A new payment and mental health survey has been launched by 27 bodies in the UK construction industry, led by BESA and ECA (in association with the Prompt Payment Directory), to understand how poor payment practices are impacting mental health and business wellbeing.

The survey, which is aimed mainly at business owners, Chief Executives, and managers, contains just 12 questions to complete, and will run until Thursday 10 October. Answers are completely confidential.

Survey supporters cover a range of construction activity, including electrical, plumbing, building, scaffolding, roofing, civil engineering, fire safety, painting and decorating, and interiors. They include the National Federation of Builders, SEC Group, and FETA, among others.

Debbie Petford, BESA Head of Legal and Commercial, said: "Poor mental health is bad for wellbeing and bad for business. The survey is an important next step in the campaign to reform retentions and the late payment culture in the industry. It will help us gain an understanding of the human costs of these practices, that are often overlooked."

You can access the survey here.