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 

Mates in Mind is urging employers to improve mental wellbeing support for apprentices and new entrants to the industry

A group of tier 1 health and safety executives has launched a major project to identify the root causes of poor mental health in construction and tackle the industry’s high…

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

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