Tag: health
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HSE inspectors target Manchester construction sites
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a series of inspections at construction sites across Manchester city centre this week. <!–/* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:””; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”,serif; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;}a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:#467886; mso-themecolor:hyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;}a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:#96607D; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes;…
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Mental health maze: can construction break the stigma?
Construction is facing a mental health emergency, with alarming suicide rates reflecting the persistent stigma that prevents many people from speaking out. The conversation around mental health has undoubtedly improved in recent years, but with male suicide rates in construction among the highest of any UK sector, there is still more work to be done.…
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Vantage Builders Delivers Primary Care Center for Brown Health
Vantage Builders, Inc., a commercial contractor celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, announced that it completed a 7,000-square-foot expansion of a primary care center for Brown University Health, at 1500 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI. It marks the first project Vantage has completed for Brown University Health, among its more than 60 healthcare-related projects. Brown University…
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Mental health charter launched for construction industry
A new mental health support framework has been launched by charity Mindflow. The framework, known as the Mindflow Mental Health Charter, introduces an actionable and measurable standard for mental health provision on construction sites. By registering, companies commit to 10 principles: A written mental health and wellbeing policy Clear ownership and governance Equal access to…
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Construction Industry Confronts Opioid Crisis and Mental Health Challenges
The construction industry is built on the strength of materials, structures, teams and individuals. Yet even the most resilient workforces are vulnerable to the challenges of today’s world. In recent years, the rise of drug overdose deaths across the United States has reached crisis levels, with Bexar County, Texas, home to San Antonio, seeing some…
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CLC calls on industry to share views on mental health
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a consultation on measures to address and improve mental health in the industry. Construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide than the national average. In the past decade, 7,000 sector workers have taken their own lives, according to data published by On The Tools. The…
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Vantage Builders Completes Expansion for Brown University Health
Vantage Builders Inc., a commercial contractor celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has completed a 7,000-square-foot expansion of Brown University Health’s primary care center in Cranston, Rhode Island. The project is the contractor’s first for Brown University Health, adding to its portfolio of more than 60 healthcare-related builds. The expansion allowed Brown University Health to…
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Mental health campaign aims to ‘break the stigma’
A new suicide prevention campaign has been launched to help normalise therapy and encourage tradespeople to seek support. Created by construction community network On The Tools, the campaign features a series of videos under its fundraising initiative, Project 7,000: The Lost City. The initiative aims to raise awareness, address the stigma associated with mental health…
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Baptist Health Medical Center Applies Its Own Energy Efficiency Prescription – CCR-Mag.com
Healthcare facilities require a substantial amount of energy to operate. In fact, the average hospital consumes approximately 250% more energy than a comparably sized commercial building, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. As hospitals face increasing financial pressure to boost revenue while cutting costs, many are turning to energy-reduction initiatives as a strategic remedy.…
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National Recovery Month: Tackling Addiction and Mental Health in Construction
Breaking the Silence on Addiction in Construction Construction workers account for 15% of workplace overdose fatalities in the U.S. — a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for awareness and action during National Recovery Month this September. Research shows construction employees are nearly twice as likely as the general workforce to struggle with substance…