Launched to mark World Mental Health Day yesterday, the facility includes a reading corner with self-help books, a yoga mat for stretching, a walking pad to enable physical activity, a couch and chair for relaxing, and a speaker to provide music.

The room also features plants to make it inviting, and artwork designed to encourage reflection.

Located within City Building’s headquarters in the Springburn area of Glasgow, the room was built entirely by City Building apprentices while the soft furnishings were created by RSBi, City Building’s manufacturing arm.

The organisation’s joint trade union committee donated £600 to help fund its creation.

Frank McCafferty, executive director at City Building, said: “We are incredibly proud of our wellness room. It offers a safe space for people to unwind, relax and simply take time out for themselves if they need to decompress amid a busy day.

“Should they require further support, there is information encouraging them to get in touch with colleagues who can help.

“What’s truly unique is that it was delivered by our apprentices, encouraging them to consider their own and others’ mental health needs and hopefully forging a special connection with the wellness room.

“I’d also like to thank our trades unions colleagues for their financial support. It is quite the achievement both for City Building and the wider construction industry.”

Thomas Glavin, chair of the joint trade union committee at City Building, said: “Preventing stress and promoting good mental health at work’ is a priority for us all and supports our values and our workforce.”