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Building Resilience: From the Ring to the Worksite 0

By Chris “Mr. Classic” Romulo – Former Muay Thai Champion & Resilience Speaker I know what it feels like to take hits that shake your foundation.I’ve fought my way through the physical brutality of the Muay Thai ring — but some of the hardest blows came outside the ropes: rebuilding my gym after Hurricane Sandy

Resilience by Design: Leadership Strategies for Mental Health Protection in Construction Teams 0

By Patrick Hogan, handle.com The construction industry is built on a foundation of resilience. It designs buildings to withstand hurricanes, foundations to resist seismic shifts, and materials to endure years of wear and tear. Engineering for strength and safety is paramount, with little left to chance. Teams arrive on job sites outfitted with the best

Overdose and Mental Health in Construction: A Call to Action for Leaders 0

By Nick Williams – R.I.S.E. LLC The construction industry builds the infrastructure that shapes our world, but beneath the surface, it faces an escalating crisis—substance use disorders and mental health struggles among its workforce. These issues threaten not just individual lives but also job site safety, productivity, and company stability. Leaders in the industry can

Before You Burn Out, Get Some Rest 0
- HEALTH, HR, Safety
- October 2, 2025
By Matt Veradamo, Well Built Construction At 28 years old, I burned out. I was recently promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction & Sales at a specialty trade contractor in Baltimore, Maryland. We were doing over $30M in revenue at the time and well-regarded in the industry. We were growing. I had also just completed
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Building Resilience: Prioritizing Mental Health in Construction 0
- HEALTH, HR, Outlook & Trends, Safety, WORKFORCE
- October 2, 2025
By NCCER Staff The construction industry is no stranger to physical risk. Every day, workers face hazardous conditions, heavy equipment and demanding schedules. Safety talks, hard hats and protective gear are part of the culture. Yet the most urgent risk to construction workers today is often the one we don’t see: mental health and suicide.
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Building Recovery-Friendly Workplaces: ASA Colorado’s Role in Addressing the Addiction Crisis in Construction 0
- HEALTH, Leadership, Safety
- June 24, 2025
By Nick Williams, CEO, ASA Colorado The construction industry is facing a critical health crisis—one that doesn’t involve falling objects or faulty scaffolding but an invisible threat claiming more lives than all jobsite accidents combined: addiction and overdose. In 2023, an estimated 107,543 people in the United States died from drug overdoses, with over 74,000
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