UK Green Building Council seeks fresh ideas with launch of 'Innovation Lab' workshops

Michael Holder
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Marks and Spencers and Land Securities are lead partners on new initiative, which aims to spark innovation in green building sector

The UK Green Building Council has held its first 'Innovation Lab' session aimed at bringing businesses together to tackle sustainability challenges in the built environment, the organisation announced...

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