It's Construction Suicide Prevention Week

‘From awareness to action’: How construction’s suicide prevention efforts have changed

Experts say the industry has made strides in removing the stigma and prompting open conversations. Still, a critical mass of workers may never choose to speak up.

It's Construction Suicide Prevention Week

Construction Suicide Prevention Week runs this week, from Sept. 14 to 18, and is a time for employers, workers, unions and safety professionals to talk about mental health and suicide prevention — and to make sure workers know where to turn for help.

Awareness to Action: How Construction Suicide Prevention Has Changed - Construction Forum

From Construction Dive: For many years, Trent Johnson kept private the details of his brother Luke’s death. He’s since begun to share. “I feel that I can’t ask people to talk about it if I can’t talk about it myself,” said Johnson, vice president of the Midwest for PCL Construction. “So, I’ve slowly, over the […]

Construction industry marks Suicide Prevention Week with pledge

Chicago Construction News staff writer Construction companies, contractors and industry organizations across North America are taking part in Construction Suicide Prevention Week from Sept. 14-18, with this year’s campaign focused on recognizing progress while continuing efforts to prevent suicide in the industry. The 2026 theme, “Building on Progress,” reflects recent data showing that suicide and drug-related death rates in construction have b…