MILWAUKEE - During Mental Health Awareness Month, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is demonstrating its commitment to construction professionals by donating $5,000 to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), supporting their initiatives in mental health within the construction sector.
"CIASP estimates 10 to 12 construction workers die by suicide every day," said Dana Wuesthoff, CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director. "From the educational content at our events, to informative articles on our website, and now this contribution, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is committed to tackling this statistic and supporting our industry."
Founded by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) in 2016, the CIASP's mission is to dismantle the stigma attached to mental health within the industry. By 2018, it evolved into an independent 501(c)(3) entity, focusing on suicide prevention awareness, providing essential resources, and fostering a community committed to eliminating suicides in construction. To donate to CIASP, click here.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG also created a comprehensive resource hub, where employers and employees can access valuable resources.
The CONEXPO-CON/AGG 365 newsletter will feature content about mental health over the course of the next few months. It will tackle topics related to suicide, PTSD and other mental health conditions that are prevalent in the construction industry. While these topics can be challenging, we want to remind you about one underlying feature: hope. There are resources to help – whether you need help yourself or want to help a friend.
One way to attack the mental health stigma is by telling your story. Please contact us if you would like to share your journey with fellow CONEXPO-CON/AGG 365 readers.
If you are in a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to speak to a crisis counselor now. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line and speak to a live, trained crisis counselor. Learn more about the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988.
About CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals. The show features the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry-leading education. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is owned in partnership with NRMCA, NSSGA and AEM and managed by AEM. The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on CONEXPO-CON/AGG, visit https://www.conexpoconagg.com.
About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
AEM is the North America-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers with more than 1,000 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports 2.3 million jobs and contributes roughly $316 billion to the economy every year.
