Building a belonging culture in construction

Tight budgets, tighter deadlines, and work that's hard on the body. Construction asks a lot of people. That's why the crew around you matters.

A crew that feels like a team is more likely to get the job done, stay strong under pressure, and have a good day at work while they're at it. Dr Fiona Crichton, Groov's Chief Science Officer, and Andrew Feeney, an Auckland-based builder and researcher, bring together the science and the site experience on how belonging gets built.

They'll talk about how to set the tone on site, and how to deal with repeated mistakes in a way that keeps the focus on the fix, not the blame. They'll also cover how to spot when a mate is struggling and start a conversation that helps, how to keep people connected when crews change from job to job, and why the everyday stuff, like a proper chat at smoko or good-natured banter, keeps a crew tight.

Whether you're running a site, part of a crew, or got a tradie in your life, this one's for you.