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13/10/2026

Technical education could be the key to construction's skills shortage. Construction offers a huge range of career opportunities, from skilled trades and plant operation through to engineering, quantity surveying and project management. Young people need to be made aware of those opportunities much earlier and given the chance to experience them first-hand. https://zurl.co/WwBhS

Tony Mitchell of O’Brien Contractors explores the government’s technical education reforms and how they will help upskill construction

12/10/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, about 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in people over 50, but it can also affect younger people.

Checking your breasts for any unusual changes can help discover breast cancer early. It’s important to recognise when something’s not right.

Follow the links for more information:
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09/10/2026

Tomorrow, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health is rarely just about one thing.

Financial worries, family pressures, grief, unemployment, housing concerns and physical health challenges can all affect how we feel - but reaching out for support has changed the lives of thousands of construction workers.

This World Mental Health Day, if you’re struggling, remember this:

Reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s one of the strongest things you can do.

Support is always available from the Lighthouse Charity.
Call their free 24/7 helpline: UK 0345 605 1956 ROI 1800 939 122
or start 1:1 online chat at https://zurl.co/3831L

07/10/2026

World Mental Health Day - Saturday October 10th

- People are sometimes afraid to reach out for help because they feel that it's a weakness.
- People often wait too long before reaching out.
- Mental health and physical and financial wellbeing are all connected.

And sometimes a single conversation can change someone’s life.

Nobody should have to face a crisis alone and behind every call, message and conversation is a reminder that reaching out takes strength, not weakness.

Support is always available from the Lighthouse Charity.
Call their free 24/7 helpline: UK 0345 605 1956 ROI 1800 939 122
or start 1:1 online chat at https://zurl.co/bONhb

06/10/2026

Construction needs people. With almost 239,000 additional workers needed by 2030, attracting the next generation of talent is one of the industry’s biggest challenges.
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Construction has changed for the better, but the industry needs to make sure the general public knows it is happening

05/10/2026

World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2026

For too long, strength in construction has been associated with keeping things to yourself, pushing through and getting on with the job, but remember:

- Real strength is recognising when things are getting too much.
- Real strength is asking for help when you need it.
- Real strength is accepting support.
- And real strength is helping others do the same.

Support is always available from the Lighthouse Charity.
Call their free 24/7 helpline: UK 0345 605 1956 ROI 1800 939 122
or start 1:1 online chat at https://zurl.co/edTc5

02/10/2026

World Mental Health Day is on October 10th 2026

For 70 years, construction workers and their families have been reaching out to the Lighthouse Charity for support.

Some have faced financial pressure. Some have struggled with mental health. Some have navigated bereavement, relationship breakdown, ill health, debt, or unemployment. Everyone is struggling with something.

But reaching out for support has changed the lives of thousands of construction workers.

So remember, support is always available from the Lighthouse Charity.
Call their free 24/7 helpline: UK 0345 605 1956 ROI 1800 939 122
or start 1:1 online chat at https://zurl.co/pa7kP

01/10/2026

In this blog post we look at contract types and employment models in construction recruitment and how permanent employees, freelance professionals, fixed-term contracts and temporary workers can all play an important role in delivering successful projects. https://zurl.co/1ct4I

16/09/2026

In this blog post we look at how avoiding the skills gap on complex projects gives them the best possible foundation for success. https://zurl.co/JJRJz

10/09/2026

Today, September 10th, is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Any given person you encounter on a construction site or office building may be carrying a burden. But many people worry about saying the wrong thing, so they say nothing at all.

The truth is, you don’t need to be a counsellor, mental health professional or expert. If you’re worried about someone, take action.

A simple conversation can show someone they’re not alone so if something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and start the conversation. You don’t need to solve their problems. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is listen without judgement and remind them that support is available.

Support is always available from the Lighthouse Charity.

Call their free 24/7 helpline: UK 0345 605 1956 ROI 1800 939 122
or start 1:1 online chat at https://zurl.co/QlNrC