Why We Must Talk

Silence does not erase suicide—it enables it.

In construction, suicide rates are among the highest of any industry. Ignoring the issue doesn’t reduce risk; it increases liability, turnover, and human loss.

Conversation and education are the most cost-effective prevention tools we have. When leaders normalize open dialogue, they reduce confusion, stigma, and the costly consequences of silence.

The Principle of Elimination

Decision-making often starts with elimination. We know what we don’t want before we know what we do.

Applied here: eliminate stigma, eliminate secrecy, eliminate silence.

The result? A safer, more resilient workforce.

Hope That’s Loud Enough

When stigma is removed, employees connect instead of isolate.

When leaders model transparency, crews follow.

When hope is amplified, productivity rises, absenteeism falls, and retention strengthens.

This is not just about saving lives—it’s about protecting your people, your reputation, and your bottom line.

The time to act is now. Start the conversation. Build the culture. Prevent the loss.