A local authority has announced a new requirement for its contractors to include mental health statements in their construction bids

Digital solutions, including AI tools, can help to support the construction workforce in overcoming the stigma around mental health

Could 2024 be the time for a fresh approach to mental health and wellbeing in construction?

As a long-standing advocate for mental health awareness, Prince William is now shining a light on the need for increased suicide prevention measures in construction

As a long-standing advocate for mental health awareness, Prince William is shining a light on the need for increased suicide prevention measures in construction 

World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) serves as a stark reminder of the increase in suicide rates in construction – and the responsibility of employers to establish mental health support in the workplace

Wates, in partnership with Papyrus, aims to tackle suicide in construction

A giant mural of 687 high-vis vests has been created to represent annual trade suicides 

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.