Safety
Culture
Breaking the Silence
The construction industry is facing a silent but critical challenge: employee mental health. One in four construction workers has admitted to contemplating suicide—one of the highest rates across all sectors. Companies can no longer be silent.
By Chris Hopper
December 4, 2024
Topics
Safety
Culture
by Chris Hopper
Chris Hopper is executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building. // For more information, visit usa.skanska.com.
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