Opinion Why we put mental health provision into our contracts Including mental health provisions in construction contracts can help normalise a taboo topic and improve worker wellbeing, writes Pagabo’s Jason Stapley.
People Managing stress in the workplace Trowers & Hamlins’ Imogen Reseigh explores ways to help the construction workforce manage stress and improve mental wellbeing
People Construction charity expands support to tackle suicide rate A national builders’ charity has expanded its counselling service after figures indicated the suicide rate among UK construction workers has increased
People Stress Awareness Month: HSE campaign urges employers to take action The HSE is calling for employers to take urgent action as part of their legal duty to protect workers from work-related stress
People Mental health in construction takes centre stage at RHS Flower Show The Constructing Minds garden at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park this summer will raise awareness of mental health in the construction industry
People ‘Talking breaks’ could prevent loneliness in construction 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
News ‘Talking breaks’ could prevent loneliness in construction Almost half of construction workers in the UK say they feel lonely in the workplace.
Legal Supporting construction workers’ mental health during the festive period 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.
CIOB Community Psychosocial hazards tool tackles construction mental health A new psychosocial hazards tool developed by Australian academics could help construction address its mushrooming mental health problem.
People Is work-life balance dead? Building back value 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.
Opinion Skanska’s mental health first aiders are changing workplace wellbeing 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.
Video Video | Project director opens up about suicidal thoughts A project director has opened up about his own experience of suicidal thoughts while working abroad and how he found the support he needed.
News Mental health text service encourages workers to open up A charity has launched a new text service that aims to help construction workers who are struggling to open up about their mental health.
News Construction apprentices to get mental health support The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to fund a pilot scheme providing mental health support for construction apprentices starting out in their careers.
Opinion Early intervention key to reducing construction’s suicide rate 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).
News Balfour Beatty rolls out eco and neurodiverse-friendly cabins Balfour Beatty has introduced cabins designed to be environmentally sustainable and inclusive for people with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
News CIOB: cut workplace stress to reduce construction suicides CIOB has called for a reduction in workplace stress to reduce poor mental health in construction and cut the industry’s high suicide rate.
Digital Construction Archicad gains improvements as Graphisoft reaches 40 Graphisoft has unveiled updates to its key programme, Archicad 26 as the software developer celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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