The platform’s approach, which includes a 24/7 anonymous support tool called HappiBot, is already being used by major firms such as London Fire Solutions, MCS Group, Glencar, and Wrenbridge Sport.

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Figures suggest that workers are four times more likely to take their own lives compared to the general population, with 7,000 suicides recorded in the sector alone.

Experts say long hours, job insecurity, and a work culture that prizes resilience over vulnerability all contribute to the crisis.

Steve, 42, knows this struggle firsthand. A former construction business owner, he battled addiction and lost a friend to suicide.

His experience led him to study Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and pursue a Psychology degree. He ultimately founded HappiHub to provide workers with the kind of support he once needed.

HappiHub aims to meet workers where they are—on-site, at home, and through their mobile phones—offering tools that don’t require face-to-face conversations but still provide vital help.

HappiHub’s core offering is HappiBot, a 24/7 chatbot designed to provide instant mental health support.

Unlike traditional Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), which often go unused due to stigma, HappiBot allows workers to seek help anonymously, addressing issues such as:

• Mental health and stress management
• Financial concerns
• Sleep and nutrition guidance
• Support for addiction recovery