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Human Side of Construction

Angelo Suntres
Leadership
Construction Industry
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Psychological Safety
Construction
Mentorship
Safety
Communication
Ellisdon
Workforce Development
Labor Shortage
Generational Differences
Leadership In Construction
Knowledge Transfer
Construction Industry Culture
Neurodiversity
Retention
Mental Wellness
University Of Toronto

Helping construction leaders improve the human experience in the industry. humansideofconstruction.substack.com

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Buildforce Canada projects 2029 as the peak year for non-residential construction investment — the busiest building stretch in a generation. It arrives in the middle of a retirement wave that removes 139,000 experienced workers, about 20% of the non-... more

Angelo sits down with James Boseley, Trades Lead at Pain BC, whose 25+ years in the oil field and heavy equipment work ended with a nine-foot fall that shattered his heel, broke his hip and leg, and herniated his discs. James worked through those inj... more

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A new University of Toronto study of Ontario electricians found that apprentices are six times more likely to intend to leave the trade than licensed journeypersons — and that burnout, despite affecting one in three workers, didn’t predict who was pl... more

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Organizational psychologist and former licensed therapist Melissa Doman joins Angelo to unpack why construction’s mental health efforts are stuck in an awareness phase — and what it actually takes to move past it. They dig into why manager training u... more

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James Boseley
Trades lead at Pain BC
Pain BC
Episode: Ep.19 - The Real Cost of Sucking It Up
Melissa Doman
Organizational psychologist, former mental health therapist, founder of The Workplace Mental Health Method, author
The Workplace Mental Health Method
Episode: Ep.17 - Awareness to Action on Mental Health
Leighann Harrison
Director of HR and part owner at Core Mechanical; psychologist by training; certified coach
Core Mechanical
Episode: Ep.15 - Building Culture From the Inside
Kris Lengieza
Field COO at Procore
Procore
Episode: Ep.13 - The Real State of AI in Construction
Trevor Botkin
Red Seal carpenter, 30-year construction veteran, advocate for mental health and recovery
MusterPoint, Canadian Men's Health Foundation, ICBA
Episode: Ep.11 - Recovery Out Loud
Ed DeAngelis
Owner, EDA Contractors
EDA Contractors
Episode: Ep.9 - Humanity as a Strategy
Josh Vitale
Former high voltage journeyman, lineman turned superintendent, wellness advocate and co-founder of Project Built
Project Built
Episode: Ep.7 - Wake Up - Awareness Doesn't Save Lives
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
Project Superintendent at Hensel Phelps
Hensel Phelps
Episode: Ep.5 - What Psychological Safety Actually Looks Like in Construction
Patrick Murphy
Executive Vice President at Florida's largest general contractor; founder and CEO of Togal AI; former congressman
Coastal Construction / Togal AI
Episode: Ep.3 - AI, Estimating, and the Future of Pre-Construction w/ Patrick Murphy

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Angelo Suntres
Host of The Human Side of Construction with a focus on people-first leadership and culture in construction.

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Ep.19 - The Real Cost of Sucking It Up
Q: How did you get through the period of hardship and what can leaders do to support others facing similar struggles?
Advocate for yourself, seek available resources (like Pain BC and Workers' Advisors), and connect with programs that offer practical help (coaching, therapy, pain education). Leaders should acknowledge pain as a real issue, provide pathways to assistance, and avoid punitive responses to workers seeking help.
Ep.19 - The Real Cost of Sucking It Up
Q: What would you tell a company leader about improving their approach to workers dealing with pain and mental health?
Sit back and listen first; create space for employees to share what they're experiencing. Build trust, normalize talking about pain, and ensure reporting doesn't cost people their pay or jobs. This can unlock more honest conversations and safer on-site practices.
Ep.15 - Building Culture From the Inside
Q: Why is it important to view mental health as an operational issue and not just a wellness program?
Because mental health directly affects performance, safety, and retention. Treating it as an operational concern ensures resources, training, and processes are integrated into daily workflows, improving presenteeism, absenteeism, and overall project outcomes.
Ep.15 - Building Culture From the Inside
Q: How did Leighann's background in psychology influence her approach to HR in a trades company?
Her psychology training informed a coaching-oriented, human-centered HR approach that emphasizes dialogue, wellbeing, and culture as core business levers rather than just compliance. This leads to deeper conversations, mentorship, and a shift from transactional HR to strategic people development.
Ep.11 - Recovery Out Loud
Q: Do you think construction causes these issues?
No. The data shows correlation but not causation; many workers come into the industry with preexisting vulnerabilities, and the work site can amplify them, highlighting the need for targeted support rather than attributing problems to the occupation itself.

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A field-focused series centered on human-centric leadership in construction, with a throughline of psychological safety, culture, and worker wellbeing. Episodes increasingly explore how leadership behavior, mentorship, and systemic practices shape safety, retention, and productivity on job sites, often pairing practical on-site tactics with broader industry transformation. Notable threads include mental health advocacy, knowledge transfer, and AI-assisted productivity, all framed around building healthier, more effective construction organizations. The show frequently features practitioners and leaders from large contractors and trade organizations, offering real-world lessons for improving culture, safety, and people-first leadership in a ... more

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2. Melissa Doman
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