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Perspectives on Alcohol in the Construction Industry – Drinkaware x Tilbury Douglas

Drinkaware is working with the Considerate Constructors Scheme to help people working in construction understand their relationship with alcohol and how it affects their health, wellbeing, and workplace safety. They spoke with two Tilbury Douglas employees, Dan Hooley, a Quantity Surveyor, and Georgi Dimov, a Senior Project Manager, to explore how people across the construction industry view alcohol, wellbeing, and…


Drink a Little, Risk a Lot – Social Media Content

When you work in construction and need to drive for your job, the risks of drink driving can add up really fast. You risk losing your licence, losing your career, or injuring yourself, a colleague or a mate – or worse. The Scheme have worked alongside THINK! and Drinkaware in relation to their ‘Drink a little, risk a lot’ campaign,…


Drink a Little, Risk a Lot – Email and Newsletter Content

When you work in construction and need to drive for your job, the risks of drink driving can add up really fast. You risk losing your licence, losing your career, or injuring yourself, a colleague or a mate – or worse. The Scheme have worked alongside THINK! and Drinkaware in relation to their ‘Drink a little, risk a lot’ campaign,…


Drink a Little, Risk a Lot – Briefing Sheet for Managers

When you work in construction and need to drive for your job, the risks of drink driving can add up really fast. You risk losing your licence, losing your career, or injuring yourself, a colleague or a mate – or worse. The Scheme have worked alongside THINK! and Drinkaware in relation to their ‘Drink a little, risk a lot’ campaign,…


Drink a Little, Risk a Lot – Posters

When you work in construction and need to drive for your job, the risks of drink driving can add up really fast. You risk losing your licence, losing your career, or injuring yourself, a colleague or a mate – or worse. The Scheme have worked alongside THINK! and Drinkaware in relation to their ‘Drink a little, risk a lot’ campaign,…


Drink a Little, Risk a Lot – Factsheet

When you work in construction and need to drive for your job, the risks of drink driving can add up really fast. You risk losing your licence, losing your career, or injuring yourself, a colleague or a mate – or worse. The Scheme have worked alongside THINK! and Drinkaware in relation to their ‘Drink a little, risk a lot’ campaign,…


August – Moderation

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Summer often brings more opportunities to drink with longer evenings, warmer weather and more social occasions. But when alcohol becomes more of the focus, it can start to affect your health, sleep, mood, and even your performance at work. You don’t need…


July – Alcohol Awareness Week

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Alcohol Awareness Week is a dedicated time for raising awareness about the risks associated with alcohol consumption, promoting healthier lifestyle choices, and providing support for those struggling with alcohol-related issues. Whether you’re on-site or in the office, alcohol can impact how you…


June – Drink Driving

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Alcohol affects your reaction time, judgment, and coordination — all of which are crucial for staying safe on the road and on-site. Even if you feel “fine,” alcohol can still be in your system the next morning, putting you and others at…


May – Mental Health

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially in a demanding industry like construction. While some might use alcohol to cope, it can actually worsen anxiety, stress, and low mood over time.


April – Stress

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, The construction industry is a high-pressure environment, with demanding schedules, physical labour, and tight deadlines. Stress is common, but turning to alcohol to relax can make things worse.


The British Heart Foundation: Health at Work

The health and wellbeing of your workforce should be made a priority. You can achieve this by working alongside the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness by using their free ‘health at work service’ to promote workplace health and wellbeing. The British Heart Foundation can bring Health at Work events to your workplace for a small fee. These include: Heart Health Workshops which…


March – Sleep

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Good sleep is critical for safety, focus, and productivity on a construction site. However drinking can significantly disrupt your rest, leading to fatigue and potentially dangerous mistakes.


February – Monday Mornings

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Construction work requires full attention, energy, and clear thinking – especially on Monday mornings when the work week kicks off. But heavy drinking over the weekend can leave you feeling tired, foggy and dehydrated. By understanding the effects of alcohol and how…


January – Dry January

Considerate Constructors Scheme have partnered with Drinkaware to help the construction industry make positive changes to their drinking, Taking a break from drinking in January can be an ideal way to reset your relationship with alcohol and improve your overall wellbeing. Cutting back or pausing your alcohol intake can boost your health and job performance, with improved sleep quality, better…


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