High stress and anxiety rates in construction continue to rise, as do Suicides, what are the causes? And how can we reverse the trend which is having an enormous impact on the construction industry?

Construction jobs are full of stressors, but those are compounded by factors that extend beyond the workplace, including the global pandemic, Civil Disobedience, unpredictable weather conditions, and an uncertain economy. When taken together, these stressors give us at least a partial explanation of the prevalence of suicide in the industry. Continue reading →