CONSTRUCTIONS MILITARY TREK
In support of Mental Health 4th & 5th November 2025
Lest we forget.
Remember the fallen but do not forget the living.
Churchill’s tribute
“So much owed, by so many to so few.” The Battle of Britain.
Vinci flying the flag.
Back: Aaron, Chris, Leanne, Lee, Paul. Front: Harry & Ben.
Why we are trekking.
Over 7,000 construction operatives have died by suicide in the UK over the last decade....!
2022 CIOB mental health study.
Final pictures.
Back: Leanne, Lee, Paul. Front: Harry & Ben.
Before the hurricane.
The fighters sharing a picture at RAF High Wycombe.
Focused.
Harry Reeves & Ben King from Pyramid Scaffolding are in the zone.
Chris Drubes of Vinci looking focused too.
...others more relaxed.
Leanne Boxall taking it all in her stride, like every good QS.
Looking forward to the 42 mile trek over 2 days.
...and they’re off.
Steve with Harry of Pyramid Scaffolding & Aaron of Vinci keen to get going,
Stride by stride.
Leanne Boxall and Chris Drube perfecting synchronised walking.
Harry Reeves sharing a joke with Ben King along the way.
Up here for thinking.
Down there for dancing.
Steve demonstrating his miltary marching skills. One, two.
Aaron.
Leanne.
RAF Benson
The second military base on the trek, and time for a rest by the blue Spitfire.
Time to reflect.
.
..and photobomb!
Danny seems to have found something amusing. Whatever it is, he’s keeping it to himself.
87% of workers in the built environment experience anxiety, 70% suffer from depression, and 26% have had suicidal thoughts.
Sport & exercise are powerful tools for mental health, acting as natural mood boosters. Endorphins, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Every construction business should provide sporting opportunities for their operatives, to help address the problem of poor mental health in the construction sector.
Where are they?
The mild Autumn weather is missing something. Where can they be?
...in the pub.
Steve & Ben giving the countryside a miss to top up on refreshments.
Smiles go miles.
We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh. Mark Twain
First Aaron....
It’s catching.
...then Lee.
Something I said?
...Kev too.
It must be the Bingo...!
Everyone’s a winner...! A few Jokes, the noisy tap of a glass
and our own bingo lingo *cough*
Well, not everyone.
Steve refused to share his bingo win, claiming he was wrapping it as a Xmas present.
Time for bed.
Much needed sleep after a long day, a game of Bingo & a few drinks.
More Sleep = improved Mental Health.
Well you wouldn’t run tools without charging them, your brain’s no different.
Early start.
Support driving needs a full belly.
...on a full English.
Danny made sure he wasn’t missing his Breakfast
We had a roll.
Vinci’s Chris Drube and Aaron Robbins sharing breakfast on the go.
...and Coffee.
Back on the road.
Ben.
Harry.
Harry, the reservist with the obligatory moustache. Suits you sir.
Chris.
Lee.
Katy.
Michael.
Steve.
It was this big; honest.
To construction workers size really does matter.
Okay, this big.
Now this is where you need a QS, to make sure it all adds up.
Lee’s confused?
Well, it’s not exaggeration if you believe it.
The end is near.
Mark & Chris leading us through Sandhurst.
Another couple of miles in the grounds of Sandhurst Military Academy.
...and the pain barrier.
Great effort lads.
We made it.
Just like that .
A Tommy Cooper impression and Alex gets in front of the camera for change.
The support team made it too.
We’re all in it together. (But it’s nice & toastie & a lot easier on the legs in the van).
..and the film crew
Will and Alex play an important part in the Construction Sport events.
Challenge Complete.
Sandhurst
Military Academy
Despite the fading light, we managed to get some pictures of this amazing place.
Chris counted ten.
Chris Morley making sure we were all accounted for.
Better check.
Chris, Michael & Ben wondering where Rachel Riley is when you need her...!
Mental health issues are four times more prevalent in construction than within the general population.
Great team spirit.
Lee Butterkiss & Aaron Robins (top) with Danny Blundell and Michael Demetrious.
Steve with the Vinci team, Pyramid Scaffold Design and First Response - standing to attention.
Great job team.
Construction workers are more likely to die by suicide than they are from dangerous falls from height.
Collaboration.
Danny of First Response has sponsored Construction Sport since the start.
Together
can make a difference
Well done team Vinci..!
Paul Cottam, managing director of Vinci Facilities, arrives to congratulate his team & everyone who took part.
Great job Steve.
Steve & the Vinci team did a fantastic job to raise awareness of mental health in construction.
...and that’s a wrap.
Great to see so many take part and nobody try to duck the event *cough*.
Sport & exercise are powerful tools for mental health, acting as natural mood boosters. Endorphins, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
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