NUCA Pledges Open Industry Discussions to Prevent Suicide

Pledging to deliver a welcoming environment to its members' employees, executives of the United States utility construction industry and the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) joined other associations and organizations on Feb. 7 at the Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) Construction Conference in Orlando, Florida, in signing a joint proclamation to reduce construction industry suicides. “One death by suicide is one too many,” says NUCA CEO Doug Carlson. “With this signed pledge, NUCA will take the lead in our industry to provide an optimal environment to encourage the employees of our members to discuss their mental health struggles without fear or