Build & Thrive
Build & Thrive is the podcast transforming occupational health and wellbeing in the construction industry. Hosted by Jennie Armstrong, founder of Construction Health & Wellbeing, each episode features inspiring conversations with experts and change-makers dedicated to creating a healthier, happier workforce.
Hear interviews with inspirational individuals and experts who are leading the way in tackling the industry’s toughest challenges, from staggering health statistics to skills shortages and talent retention. Did you know construction workers are nearly 4 times more likely to take their own lives through suicide than workers in other industries? Or that they’re 100 times more likely to die from work-related health issues than safety incidents?
It’s clear we need to do more. Built to Thrive is here to spark change, celebrate innovation, and inspire action for a brighter future in construction.
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Build & Thrive
Psychosocial Risk in Construction: Tackling the Real Causes of Stress at Work with Stuart Mace
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In this episode of Build & Thrive, host Jennie Armstrong introduces a very special guest and a new voice you’ll be hearing a lot more from - Stuart Mace, the newest team member at Construction Health & Wellbeing.
The conversation challenges the idea that organisations are responsible for “managing” employees’ mental health. Instead, it reframes the responsibility: managing the work environment, reducing avoidable stressors, and acting on data before issues escalate.
Stuart explains that good wellbeing practice is not about eliminating all stress. It’s about managing risk - just as construction already does so effectively in physical safety.
This episode covers:
- Why most organisations are still stuck at “awareness”
- The misunderstandings around stress and psychosocial risk
- Why stress risk assessments feel daunting but don’t need to be
- The real opportunity behind ISO 45003
- The evolving role of Mental Health First Aiders
- Why listening to your workforce is the most powerful intervention you have
If you’re a senior leader, health and safety professional, HR lead or project manager wondering what “good” really looks like in workplace wellbeing, this episode provides a grounded and realistic starting point.
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🔹 Thank you to our sponsor, GKR Scaffolding, for supporting this series and helping us share our mission of improving health and wellbeing in construction.
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Episode Links:
Jennie Armstrong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniearmstrong/
Construction Health & Wellbeing: https://constructionhealth.co.uk/
Stuart Mace:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartmace/
GKR Scaffolding (sponsor): https://gkrscaffolding.co.uk/
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