Construction
Research
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Employee
Wellbeing
Stronger Teams Start With Stronger Minds.
CREW Lab is dedicated to advancing mental wellbeing in Pakistan’s construction industry through research, awareness, and evidence-based action
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Why it's Matters...
The people who build our world carry an invisible weight.
01 - EVIDENCE
2×
Higher suicide rate
Construction workers face nearly twice the suicide risk compared to the general population.
02 - EVIDENCE
1 in 5
Diagnosed mental health condition
Anxiety, depression, and substance use quietly shape daily life on construction sites.
03 - EVIDENCE
42%
Report work-related stress
Deadlines, physical demands, and job insecurity contribute to long-term stress.
Founders
Researchers with boots on the site.
Hilal Khan
Research Associate & FOUNDER
NUST-SCEE • Islamabad
Dr. Khursheed Ahmed
Assistant Professor • Co-Founder
Construction Engineering & Management
Dr. Muhammad Usman Hassan
Head of CEM • Co-Founder
Construction Automation & Robotics
Our Approach...
Three pillars. One evidence chain.
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Evidence & Measurement
Peer-reviewed surveys, longitudinal studies, and validated wellbeing instruments adapted for construction realities.
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Industry & Fieldwork
Site-based research with contractors, unions, and workers — grounded in the reality of scaffolds, shifts, and safety briefings.
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Awareness & Support Culture
Building programs, playbooks, and training that translate evidence into daily practice on the construction site.
ABOUT CREW LAB
Understanding The People Behind Every Structure.
CREW Lab is dedicated to advancing mental wellbeing in the construction industry through research, collaboration, and evidence-based solutions. We explore the challenges workers face on and off site, transforming insights into meaningful action that improves lives and workplaces.
OUR IMPACT
Evidence Driving Real Change
CREW Lab works with researchers, industry leaders, and construction workers to understand the factors affecting mental wellbeing on site. Our research helps organizations make informed decisions that improve safety, wellbeing, and workforce resilience.
- Construction workforce wellbeing research
- Industry partnerships and field studies
- Evidence-based mental health interventions
Our Work...
How We Create Impact
CREW LAB
Research & Measurement
Collecting workforce wellbeing data, conducting surveys, and generating evidence that reflects real construction site experiences.
Industry Engagement
Working directly with contractors, unions, and workers to ensure research remains practical and site-focused.
Mental Health Research
Investigating workplace stress, burnout, psychological safety, and long-term wellbeing across construction environments.
Data Analytics
Transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that guide industry decisions and workforce strategies.
Industry Partnerships
Collaborating with universities, organisations, and industry leaders to build healthier and safer workplaces.
Practical Solutions
Turning research into resources, interventions, and evidence-based programs that create measurable change.
Get Involved
Three ways to build with CREW Lab.
Path 01
Students & Researchers
Join a study, contribute to a publication, collaborate on innovative wellbeing research, or pursue a thesis project with CrewLab.
Path 02
Industry Partners
Bring evidence-based wellbeing programs, workforce analytics, and AI-powered insights directly to your construction projects.
Path 03
Institutions
Co-fund research, share data, support innovation, and help shape the future global wellbeing agenda in construction.
WELLBEING INDEX
● Live · Q3 2026
WELLBEING INDEX
62.4
+31 vs baseline
SITES SURVEYED
148
12 regions
WORKERS REACHED
24,830
since 2024
Wellbeing trend (12 months)
Site-level distribution
Signal composition
- Stress 34%
- Sleep 28%
- Support 22%
- Safety 16%
CREWLAB AI ASSISTANT
Ask the Research.
Not the Internet.
CrewLab AI transforms construction wellbeing research into practical answers. Get evidence-based guidance on worker stress, mental health, fatigue, safety culture and industry interventions.