Resilience by Design: Leadership Strategies for Mental Health Protection in Construction Teams
- HEALTH, Leadership, Outlook & Trends
- October 2, 2025

By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette On a jobsite, safety rules are non-negotiable. But how those rules are communicated, reinforced, and respected often depends on one thing: leadership. And not just technical leadership or authority on paper. The kind of leadership that keeps people alert, engaged, and responsible begins with presence. Supervisors and managers don’t just
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By NCCER Staff It’s a story all subcontractors and specialty trades contractors are all-too-familiar with: A project is on time, sticking to the cost projections and otherwise running smoothly when all of a sudden—a change order comes in. Change orders can be unpleasant to deal with, requiring project stakeholders to quickly pivot from established plans
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An examination of leadership needs to refocus on the right measures of how productivity and success By Gregg M. Schoppman, FMI Corp. Tony Gwynn, Hall of Fame right fielder from the San Diego Padres was the epitome that defines a superior ball player. According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Gwynn’s lifetime batting average was
READ MOREBy Builder’s Mutual staff How diverse is your job-site? It’s true that job-sites are often racially diverse workspaces. Most sites are bilingual, with Spanish being the first language for many workers. However, when it comes to gender, most job- sites aren’t diverse at all. The construction trade has long been among the industries with the
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By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette Presence is more than just showing up—it’s about owning the room, making an impact, and ensuring your voice is heard. It’s that unshakable confidence that says, “I belong here,” without having to say a word. For women, mastering presence isn’t just a professional advantage—it’s a game-changer. Whether leading a meeting,
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By Karalynn Cromeens, Cromeens Law Firm The construction industry has long been seen as a male-dominated field, one defined by hard hats, steel-toed boots, and tough physical labor. Yet, women have always played a vital role in shaping the industry, often behind the scenes in critical support positions. Today, that narrative is shifting. Women are
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