Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

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Metal Health & Wellness in Construction

Building a Supportive Culture: How the Construction Industry is Tackling Mental Health with Kara McCaffrey

Building PA Podcast September 9, 2025

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin welcome Kara McCaffrey, a prominent figure in the construction industry and a passionate advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Kara, who is the Chief Wellness Officer and part owner of Houck Group, shares her journey […]

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Mental Health & Wellness

Addressing Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

Building PA Podcast September 10, 2024

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, hosts Jon O’Brien and Chris Martin address a critical yet often neglected issue in the construction industry: suicide prevention. They are joined by Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), who shares her expertise and personal […]

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Director of Safety and suicide survivor shares how his experience is helping others in construction

Building PA Podcast September 26, 2023

This podcast highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues, especially in the construction industry. The conversation with Marko Kaar, director of safety operations at BBE Incorporated, emphasized the need for open communication, resources, and support. Kaar touches on the nationwide prevalence of mental health challenges in the industry and encourages […]

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Chris Lalevee with Operators Local 825 Opens Up about Mental Health and Paying it Forward

Building PA Podcast September 19, 2023

To further acknowledge Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, we reached out to Chris Lalevee, a business agent affiliated with the Operating Engineers Local 825. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Chris opened up about a period in his life when he faced significant challenges, including anxiety, depression, and resorting to self-medication as a means […]

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Reducing Stigma

Building PA Podcast September 12, 2023

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, we have a well-respected thought leader in the mental health and wellness space, Senior Director of the National Stigma Initiative at Shatterproof, Rachel Cooper. This episode its all about stigma and how it is one of the key drivers and main barriers to treatment and recovery.  […]