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 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 Mental health requirement added to tender process A local authority has announced a new requirement for its contractors to include mental health statements in their construction bids
People Breaking the suicide silence with artificial intelligence Digital solutions, including AI tools, can help to support the construction workforce in overcoming the stigma around mental health
People How to create a mental health support system Could 2024 be the time for a fresh approach to mental health and wellbeing in construction?
News Prince William speaks on construction suicide at Mace visit 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
People Prince William highlights suicide in construction during site visit 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
People Managing mental health 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
People Wates partners with charity for suicide prevention training Wates, in partnership with Papyrus, aims to tackle suicide in construction
People Large-scale artwork highlights annual trade suicides A giant mural of 687 high-vis vests has been created to represent annual trade suicides
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.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.