Wates is set to build Cardiff’s first ‘wellbeing village’ following full planning approval for the project.

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

Behind every towering skyscraper, sturdy bridge, or cozy home lies the hard work and dedication of the UK’s construction workers.

A poignant art installation has been erected in London to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (15 to 21 May). 

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

Bryden Wood Technology has introduced a nine-day fortnight (9DF) as company policy following a 10-month trial.

Kier has expanded the health support app it offers employees to include a dedicated module for women’s health.

Tinnitus is a serious condition affecting many in the construction industry, including Kingsley Clarke. Ahead of Tinnitus Awareness Week on 6 February, he explains how to take preventive measures.

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.

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

Daisy Watson explores ways that construction employers can help their employees with the cost of living crisis.

Alex Minett explains how adopting a fairness, inclusion and respect programme can help construction companies improve their culture and make workplaces more welcoming.

Maggie’s cancer centres prioritise the end user in their construction.

Happiness is key to workers’ productivity. Building teams as well as buildings is part of the key to solving construction’s productivity conundrum, says Nicky Rance.

CIOB Wales Hub is planning to organise wellbeing days at a stone castle built into the side of a Welsh mountain by a former soldier.

A new app that offers construction workers and the supply chain mental health training and monitoring has been launched.

Analysis of the Health and Safety Executive’s figures on work-related ill-health, non-fatal, and fatal workplace injuries in construction in 2020/21.

As mental health becomes more talked about than ever in construction, Laura McLellan discusses how and when workplace ‘banter’ crosses the line into bullying and harassment.