"The Human Factor: Building a More Supportive and Resilient Construction Workforce" This talk explores the critical intersection of mental health, addiction, and the construction industry. It presents a bold vision for systemic change, empowering individuals facing challenges like homelessness, incarceration, and PTSD through construction training and recovery-supportive workplaces. Learn how the CORE curriculum can provide a pathway to meaningful careers and how a compassionate approach to leadership can transform the industry, benefiting not just workers, but families and communities as a whole. Furthermore, learn why the construction industry should be building cultures built on the principals of accountability, and commitment.