Best practices for improving emotional well-being inconstruction site teams in Spain
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https://doi.org/10.20868/ade.2026.5715Keywords:
emotional well-being, psychosocial risks, constructions site teams, good practices, occupational healthAbstract
Emotional well-being and psychosocial risks affect the health, safety and performance of construction site teams, which operate under high physical and time demands. This study examines a project developed by Arpada to identify the main risk factors affecting its site technicians, implement good practices and assess their effectiveness after two years. A literature and document review, psychosocial assessment and personal interviews identified workload and work pace, deadline pressure, poor communication, conflict and lack of recognition as the main sources of stress. The measures implemented included excellence circles to improve procedures and share knowledge, clearer definitions of roles and responsibilities, the Flexible Construction Site Project to support work-life balance, an internal conflict-management channel and an annual emotional well-being programme. The second assessment showed improved decision-making, reduced stress related to unclear duties and particularly positive evaluations of flexible working, conflict management and emotional well-being activities. The findings support active well-being management as a strategy for creating healthier, more productive and more humane construction work environments.
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