At Aquarian Cladding Systems, we believe mental wellbeing deserves the same focus as physical safety. It isn’t a topic to raise once and then set aside. It’s something we build into the way we work every day.
In our video Building Mental Health into Everyday Work, Managing Director Jazz Rigden and Mental Health Champion Emma Gilbert share how we’ve made mental health part of our culture, what it means to our people, and the difference it has made to our business.
Why Mental Health Deserves Daily Attention
Mental health is not a checkbox. It needs to be part of everyday life at work. Jazz explains how consistent initiatives and open conversations have created real, lasting change across the company.
The People Driving Change
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Jazz Rigden (Managing Director): Reflects on how supporting mental health has strengthened the business.
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Emma Gilbert (Project Delivery Coordinator and Mental Health Champion): Talks about what stepping into this role has meant for her personally and professionally, and how it has shaped the way we work together.
Actions That Create Impact
We’ve taken practical steps to embed wellbeing:
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Appointing a dedicated Mental Health Champion.
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Encouraging open conversations across teams.
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Making support visible and accessible to everyone.
The Results We’re Seeing
Our people feel supported, valued, and heard. That has led to stronger engagement, fewer absences, and a more positive working environment. The change is not just felt—it’s measurable in the way the business performs.
Why This Matters for Construction
Workplace stress and isolation are common in construction and manufacturing. By making mental health part of our daily operations, we’ve shown that it benefits both people and performance. It’s an approach the wider industry can learn from.
Recognition for Leadership
We’re proud that Emma has been nominated for the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards. It’s well-earned recognition of the difference she has made, both at Aquarian and beyond.
Watch the Video
Hear it directly from Jazz and Emma: Watch on YouTube
By talking openly, taking action, and keeping the conversation alive, we’re showing that mental health is as much a part of building a business as the materials we supply.