Travis Perkins and Tarmac complete Big Brew tour

Travis Perkins and Tarmac Blue Circle have completed their nationwide tour of the Band of Builders’ Big Brew initiative.

More than 30 Travis Perkins branches hosted Big Brew events in 2025. The initiative was designed to provide a safe space for construction workers and tradespeople to take a break, talk openly about any mental health challenges they face and encourage conversation.

A recent survey showed 73% of construction workers are affected by mental illness, with 7,000 having committed suicide over the last 10 years.

Richard Lavin, managing director of Travis Perkins and who attended the Northampton Big Brew branch event, commented: “We are proud to have partnered with Tarmac to host this vital tour this year.

“The statistics around the mental health challenges facing construction workers and tradespeople are stark and we have a duty of care to ensure our customers – and indeed our colleagues – are equipped with the information to assist them and their families as and when they need it.

“Band of Builders does a fantastic job in general, and with the Big Brew we are thrilled to have been able to amplify their crucial message to even more construction workers this year.”