New Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) for Mental Health in Construction: What It Means & How to Prepare

In a recorded one-to-one conversation, Jennie and Stuart discuss the new Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) for mental health in the construction industry, produced by the Construction Leadership Council with partners including the University of Warwick and researchers such as Dr. Carla Toro. They explain that the JCOP shifts focus from reactive support (like mental health first aiders and EAPs) toward prevention and risk mitigation, using five hazard clusters and approaches like the hierarchy of controls and the plan-do-check-act cycle. They note generally positive industry feedback, concerns about how it applies beyond tier-one firms, and an expectation to start complying by June 2027. They anticipate procurement, tenders, and client/contractor collaboration will drive adoption, warn against overly ambitious pricing and deadlines pushing burden downstream, and invite viewers to a free 30-minute consultation to discuss what the code means for their business. 00:00 Jen and Stuart Discuss the CLC JCOP for mental health 01:48 Five Hazard Clusters 05:27 June 2027 Deadline 07:27 Client Accountability