Client Background
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training – serves as the research and training arm of North America’s Building Trades Unions, advancing safety and health in one of the nation’s most high-risk industries. The organization partners with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry groups to produce data-driven research, safety programs, and educational materials for workers and employers nationwide.
For more than seven years, SIRO has been CPWR’s trusted digital partner, leading design, development, and long-term maintenance of cpwr.com.
Industry
Non-Profit
Construction
Tech Stack
WordPress
PHP/JavaScript/CSS
WPEngine
Divi Theme
Services
UI/UX Design
CMS Development
Accessibility
Site Search
The Challenge
CPWR’s website houses an extensive library of safety resources, research documents, videos, and training materials used by tens of thousands of construction professionals, unions, and safety managers each month.
The organization needed a platform that could efficiently manage thousands of downloadable files and multimedia assets while remaining fast, secure, and easy to navigate.
In addition, CPWR required features such as gated access for partner materials, multilingual resources, and robust search functionality that could surface specific technical documents across multiple databases and formats.
Results & Impact
Extensive Industry Reach
Hundreds of thousands of annual visitors access CPWR’s research, safety programs, and Toolbox Talks resources nationwide.
Accessible & Inclusive Design
WCAG 2.2 AA–compliant interface ensuring usability and equal access for all audiences, including Spanish-language materials.
Data-Driven Communication
Custom Chart.js visualizations and searchable document libraries help convey complex research and findings with clarity.
Reliable Long-Term Partnership
Over seven years of continuous collaboration, maintenance, and performance optimization supporting CPWR’s evolving mission.
5000+
Documents Hosted
430k+
Annual visitors
7+
Years of continuous partnership
Conclusion
SIRO is proud to support CPWR in its mission to advance safety and health across the construction industry. Through a modern, accessible, and data-driven digital platform, we’ve helped CPWR deliver vital research, training, and resources to hundreds of thousands of workers nationwide. Our long-standing partnership ensures the organization’s website remains secure, scalable, and aligned with its commitment to protecting those who build our world.
