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UChapter2
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Empowering clients and the greater Bluebeam community to get the most out of Bluebeam Revu.
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Lea RummelAssoc. DBIA®, LEED® Green Associate™ Electrical Estimator & Mental Health AdvocateLea Rummel is an electrical estimator at Rudolph and Sletten where she’s making a powerful impact beyond preconstruction. While leading the company’s Mental Health Awareness Committee, Lea has spearheaded a range of wellness initiatives. From organizing training for both field and office staff to developing an online hub for employee mental health resources, she’s shifting awareness into action. Lea also creates digital content that shines a light on mental health challenges unique to the construction industry, fostering a culture of vulnerability and resilience. Her advocacy has earned her a role as a subject matter expert for the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Foreman Development Series, where she launched and taught the first module on mental health and suicide awareness. Driven by her own journey with mental illness and the loss of her mother, Lea brings empathy, courage, and authenticity to her mission: to change the conversation around mental health and build a stronger, more compassionate industry for everyone.
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: May 04 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Building Up Mental Health in the Construction Industry
A Behind the Build Session to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month
The construction industry invests heavily in physical safety, but mental health is a conversation that is still evolving.
This Behind the Build session takes a different approach from our typical workflow and Bluebeam-focused topics, focusing instead on something that impacts every jobsite, every team, and every company.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, construction continues to rank among the highest industries for suicide rates. This session will explore the current state of mental health in construction, helping to break down stigma through real stories, open conversation, and practical insight.
We will also share actionable steps companies and leaders can take to begin building a culture that supports mental health, not just in policy, but in everyday practice.
This session is designed for contractors, project managers, estimators, and industry leaders who want to better understand the challenges facing their teams and take meaningful steps forward.
About the Behind the Build Webinar Series
Behind the Build is a webinar series hosted by UChapter2 where industry experts share practical insights from across the design and construction industry.
Sessions cover topics ranging from digital workflows and estimating strategies to jobsite safety, leadership, and the human side of construction.
Each webinar focuses on ideas professionals can apply immediately to improve productivity and collaboration.
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