People How to deliver ‘healthy’ buildings Buro Happold experts join the 21CC podcast to delve into the role the built environment can play in supporting positive metal health and wellbeing
People A fifth of construction workers are ‘too embarrassed’ to discuss mental heath New research highlights the scale of the challenge facing the construction industry
People Suicide prevention training launched for Scottish construction workers Bespoke training and resource programme will be available to individuals and companies across Scotland
People Football legends tackle construction’s mental health crisis An England football legend is spearheading a new charity encouraging construction workers to talk about mental health
News Henry Boot to build calming facilities in NHS mental health ward upgrade Henry Boot Construction will build calming de-escalation facilities as part of a major upgrade of an NHS mental health centre in Sheffield.
People ‘Coming into construction has been lifesaving’ Former apprentice Yasmin Struthers-Frost details the personal adversities that have helped shape her professional strengths
CIOB Community Take part in CIOB’s mental health survey CIOB is seeking insights from construction professionals on mental health and how organisations are addressing it.
People Call for better mental health support for construction apprentices Mates in Mind is urging employers to improve mental wellbeing support for apprentices and new entrants to the industry
News Tier 1s project urges construction to treat mental health like H&S A group of tier 1 health and safety executives has launched a major project to identify the root causes of poor mental health in construction and tackle the industry’s high…
People How tier 1 leaders are addressing construction’s mental health crisis David Bucksley, chair of the CIOB’s health safety and wellbeing advisory panel, discusses a major project that could help transform the industry’s approach to mental health
People Colleagues more important than salary, say construction professionals Our Happiness Barometer showed that older professionals are happier than younger ones, stress and fatigue are the biggest cause of unhappiness, and that colleagues strongly outweigh salary as a factor in happiness
News CIOB launches mental health survey to address construction’s ‘silent crisis’ The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a new study into the mental health issues impacting construction workers around the world. The survey is the third instalment in a series of research studies…
People CIOB’s mental health survey launched to address construction’s ‘silent crisis’ New research follows 2020 study revealing more than a quarter of workers had experienced suicidal thoughts
People Transpennine Route Upgrade expands wellbeing support The rail upgrade project aims to provide wellbeing support across the entire workforce “regardless of employing company or contract type”
People Graham highlights commitment to men’s health and wellbeing Contractor is encouraging its male workforce to “seek help when needed”
People In pictures | New campaign highlights impact of suicide in construction Project 7,000 – The Lost City highlights the 7,000 construction workers who have died by suicide in the UK over the last decade
People Construction office jobs more stressful than site work, study shows Workers are urged to open up to family, friends, or colleagues to help combat occupational stress
People City Building unveils employee wellness room New wellbeing room offers a “safe space” for staff across the business
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