SUPPORTING YOUR SAFETY


Construction Leaders, Elected Officials, and Sacramento Airport Partners Unite to Highlight Mental Health


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n May 28, 2025, leaders from the construction industry, government, and Sacramento


International Airport came together for AGC of California’s Mental Health Media Day, an event aimed at elevating mental health as a core pillar of jobsite safety and worker well-being. Hosted on the site of the airport’s


future Terminal B parking garage and pedestrian bridge, nearly 100 construction workers paused their efforts on the job- site and shifted their attention to mental health. Te event featured remarks from local dignitaries, construction leaders, and mental health advocates, who spoke candidly about the mental health chal-


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lenges facing the construction industry and the benefits of addressing those challenges head-on. “Your mental health is just as im-


portant as your physical health,” said Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07). “When we care for ourselves and one another, we build a stronger, safer, more resilient industry and society.” “As a county, we take our behavioral


health responsibilities seriously,” said Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez. “But it’s not just about services and hotlines. It’s about bringing mental health into the everyday, into partner- ships, jobsite practices, and conversations like this.”


Statewide Safety Stand-Downs Take Place in May AGC of California members across the state held safety stand-downs focused on mental health throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Te stand-downs are an opportunity for employers to have conversations not just about mental health, but also resources available and the value each company has for their employees and workers. “At Balfour Beatty, we often talk about


building with purpose,” said Kyle Frand- sen, vice president of Balfour Beatty. “And while we’re proud of the structures we leave behind, it’s the impact on people that truly defines our work. Tat’s why


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