Why the PM is right to place science and research at the heart of the Industrial Strategy

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Now is the time for the construction sector to invest in science and research, argues BRE's director of sustainability Martin Townsend

On first read, the Prime Minister's recent Industrial Strategy speech covered many key elements, including architecture and construction. Perhaps written as a crowd pleaser with something for everyone,...

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