Safety
The Power of Mental-Health Awareness in the Construction Industry
Despite advances in awareness, prevention, intervention and treatment, talking about mental health conditions and suicide prevention is a difficult topic among construction workers.
By Todd Lofgren
November 10, 2021
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by Todd Lofgren
Todd Lofgren oversees Skanska USA Building’s Greater Philadelphia Area operations, including setting its strategic direction and overseeing the region’s account management team which leads customer and stakeholder relationships in Delaware, Southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Under Todd’s leadership, Skanska has solidified its role as a top provider of construction for healthcare, life sciences, retail and higher education facilities. Todd joined Skanska in 2000. Prior to Skanska, Todd served as a Project Engineer at Parsons Engineering & Science. Todd received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Penn State University.
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