how worksite conditions and management practices affect worker mental health.
This report presents findings from a research project funded by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI), led by a cross-disciplinary academic team in collaboration with an industry advisory board.
This research project examines:
- The prevalence and characteristics of mental health challenges among construction workers in the United States.
- The critical relationship between mental health and psychological safety, safety climate, and collective decision making.
- How Lean Construction practices are related to construction worker mental health.
