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.
People Bryden Wood measures value, not time for a happier workforce Bryden Wood Technology has introduced a nine-day fortnight (9DF) as company policy following a 10-month trial
News Bryden Wood measures value, not time for a happier workforce Bryden Wood Technology has introduced a nine-day fortnight (9DF) as company policy following a 10-month trial.
People How to help construction employees with the cost of living crisis Daisy Watson explores ways that construction employers can help their employees with the cost of living crisis
People How to tackle tinnitus on construction sites Tinnitus is a serious condition affecting many in the construction industry, including Kingsley Clarke. Here he explains how to take preventive measures
People Safety groups urge rethink on sunsetting EU laws A coalition of safety groups has urged the government to reconsider sunsetting EU safety laws protecting workers.
News Kier expands women’s health app support Kier has expanded the health support app it offers employees to include a dedicated module for women’s health.
Opinion How to tackle tinnitus on construction sites 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.
Opinion Skanska’s mental health first aiders are changing workplace wellbeing 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.
News CIOB: cut workplace stress to reduce construction suicides CIOB has called for a reduction in workplace stress to reduce poor mental health in construction and cut the industry’s high suicide rate.
Legal How to help construction employees with the cost of living crisis Daisy Watson explores ways that construction employers can help their employees with the cost of living crisis.
Opinion, People Fairness, inclusion and respect: how to improve construction’s culture Alex Minett explains how adopting a fairness, inclusion and respect programme can help construction companies improve their culture and make workplaces more welcoming.
Opinion Building wellbeing: how can we build to meet people’s needs? Maggie’s cancer centres prioritise the end user in their construction.
Opinion Is happiness the answer to construction’s productivity problem? 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 Community Ex-soldier builds ‘therapy fort’ for wellbeing days 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.
News Morrisroe and Erith Group support mental health training app A new app that offers construction workers and the supply chain mental health training and monitoring has been launched.
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