The construction industry is known for its intensity—but the mental and emotional toll it takes on workers is often overlooked. In this powerful piece from Modern Contractor Solutions, Michael A. Pink, CEO of SmartPM Technologies, reflects on the high-pressure environment that defines modern construction and the rising levels of stress that come with it.
Drawing from personal experience and industry data, Pink unpacks the root causes of workplace stress: overwhelming project complexity, unrealistic timelines, financial risk, and the growing flood of new technologies. He also shares why these stressors have contributed to a suicide rate in construction that’s four times the national average—and what must change to turn the tide.
