We’re Not Waiting for Change in the Trades
We’re Building It
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Project BUILT is leading a national movement to confront addiction, suicide, burnout, and disconnection in construction by strengthening workers, families, and job sites. Together.
Our voice is clear. Our mission is collective. And the momentum is real.
Who We Are
We’re a nonprofit born in the trades and built for them. We speak from experience and we act with intention. Project BUILT connects compassionate individuals, companies, and organizations to confront the epidemic of deaths of despair in construction.
From national programs to local action, from suicide prevention to cultural transformation, we’re leading projects that hit every level of the system:
Worker Resilience
- Mental health resources
- Peer networks
- Hands-on training
Family Strength
- Family retreats
- Direct resources
- Deep reconnection
Jobsite Wellness
- Safety protocols
- Real support
- Culture change
This is systemic work. It takes all of us
And it starts with someone saying: enough
It’s Hard to Take a Break in This Industry
We’re Making Space for One
We know how this industry operates; long hours, shifting schedules, missed dinners, emotional distance. We want to change that rhythm. We’re now building our Foundation List for our Fall 2026 Arizona Retreat; an immersive 5-day experience for construction families who are ready to reconnect and rebuild.
This retreat isn't about escape, it's about intention
Time to Reconnect
Beyond the deadlines and demands, this is an intentional pause. Rebuild communication, rediscover shared joys, and forge a deeper, more resilient connection with those who matter most.
Space to Breathe
Tucked into the Colorado wilderness, the retreat offers calm, quiet, and open air. It’s a serene haven designed for families to not only unwind and recharge but also to intentionally connect and grow together, away from industry demands.
Tools That Travel Home
Gain practical insights and mindful strategies that empower your family to navigate challenges, strengthen communication, and thrive long after the retreat ends; all designed for the realities of construction life.
Built for Those Who Show Up
For every early morning and late night, for every challenge you face, this retreat is built for you. We’re here to provide the space and support your family truly deserves.
The Real Cost of Construction
percent of construction workers have experienced moderate to severe mental health issues
construction workers die by suicide each year
construction workers die by overdose every year
We’re Not Doing This Alone
We’ve gathered a diverse group of experts, tradespeople, safety leaders, and advocates to help steer what comes next. They’re here to help us think smarter, move faster, and build better.
Wellness Isn’t a Perk
It’s How We Build Better
Worker health, Family health, Site health
They rise and fall together.
In the demanding world of construction, the toll isn’t just physical. We know the pressure, the long hours, the quiet battles with stress, burnout, and disconnection that can weigh heavily on individuals and their families. These are profound challenges, highlighting the essential need for systems truly built to support the whole person.
At Project BUILT, we're dedicated to bringing that human-centered support to the industry
Worker Resilience
Ensuring access to mental health resources, fostering peer support, and providing tools to stay grounded amidst pressure.
Family Strength
Creating vital opportunities for families to reconnect, offering resources tailored to the trades, and supporting a long-term perspective on well-being.
Jobsite Culture
Building real safety, honest support, and leadership that empowers and protects.
This is integral to sustainable success. When we build wellness into our industry, we build stronger individuals, stronger families, and a stronger future for construction.
Join the Movement
Be the Change
We’re builders, parents, leaders, and advocates who refuse to let this industry keep losing its people. There’s a role for everyone in what’s coming next.
Together we build.
Together we thrive.
Build With Us
Your support keeps our programs running, our retreats funded, and our team in the field. We run lean. We build hard. And your dollars go exactly where they’re needed most.
