The Soft as Steel podcast discusses suicide prevention in the construction industry with Cal Byer, Vice President of Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing at Holmes Murphy and Associates. Byer highlights the importance of mental health and suicide prevention as a source of sustainable competitive advantage in the industry. He notes that the industry has a multi-generational workforce, and that it has not always been popular to express care for employees. However, he sees a positive shift in the industry, with more companies recognizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Byer also discusses the importance of love, inclusion, and social justice in the workplace and the need for soft skills.