JCT to sponsor construction mental health project

This subsequent part of the analysis sponsored by JCT and led by Mates in Thoughts is to focus particularly on younger folks getting into the development business, to collect proof of their experiences, and study methods during which they may very well be higher supported throughout the sector.

The goal of the analysis is to ‘develop a framework of really helpful interactions for the development sector, in order that organisations of all sizes can take steps to guard and enhance building staff’ psychological well being.’

The analysis will embrace interviews with building staff, aged 16-24, exploring their experiences getting into the business and any particular obstacles or challenges they face.

Collaborating all through the primary half of 2025, the abstract findings of the analysis are on account of be revealed in the summertime.

Karen Kirkham, JCT chair, mentioned: “We have been delighted to have the chance to be concerned with this initiative, and the prospect to supply monetary assist to a undertaking devoted to addressing very actual psychological well being considerations in our business.”

Samantha Downie, managing director, Mates in Thoughts, mentioned: “Mates in Thoughts are excited to be concerned on this collaboration to collect proof on the expertise of younger folks getting into the development sector, to higher perceive their expertise and the way they may very well be extra successfully supported throughout the workforce.

“With latest authorities bulletins on each the necessity to construct and the necessity to develop the workforce it’s a key time to ascertain what is going to make the expertise of working in building higher for the following era.”