At MZ Construction, Everything we Build Starts with a Foundation.

Whether we’re framing a new structure, installing ceilings, or coordinating complex commercial renovations, the success of the project depends on what happens at the base. If the foundation is strong, everything built on top of it can stand the test of time.

The same idea applies to the people who build those projects.

Construction is one of the toughest industries there is. The work demands physical endurance, mental focus, and the ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions. Long days, demanding schedules, and physically intense work are simply part of the job.

But those pressures also come with real health challenges for the industry…

Studies from the CDC and other occupational health groups show that construction workers experience significantly higher rates of substance misuse and suicide than many other professions.

In fact, research has found that suicide rates in construction are nearly four times higher than the national average, and addiction rates are nearly double those of many other industries.

These statistics aren’t just numbers—they highlight the reality of an industry where stress, fatigue, injury, and isolation can take a real toll.

At MZ Construction, we are addressing these challenges in-part with Stronger Together, our company-wide wellness initiative designed to support the physical and mental health of our team.

Through Stronger Together—and the FORTIFYthePACK mission, which honors the memory of our teammate Tony Pack—we aim to foster a culture where looking out for one another is just as important as the work we do on site.

In construction, the truth is simple: STRONG CREWS BUILD STRONG PROGECTS.

How the “Build the Base” Challenge Works

A Look Inside Our Stronger Together Initiative

One of the ways we bring the Stronger Together philosophy to life is through seasonal wellness challenges designed to encourage small, consistent improvements to everyday habits.

Our first challenge of 2026 is called Build the Base, and it focuses on a simple goal:

30 minutes of healthy activity each day for 21 days.

Participants log their activity in the Challenge Hound app and complete 21 consecutive days to qualify to win. To top the charts however, participants will need to be making real changes in their daily habits: The Habit Swap Bonus awards extra points for replace an unhealthy habit with a healthy one.

Building Stronger Crews

Construction is built on teamwork, resilience, and showing up for one another.

That same spirit carries into the Stronger Together initiative. Whether it’s through wellness challenges, recovery services like in-house massage and acupuncture, or simply encouraging better daily habits, the goal is always the same: To support the people who make this company what it is.

At MZ Construction, we know that when individuals grow stronger, the entire team grows stronger with them.

And in the end, there truly is no award for doing it alone.

If you are interested in getting your team involved in our wellness initiative or want to learn more about Stronger Together contact us today at shannonr@mzconstruction.com

If you or someone you know are in crisis please visit https://www.osha.gov/preventingsuicides to get help now.

Industry statistics referenced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health regarding mental health and substance use in the construction workforce.