STEAM; EXISTS TO LEAD THE CONVERSATION ABOUT WELLBEING IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND TO INSTIGATE REAL CHANGE.

WHO WE ARE

Specifically targeted at site-based teams, STEAM; is about giving everyone the opportunity to make positive tangible improvements to their wellbeing, both at home and at work.

Through alternative education, STEAM; offers a unique approach, using interactive techniques to engage teams, maximise results and change mindsets.

WHO WE'RE NOT

We’re not interested in ticking boxes, purveying half-baked solutions, or doing things to satisfy a need dreamed up in a corporate back office.

STEAM; and its ethos are based on the real-life experiences of its founder Steve Kerslake, a construction groundworker for 10 years.

WHY?

STEAM; exists for lots of reasons, but we’ve listed the most important ones below:

    1. ONE in SIX of us are experiencing stress, depression or anxiety right now, and ONE in FIVE of us fear losing our jobs if we speak up.

    2. Suicide is now the leading cause of death in men between 15 and 49. The risk of suicide among operatives, particularly those working in construction roles, was THREE times higher than the male national average (ONS-March 2017). Suicide is killing more operatives in our industry than falls from height.

    3. Cold, harsh working environments, low pay, long hours, time pressures, job insecurity, working away from home and a ‘macho’ culture have all been cited as contributing factors. Whilst most of these conditions are out of our control, the one thing we can influence is the ‘macho’ bit, and site programmes are designed to promote a relaxed and open environment where people can be themselves.
  • HEADS-UP SESSIONS

    STEAM; offers site based awareness sessions which offer practical solutions to improve health and wellbeing conditions in all aspects of our working lives. From site conditions, to working hours, travel times and life outside of work, our heads-up sessions raise awareness of the issue, offer a platform for discussion, and deliver practical solutions to make lasting improvements.

    SITE WELLBEING ASSESSMENTS

    Our on-site health & wellebing assessments provide simple, practical solutions to wellbeing issues that can make big impacts for teams working on construction sites. STEAM; acts as the conduit between site teams and management.