Today's trending news from the construction industry - 13/06
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#1. Major new housing developments on horizon as approvals rise
While the housing market is suffering a slowdown right now, the prospects for major new housing developments have brightened spectacularly in recent months, reports Glenigan.
#2. Poor mental health puts thousands in construction at risk
More than 150,000 construction workers may be suffering in silence from common mental health problems figures from the Mental Health Foundation reveal today -?the start of Men’s Health Week.
#3. ￡800M construction works framework launches
NEPO has launched an ￡800m construction framework to support the North East and UK's infrastructure ambitions.
#4. ￡250m Trafford City water resort design revised
Plans to build the UK’s first city-based well-being resort in Manchester have been revised for a third time.
#5. UK needs to build 24 more farms to meet government’s 2030 offshore wind targets
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A leading offshore wind technology manufacturer has stated that in order to meet power capacity targets of reaching net zero by 2030 set by government, the UK needs to build 24 new farms over the next seven years.
#6. Connell Brothers to demolish Leeds twin towers
Connell Brothers have been appointed to demolish the dilapidated Highways tower blocks and maisonettes in Killingbeck, Leeds.
#7. Cookstown cement plant gets ￡6m upgrade
Northern Ireland cement producer Cemcor has invested ￡6m already this year in improvements at its Cookstown Works.
#8. Objections over HS2 construction route for Stone
People living near planned HS2 construction works have voiced concerns their area could be used for site access.
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