The Prince of Wales quizzed construction workers about their mental health during their lunch break when he visited a major building site in the capital.William chatted to a group of carpenters and a supervisor when he visited their on-site canteen after touring the development in a hard-hat, high visibility jacket and protective glasses.Construction workers face a higher risk of suicide than those from other sectors, with rates in the industry more than three times higher than the national aver

The Prince of Wales quizzed construction workers about their mental health during their lunch break when he visited a major building site in the capital.William chatted to a group of carpenters and a supervisor when he visited their on-site canteen after touring the development in a hard-hat, high visibility jacket and protective glasses.Construction workers face a higher risk of suicide than those from other sectors, with rates in the industry more than three times higher than the national average, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.Global construction firm Mace is building the project for Microsoft and William heard about initiatives the firm is running in partnership with Mates In Mind, a leading UK charity raising awareness and addressing the stigma of poor mental health.It is thought a range of issues contribute to poor mental health on building sites, from workers employed away from home and so left isolated, pressure from construction deadlines, and the ma