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The leading forum for the UK’s office sector. Through discussion, research and innovation, BCO members shape the workplace of the future.

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UK-wide events

From our annual conference to regional activities, our events provide a forum for members to collaborate.

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The British Council for offices

The leading forum for the UK’s office sector. Through discussion, research and innovation, BCO members shape the workplace of the future.

The British Council for Offices is a membership organisation devoted to research and discussion. Our research, events and networking opportunities provide the platform to debate all aspects of the office sector.

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The BCO’s publications and guides cover all aspects of the office. They provide the foundation of how our members learn about industry developments, share knowledge and transfer best practice.

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The BCO is proud to host a varied calendar of events across the UK. They provide an opportunity for our members to come together, learn, share best practice and inspire industry-wide change.

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The BCO's membership is broad. Members range from those who construct and design office space to those who manage it, occupy it and provide professional services.

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From about 2012 to 2017 I was involved in the national judging process for the BCO Awards, and I found it really rewarding and stimulating. This experience also helped with my day job, giving me a chance to play an active part celebrating best-in-class offices and in broadening people’s horizons on what good looks like. There’s a real social side to the BCO too. The annual conference is a great place to network and learn from the experiences of over 800 people from across the industry all at once. The quality of the talks and the impressive range of speakers are a real testament to the work of all those involved in curating one of the key events in the industry calendar.

Peter Crowther, Partner at HERE

The BCO plays a key role in facilitating collaboration across the office sector. Vitally, they give a platform for occupier voices, ensuring that developers and designers have end-users front of mind when delivering great workplaces. With the property sector continuing to change at pace, having access to a network like the BCO is a great way to discuss and debate effective approaches to key challenges, including research and debate across office utilisation, sustainability, social purpose, workplace experience and strategies for providing best-in-class amenities.

Andy McBain, Head of Future of Workspace & Design at NatWest

The BCO’s regional committees provide an excellent way for the industry to gain a greater understanding of the changes taking place across different UK markets. A key highlight is the wide variety of events held by the regional committees for main and NextGen members across the year. These are always fun, memorable and thought provoking. The events I have attended in Scotland have been a wonderful way to debate best practices and explore the role of offices in not only giving occupiers the best possible spaces to work but also in driving the growth of regional cities such as Glasgow.

Gillian Stewart, Director of Interior Design and Workplace Strategy at MLA

Being a member of the BCO’s NextGen community has been extremely valuable for my career. Through the BCO’s networks, I’ve made new connections in the industry that I wouldn’t have otherwise. The NextGen platform gives you new perspectives on the sector and enables you to develop your own voice as a leader in the industry. Whether you come to building tours, enter the Ideas Competition, or join a bike ride, there is something for everyone to engage with.  The NextGen Ideas Competition is the highlight of the year, giving members the chance to showcase their creativity and vision for the future outside a traditional project. Alongside the NextGen Awards, it helps to celebrate the best and brightest, as well as showcasing breakthrough talent in the industry.

Oliver Hall, Partner, Architect and Head of Sustainability at Make Architects

From about 2012 to 2017 I was involved in the national judging process for the BCO Awards, and I found it really rewarding and stimulating. This experience also helped with my day job, giving me a chance to play an active part celebrating best-in-class offices and in broadening people’s horizons on what good looks like. There’s a real social side to the BCO too. The annual conference is a great place to network and learn from the experiences of over 800 people from across the industry all at once. The quality of the talks and the impressive range of speakers are a real testament to the work of all those involved in curating one of the key events in the industry calendar.

Peter Crowther, Partner at HERE

The BCO plays a key role in facilitating collaboration across the office sector. Vitally, they give a platform for occupier voices, ensuring that developers and designers have end-users front of mind when delivering great workplaces. With the property sector continuing to change at pace, having access to a network like the BCO is a great way to discuss and debate effective approaches to key challenges, including research and debate across office utilisation, sustainability, social purpose, workplace experience and strategies for providing best-in-class amenities.

Andy McBain, Head of Future of Workspace & Design at NatWest

COMMITTEES AND TEAMS

The BCO is run by a series of committees covering research, the regions, our awards programme and the next generation.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY
and INCLUSION

The BCO champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, broadening the office sector and promoting participation from all backgrounds.
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SPONSORSHIP

As one of the premier award ceremonies in the UK property calendar the BCO Awards delivers real value to its sponsors.
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MENTAL HEALTH

The BCO is dedicated to supporting its members' mental health and wellbeing by providing links to sources of support through networks regionally and centrally. 
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Latest news

June 19, 2025
By BCO Media

Chancellor’s £15bn local transport boost is just the ticket for unlocking regional office development

The £15.6bn earmarked for local transport by Rachel Reeves last week is a welcome intervention that will have impacts beyond those set out in the Spending Review. It is not just about moving people; it is a strategic investment in our urban centres that has the potential to spur economic growth through regional office investment. […]
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May 19, 2025
By BCO Media

BCO crowns Scotland’s best workplaces for 2025

Scotland’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with British Council for Offices’ Awards going to five buildings across the country.
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May 12, 2025
By BCO Media

BCO celebrates South of England and South Wales’s best workplaces

Seven winning projects point the way to the future of workplaces in the capital and beyond.
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