{"id":15940,"date":"2025-09-10T18:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T18:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noxgroup.us\/?p=13639"},"modified":"2025-11-18T19:29:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:29:01","slug":"supporting-construction-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noxgroup.us\/new\/supporting-construction-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Our Craft: How Construction Leaders Can Support Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15940\" class=\"elementor elementor-15940\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b67e370 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b67e370\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5feb2b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5feb2b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The construction industry holds one of the most rewarding career paths out there, but it also carries real struggles that can weigh heavily on both body and mind. Long hours, physically demanding work, time away from family and the constant pressure to perform can take a toll on anyone. Nearly half of workers report struggling with anxiety or depression, yet fewer than 1 in 20 have ever spoken with a professional.<\/p><p>This gap reflects a culture that, for too long, placed silence over support.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why for Suicide Prevention Month, we want to shine a light on how we\u2019re supporting our craft professionals, not just with words, but with tangible resources and a culture of caring.<\/p><p>At Nox Group, we know the best way to build world-class projects is to first invest in the people who build them, both in the office and onsite. Here\u2019s how we\u2019re addressing the common challenges of life in construction by first embracing the conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46557d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46557d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Check out the graphics for a summary at a glance, or read on for more details.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b83f4a elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8b83f4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/noxgroup.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7973.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/noxgroup.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7972.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/noxgroup.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_7971.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 4\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/noxgroup.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3655b18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3655b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tackling Physical Struggles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090cec3 linky elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"090cec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The work our people do is demanding. We don\u2019t take that lightly. To keep our teams strong, safe, and resilient, we provide:<\/p><ul><li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit; word-spacing: 0em;\">Stretch &amp; Flex every day<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; word-spacing: 0em;\"> to reduce the risk of injury and keep energy levels up.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/the-apex.us\/\"><strong>The APEX Wellness and Culture Center<\/strong><\/a>, or discounted gym memberships (available in Texas), make health and fitness more accessible.<\/li><li><strong>CoachMePlus<\/strong>, a platform to track wellness and performance.<\/li><li><strong>On-staff nutrition and strength coaches<\/strong> offer guidance tailored to the physical realities of construction work.<\/li><\/ul><p>When our people feel their best physically, they\u2019re better equipped to manage stress and mental strain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2320bc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2320bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supporting the Weight of Mental State <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9d85b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f9d85b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mental health is just as critical as physical safety. We\u2019re building a culture where conversations about stress and well-being are as normal as talking about fall protection.<\/p><p>The more often mental health is named, the less power silence has over it.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Community<\/strong> fosters a culture where no one feels alone in the work they do.<\/li><li><strong>Mental Health Champions<\/strong> are trusted peer advocates who are trained to connect coworkers to resources and create safe spaces for conversations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Clever Health<\/strong> allows digital access to confidential mental health services anytime, anywhere.<\/li><li><strong>Mental Health First Aid Training<\/strong> for all Workforce Development, HR, Safety, and People Leaders ensures our teammates know how to recognize the signs when someone may be struggling.<\/li><li><strong>The Craft Trainer Program<\/strong> is at every site. Workforce Development team members are on hand to coach, train, and build confidence. Feeling capable on the job boosts performance which directly impacts mental well-being.<\/li><\/ul><p>When people feel supported in developing their skills and confidence, they\u2019re better able to handle the pressures of the job. However, skill alone isn\u2019t enough. True well-being also depends on having the time and space to recharge outside of work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c607d6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c607d6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Balancing Time Realities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c8f52e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c8f52e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early mornings, long shifts, and overtime are part of the reality in the construction industry. At the same time, we know balance matters. We emphasize the importance of rest, family time, and personal care as essentials, not luxuries. This isn\u2019t about limiting hours, but about reminding our craft that we value them as people, not just employees. When people have the space to recharge, they show up stronger as teammates, leaders, friends, and family members.<\/p><p>The effort our people put in should be recognized. In an industry often divided between union and merit shops, our approach is simple: if you put forth the time and commitment, we\u2019ll reward you for it. Advancement isn\u2019t tied to years of service, but to skill, drive, and dedication. That\u2019s what creates opportunity, pride, and a culture where people feel valued both on and off the job.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f23c913 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f23c913\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building More Than Projects<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861e5ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"861e5ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When we talk about supporting our people, it\u2019s about more than policies and programs. It\u2019s about creating a culture where people can be \u201cyes moms\u201d and \u201cyes dads\u201d, ones who are able to say yes to their kids\u2019 ballgames, school events, and family dinners. It\u2019s about making sure the commute to and from work is something people enjoy, not dread.<\/p><p>Real success in construction comes from making sure the people behind the work are supported and cared for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81a433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d81a433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you or someone you know is struggling, dial <strong>988<\/strong> to connect with the <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=onebox\"><strong>Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/strong><\/a>. 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