As temperatures rise on construction sites, planning, communication and a strong safety culture are key to mitigating heat stress. Mark Glover finds out more.

We have spent centuries strengthening the foundations of our buildings, but how sturdy are the foundations that support the people who build them, asks Nicky Denegri.

Bill Hill, chief executive of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, talks about the organisation’s latest campaign to help mental wellbeing.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a call to action to employers asking them to protect workers during periods of extreme hot weather this summer.

Averaged over the year, two construction workers take their own life every working day. Andrew Pring reports on a new initiative that unites contractors, clients and charities.