The term "burnout" has been a buzz word lately. So many of us have lived through the interconnection between work, physical health, and mental health. But what is burnout, how does it present, and what can we do about it?
Across construction, crew leaders, contractors, unions and researchers are quietly changing how the industry cares for its workers. This edition invites you to celebrate that work: nominate someone for the Construction Mental Health & Wellbeing Industry Awards, or submit a 3–5 minute mental health toolbox talk video. Both deadlines are November 6.
What do you say when someone tells you, “I’m NOT okay”? Most of us freeze or rush to fix it. Meet Mitch Wallis, opening keynote for the 6th Annual Construction Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference. His Real Conversations® framework teaches practical skills that make connection part of your safety system.
We talk about mental health more than ever and yet, more people are struggling to get support. The problem isn't awareness. Awareness opened the door. The problem is what comes next: the human infrastructure that turns concern into action, and good intentions into real pathways to care.
The 6th Annual Construction Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference is coming to Chicago, February 22–25, 2027 — and sponsorship opportunities are now open. Google, major GCs, unions, and lived-experience advocates have all shown up. The people leading this movement will be in the room. Will your organization be there with them?
Poor mental health is already costing your organization in absenteeism, turnover, and safety incidents. The good news: every $1 invested returns $4, and up to $6 when you act early. Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas lays out the three-level workplace strategy that turns mental health from a line item into a business investment.