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Prioritizing mental health in construction: Strategies leaders should

WEBThe latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) annual report on occupational injuries revealed a 7.7% increase in construction fatalities and a 13.1% increase in …

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Unmasking construction’s hidden mental health crisis

WEBHowever, times are changing, and we are recognizing that mental health is just as critical as physical safety on a job site. The Centers for Disease Control and …

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Contractors tackle worker suicides, mental health stigma

WEBThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called the suicide rate for construction workers “alarmingly high.”. In 2016, the suicide rate for men in construction …

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Breaking ground on mental health, one conversation at a time

WEBHere are three strategies for cultivating a workplace dedicated to safety and wellness. 1. Start the conversation. Increasing communication and visibility around …

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Breaking ground on mental health in construction

WEBWhile construction crews are known to withstand great physical challenges, the long hours, demanding schedules, and high-pressure environments can often take a …

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Healthcare construction spending surges despite soaring expenses

WEBSt. Louis Veterans Administration Health is planning a $1 billion renovation at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. The University of California, San …

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Round Table: Mental health a key part of jobsite safety

WEBMental illness creates $193 billion in lost earnings per year. This issue goes beyond the worker showing up and putting on their PPE to making sure their mental and …

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Sutter Health to build $442M medical complex in San Francisco

WEBThe build kicks off a five year plan that the medical giant claims will total nearly $1 billion in investment across the city at its conclusion. Sutter selected Appleton, …

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Penn Medicine's $1.5B Philadelphia hospital opens doors …

WEBConstruction is hurrying along for the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s (Penn Medicine) Pavilion, a $1.5 billion, 17-story, 1.5-million-square-foot …

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Scripps plans $2.6B construction initiative across 5 San Diego …

WEBSan Diego-based Scripps Health this week announced a $2.6 billion building initiative that will include all of its five San Diego-area healthcare campuses, according …

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How to incorporate mental health awareness into jobsite safety

WEBSept. 4 through Sept. 10 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and many groups have pitched in to raise awareness of mental health issues in the construction …

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Construction employers can help alleviate workers' risk of heart

WEBHost a Heart Healthy Challenge — whether companywide or across your local offices — to keep your employees’ health top of mind. Replace junk food and sugary …

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3 trends driving healthcare leaders to embrace prefab and …

WEBTrend #1: Hospitals budgets are being squeezed. A major challenge for healthcare facilities is rising costs amid a steadily growing patient population. In the …

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McCarthy/Vaughn JV tapped for $5B Dallas hospital build

WEBA joint venture of St. Louis-based McCarthy and Texas builder Vaughn Construction will build a $5 billion replacement pediatric campus in Dallas for Children’s …

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Gilbane nabs $5B Mayo Clinic expansion in Minnesota

WEBAward: Mayo Clinic expansion. Value: $5 billion. Location: Rochester, Minnesota. Client: Mayo Clinic. Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. …

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Clark Construction employs 3D modeling, laser scanning to solve

WEBWhen it opens in 2023, a new healthcare facility for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., will feature the latest medical and technological …

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UPS plans to open 7 healthcare logistics facilities in 2023

WEBUPS plans to open seven dedicated healthcare logistics facilities in 2023 as the company bolsters its capabilities in the high-value customer segment, CEO Carol …

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Turner JV breaks ground on $550M Texas hospital

WEBA joint venture consisting of Turner Construction, Byrne Construction Services and Straight Line Management broke ground last month on a $550 million …

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NIOSH releases survey to measure worker well-being

WEBThe agency's WellBQ questionnaire includes 68 questions spanning five areas of worker health and can be used to measure well-being at the company, industry …

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Despite OSHA’s efforts, construction’s death rate hasn’t budged in …

WEBOSHA’s inspections have dropped gradually since 2009 and were 60% lower for the construction industry in 2020. That decline hardly made a difference in the fatality …

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Construction had the most fatalities of any industry last year

WEBIn 2022, 1,069 construction professionals died while working, a rate of 9.6 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers, according to a report released by the Bureau of …

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