People Decline in construction workers taking annual leave Number of annual leave days taken by construction workers has dropped by 4%, despite an increase in allowance
People National Grid backs ‘inclusive’ approach to wellbeing in construction Research shows 24/7 wellbeing facility helped to improve construction workers’ mental health and wellbeing
People Employment law changes could be ‘detrimental’ to workers’ wellbeing, says CIOB The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has raised concerns over the government’s proposed changes to the Working Time Regulations. The Working Time Regulations impose different limitations on the hours…
People Digital Construction Awards 2023: L Lynch scoops health, safety and wellbeing award Technology which allows autobraking on dump trucks has won the Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing category
People Balancing business and mental health: a personal journey James Scott of Scotts Timber Engineering shares his personal story of managing his mental health while leading a successful family business
People Skanska boosts mental health support for employees Skanska has partnered with healthcare company Maximus to provide mental health support for its UK employees
People Tarmac provides free sanitary products for staff Sustainable period products will be supplied to Tarmac’s UK employees as part of a new partnership
People Wellbeing portal launched to support workforce mental health The Make It Visible Taskforce’s new welfare and wellbeing portal is free for construction workers to access
People Wates partners with charity for suicide prevention training Wates, in partnership with Papyrus, aims to tackle suicide in construction
News Banner artwork highlights construction suicides A poignant art installation has been erected in London to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (15 to 21 May).
People Quality and safety – the twin pillars of good construction Ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Nicky Rance explains why the right culture is crucial to delivering the highest standards in construction
People Managing stress in the workplace Trowers & Hamlins’ Imogen Reseigh explores ways to help the construction workforce manage stress and improve mental wellbeing
People Construction charity expands support to tackle suicide rate A national builders’ charity has expanded its counselling service after figures indicated the suicide rate among UK construction workers has increased
People Stress Awareness Month: HSE campaign urges employers to take action The HSE is calling for employers to take urgent action as part of their legal duty to protect workers from work-related stress
People Charity taskforce tackles wellbeing in construction More than 150 people from across the construction industry have volunteered to help a national drive to stop suicide and improve workforce wellbeing
People Mental health in construction takes centre stage at RHS Flower Show The Constructing Minds garden at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park this summer will raise awareness of mental health in the construction industry
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.
The July/August 2026 issue of Construction Management magazine is now available to read in digital format.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.