How an Oregon construction company makes space for workers’ mental health

How an Oregon construction company makes space for workers’ mental health

At the Oregon state Capitol renovation project and others, Hoffman Construction workers have safe spaces to find calm and connection.

How is construction addressing the mental health crisis? - Construction Management

Despite increased awareness and initiatives around the declining state of mental health among construction workers, it remains one of the most challenging and persistent problems in the industry. A new report by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) found that one in four workers (24%) experience daily stress, 20% said they were fatigued, and more than a quarter (27%) shared they had experienced suicidal thoughts over the past year. Recen…

Worker Wellness Blog: Psychological Safety – Construction Forum

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The MO Works Initiative focuses on creating healthy and recovery friendly workplaces; connecting laid-off…

CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training - Professional Builder

To mark the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week (12 May – 18 May 2025), The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its latest figures for its mental health training. Since 2018, CITB has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training – vital support for an industry facing a mental health crisis. The courses provide training to educate and equip construction workers with the knowledge to reco…

CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training

Tim Balcon. Image credit: Peter Devlin TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training since 2018. The courses provide training to educate and equip individuals with the knowledge to recognise mental health issues developing and start practical conversations. Since 2018, CITB has allocated over £1.5 million to m…