Construction Industry
Construction has always carried visible risks: falls, equipment failures, and serious injuries. Entire systems and protocols exist to protect workers from the physical dangers of the jobsite. But increasingly, leaders across the construction and design world are turning their attention to a far less obvious threat — mental health.
By Phil Crone Executive Officer, Dallas Builders Association Craig Johnson had no idea who, if anyone, would turn up for Collin College’s first construction management course offerings. The newly hired instructor only had a few weeks to get the program up and running. Johnson expected around five students. He ended up with nearly 20. These…