Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 205th blue plaque to commemorate Elizabeth Garnett, who championed workers’ rights and pioneered social reform in Victorian Britain.

Construction workers on Costain’s Gallows Corner Flyover project have been testing their resilience, one block at a time, during a recent mental health and wellbeing session on site.

A new report has underlined the gap between the way employees and employers view workplace wellbeing and what support is needed.

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

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.

Focusing on price wars instead of people-first delivery could lead to short-term wins but long-term misery.

Family-owned Roofing & Building Supply Co. has committed to improving staff wellbeing by investing in workspaces and reducing the working week to 4.5 days.

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.

To celebrate International Day of Yoga (21 June), Pye Homes has invited construction workers to join a wellness session highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, building products manufacturer Forterra is highlighting the important role mental health first aiders play in the workplace.

The Federation of Master Builders is encouraging construction workers to prepare for warmer weather as temperatures are set to reach nearly 30°C in parts of the UK. 

Contractor is joining forces with a UK mental health charity to improve support for subcontractors 

Buro Happold experts join the 21CC podcast to delve into the role the built environment can play in supporting positive metal health and wellbeing

Some have moved on, others haven’t. Two former ISG employees tell CIOB People about their journeys since the financial fallout and what they loved about the contractor

New research highlights the scale of the challenge facing the construction industry

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

Former apprentice Yasmin Struthers-Frost details the personal adversities that have helped shape her professional strengths