We have spent centuries strengthening the foundations of our buildings, but how sturdy are the foundations that support the people who build them? 

Nicola Hodkinson, owner of Seddon Construction and trustee of Mates in Mind, is calling for the construction industry to address the stigma around men’s mental health.

The first British standard dedicated to addressing the risk of suicide and its impact in the workplace has been published.

A new mental health support framework has been launched by charity Mindflow. 

A new suicide prevention campaign has been launched to help normalise therapy and encourage tradespeople to seek support.

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Stephen McClean MCIOB talks to CM People about Esh Construction’s delivery of the Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme and the vital mental health protocols required for the project.

National Highways and the UK Roads Leadership Group have published new guidance which aims to support better design of major UK roads and bridges to help reduce suicide risk.

Ark Fire Protection and Bowmer + Kirkland have joined forces to help raise awareness of mental health issues in construction.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is working with NHS Wales Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Programme to launch a suicide prevention campaign.

Men’s mental health charity Tough to Talk is partnering with e-learning provider Dynamic to help construction companies address the issues that can lead to male suicide.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a public consultation for a first-of-its-kind standard on suicide awareness.

A Worcestershire-based tradesman is running 5k every day in May to raise awareness of the construction industry’s mental health crisis. 

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Nationwide Platforms is showcasing an employee’s commitment to supporting mental health at the company and in the local community.

The construction workforce is at risk if we don’t have more open and honest conversations about mental health, says Alan Bates MCIOB.

Bespoke training and resource programme will be available to individuals and companies across Scotland

An England football legend is spearheading a new charity encouraging construction workers to talk about mental health

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

New research follows 2020 study revealing more than a quarter of workers had experienced suicidal thoughts