mental health
Construction Business
VICA launches Tailgate Toolkit leadership training
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) announced the launch of Tailgate Toolkit: Leadership Fundamentals.
Construction Business
Langford clubhouse becomes mental health centre
A former biker clubhouse in Langford is being transformed into a wellness centre for tradespeople facing mental health challenges.
REMI Network
Canadians prefer remote amid new in-office mandates
Just nine per cent of professional workers would prefer traveling to the office if asked to return full-time.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Safety gaps flagged in Canadian workplaces
Most respondents who reported experiencing a work-related incident or illness (or knowing someone who has) say it was stress-related, with this figure being significantly higher in Canada.
Construction Business
Funding for construction opioid free pain clinics
B.C. is providing further funding to support two pain clinics in Burnaby and Langford that offer opioid free pain management options.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Helping cleaners stay safe at work
Cleaning is a physical job that requires a level of skill and fitness that’s different from so many other occupations, and maintaining optimal health is
Construction Business
Canadian Construction Safety Council launches
Canada's leading general contractors have united to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council to elevate safety performance.
Construction Business
CCA announces Tailgate Toolkit program manager
Jeremy Mielke has joined the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) as program manager to oversee the “Tailgate Toolkit” program.
Construction Business
Calgary construction launches Tailgate Toolkit
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is launching the Tailgate Toolkit recovery resource pilot program.
REMI Network
Toolkit supports mental health in the workplace
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has released a free resource to help organizations create a psychologically safe workplace.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Healthcare facilities launch nature-based programs
In healthcare facilities, where sterile aesthetics replace trees, plants and flowers, nature-based interventions can support the well-being of patients and staff who spend much of their time indoors.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
A mindful expansion at Sunnybrook
Amid the high-traffic frenzy of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which houses the busiest trauma facility in Canada, a new space brings peace and comfort to patients with brain and mental health needs, and the staff who care for them.
Construction Business
Mental health and substance use hub opening
The new Westshore Mental Health and Substance Use Hub is set to open in Colwood to meet a range of mental-health and addiction needs.
Construction Business
Top construction trends in 2024
As we kick off 2024, this is a critical time for the construction industry, with new challenges and also opportunities for companies to be nimble
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Keep your team safe and healthy this fall
As the seasons change, everything from people’s mental state to the indoor air quality shifts. For your cleaning practices and maintenance procedures, it’s important to
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Commercial cleaners and their mental health
With the heightened attention on cleaning and sanitizing, labour shortages, and shifting building occupancy, the last few years have certainly taken their toll on the
Construction Business
Substance use cost construction millions annually
A new economic report shows substance use and mental health issues are costing the construction industry millions in loss revenue.
