Mental health champion named construction’s Rising Star 2024

A passion for supporting colleagues with their mental well-being helped Kier Construction’s design manager Jessica Haskett scoop the Chartered Institute of Building’s coveted Rising Star award. She was honoured at… The post Mental health champion named construction’s Rising Star 2024 appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Addiction in the Construction Sector: How bad is it?

The construction industry is a huge part of our society, shaping the skylines of the city and providing homes, amenities and buildings that become the life and soul of a community. However, there has long been a mental health crisis in the industry that has spiralled into the likes of depression and addiction. It’s a […] The post Addiction in the Construction Sector: How bad is it? first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

MATES Big Lap 2024: “Move for your MATES” – Galvanising Australia for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health

'Move for your MATES,' embodies unity and support, driving this national fundraiser in its mission to combat suicide and bolster mental health in the Construction, Mining, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors. The post MATES Big Lap 2024: “Move for your MATES” – Galvanising Australia for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health appeared first on The Australian National Construction Review.

Council mandates mental health statement in construction tenders

A local authority has announced a new requirement for its contractors to include mental health statements in their construction bids. The post Council mandates mental health statement in construction tenders appeared first on Construction Management.

Local council to insist on contractor mental health checks

Halton Borough Council chiefs impose new conditions on potential bidders

The B1M - Uncovering Construction's Biggest Killer - Part 2 12072023

In the UK, on average, two people take their own lives in construction every day The B1M are raising awareness of mental health within 'Construction' and consider small steps the industry can take to have a huge impact. Social connections and talking about the issue will lead to the change that is needed

The B1M - Uncovering Construction’s Biggest Killer - Part 1 12072023

Construction has some of the worst mental health rates of any industry. In the US, a construction worker is five times more likely to die by suicide than from all the other causes combined. The B1M want to raise awareness and get 'Construction' to talking about this issue

Free slide pack for Mental Health Awareness week (15th May)

Here is a slide pack for mental health awareness week, you can download in any format and edit and rebrand.

alinea virtual forum - WELL from an Occupier’s Perspective, 13082020

It’s so much more than just a couple of carefully placed plants! In this forum alinea look at some of the tangible benefits of implementing a Wellbeing strategy with occupier fit-out, with a focus on the WELL Building Standard (v2). alinea consider the business case, cost of implementation, reflect on actual case studies in use, and then move on to some topical Q&A

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