CLC launches consultation on construction mental health

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a consultation to identify and address the root causes of poor mental health in the construction industry.

The move follows a series of focus groups held across England in partnership with Mates in Mind and the University of Warwick. The consultation, which closes on 5 November 2025, sets out the key factors behind poor mental health in the sector and invites stakeholders to share their views on how they can be reduced or eliminated.

The CLC said the scale of the challenge is highlighted by the fact that suicide rates in construction are four times higher than the national average.

Mark Reynolds, co-chair of the CLC, said: “As leaders in the built environment and construction sector, we have a collective responsibility to our workforce to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. By working in partnership and being ambitious, we can drive improvements in mental health across the sector, ensuring a positive working environment for our current and future workforce.”

The results will be analysed and used to develop an action plan and supporting guidance, due for publication in spring 2026. The CLC said the aim is to drive systemic change across the sector by focusing on early intervention and tackling structural causes, not just symptoms.

The consultation is open to all parts of the industry. Details, including how to respond, can be found here: CLC Mental Health Consultation.

To support engagement, the CLC has also produced a downloadable site poster, available here: CLC recruitment poster (PDF).