Creating a Culture of Care

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4 tips superintendents can use to foster mental health in the field By Melissa Allen When talking about safety in construction, most people think about hard hats, harnesses and fall protection. But the truth is, the greatest risk facing our industry isn’t always visible. Statistics paint a sobering picture; construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a work-related injury. One in five adults in the United States live with mental illness and 23% report feelings of depression or anxiety. These aren’t just numbers; they’re coworkers, friends — and sometimes, even ourselves. As someone who … Read more

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4 Tips to Address Mental Health on the Jobsite

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Supporting, prioritizing your crew’s well-being with AI + more By Michael Bertolone Look at any job description for a construction supervisor and you’ll find most the responsibilities revolve around organizational work. A superintendent coordinates all the activities of the site, including managing project costs, schedules, materials, subcontractors, etc. Usually, there’s a line thrown in about managing people. Despite such a small mention, we all know how difficult and impactful good management can be. In today’s industry, effective management has taken on new meaning to include not just the development of job skills and physical safety, but also mental health. As … Read more

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New Data Bulletin Examines Mental Health Trends Among Construction Workers

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Construction workers have the highest overdose death rate and the second highest suicide death rate of any U.S. industry. Those two issues are key elements of the September 2024 edition of CPWR’s Data Bulletin, “Mental Health Trends in the Construction Industry,” which also examines topics such as anxiety, depression, serious psychological distress, seeing a mental health professional and medication use. In 2021, 15.4% of construction workers reported, based on symptoms or medication, having anxiety or depression, and in 2022, there were 17,100 overdose and 5,200 suicide deaths among those usually employed in the construction industry.

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Launches Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Hub

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is shining a light on mental health issues in the construction industry. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by professionals in this field, the organization has launched a comprehensive resource hub dedicated to mental wellness. The initiative aims to change the industry’s approach to mental health by providing actionable resources, sharing inspiring personal stories and offering practical advice for both employers and employees. “The construction industry is filled with professionals committed to precision in everything they do,” said CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. “This level of attention and care must also be given to the mental health of all construction … Read more

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New Data Bulletin, Data Dashboards Focus on Construction Worker Health

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The January 2022 issue of CPWR’s Data Bulletin examines anxiety and depression among construction workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry already suffers from an alarmingly high and increasing suicide rate, making it particularly important to understand workers’ mental health at this difficult time. In 2020, nearly one out of every six construction workers reported experiencing anxiety/depression, with a higher prevalence among those who were ages 18 to 34 (18%), female (24%), living below the poverty line (18%) or working part time (19%). The Bulletin also reveals that among workers surveyed in both 2019 and 2020, 43% reported … Read more

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