Almost half (47%) of construction workers in the UK say they feel loneliness in the workplace – and 79% think that having the opportunity to talk to colleagues during breaks could prevent that

Almost half of construction workers in the UK say they feel lonely in the workplace.

It isn’t unusual for construction workers to feel overwhelmed by the pressures associated with Christmas. Employers need to consider the mental health support mechanism they have in place, says Nicola Allen.

A new psychosocial hazards tool developed by Australian academics could help construction address its mushrooming mental health problem.

Understanding our values and carving out the space for a work-life balance is still important, even as the government’s focus turns to growth at all costs, says Leo Aspden.

Lilly Richardson works in Skanska’s occupational health team. Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, she explains why mental health first aiders are central to the company’s wellbeing policy.

A project director has opened up about his own experience of suicidal thoughts while working abroad and how he found the support he needed.

A charity has launched a new text service that aims to help construction workers who are struggling to open up about their mental health.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to fund a pilot scheme providing mental health support for construction apprentices starting out in their careers.

Construction workers who are struggling with their mental health need to feel able to talk about their feelings before they reach crisis point, says Michelle Wiles ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September).

Balfour Beatty has introduced cabins designed to be environmentally sustainable and inclusive for people with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

CIOB has called for a reduction in workplace stress to reduce poor mental health in construction and cut the industry’s high suicide rate.

Graphisoft has unveiled updates to its key programme, Archicad 26 as the software developer celebrates its 40th anniversary.

A construction industry professional has raised thousands of pounds for construction mental health charity the Pagabo Foundation, by cycling the length of the UK from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

A supportive company culture should not be dismissed as ‘woke’ – it’s critical to improving mental wellbeing, says Mike Wright. It’s not unusual for the Mail Online to cause controversy.…

A Hinkley Point C construction worker who also serves as a GMB union rep has hit back at a national news story over the weekend claiming that builders are going ‘woke’.

Balfour Beatty, Ford, and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have started a new campaign to combat suicide rates in construction.

The famous ‘Lunch atop a skyscraper’ photo has been recreated to highlight the number of people in construction who take their own lives each week.