NFPA has released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite.

At this highest level of sponsorship, Cintas will help PROS REPS RUGGED in its mission to improve the mental health and wellness of tradespeople. 

Cintas, Watts Water Technologies and brands AERCO International and Bradley Corp., Morris Group International and brand Whitehall Manufacturing, Legend Valve and U.S. Boiler Co. spearhead a group of industry leaders who will help PROS REPS RUGGED in its mission to improve the mental health and wellness of tradespeople. 

Recognizing warning signs—through conversations, social media posts or changes in behavior—may help determine if you or someone you know is struggling.

PROS REPS Rugged designed a special t-shirt commemorating Movember, sending it to PHCPPros employees and PROS REPS ambassadors in an effort to raise awareness for men's health issues that often go unaddressed. 

Read this article by Construction Dive Editor Zachary Phillips on how standard metrics may mask potential issues, but construction leaders have leveraged fresh methods to record data and abate hazards.

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 volunteers in the St. Louis and Fulton area gathered for a day of action Oct. 5, fanning out to check the furnaces and smoke detectors of retirees as part of the union’s annual Heat’s On effort.

The results reveal the industry is at a turning point for head protection practices.

Read this article by Construction Dive Reporter Matthew Thibault on how the university created the facility on its Blacksburg campus in collaboration with construction management firm Procon Consulting.

The new initiative will promote mental health and wellness for the trades.