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Membership

The BCO's membership is drawn from those who occupy office space, and those professional organisations and people who design, build, and manage office space.

Top 10 reasons to get involved

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/1.jpgBECOME PART OF A POWERFUL COMMUNITY
Join over 1,500 like-minded individuals, representing 646 organisations, all with one aim - to improve the quality of Britain's offices! Membership of the BCO is drawn from those who occupy office space and those professionals who design, build and manage it.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/2.jpgMAKE CONNECTIONS
All members receive a copy of our annual Members' Handbook, providing direct access to the entire membership.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/3.jpgACCESS RESEARCH FOR FREE
Download the BCO research library for FREE at: www.bco.org.uk/research. By making our research available online we have saved members a total of £471.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/4.jpghttp://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/saving_471.jpgLOG IN TO BCO DIGITAL
The Research Portal was launched in May 2009 and is a web-based information system increasing the accessibility to all BCO research, alongside peer reviewed external research. Members only can gain access to this valuable resource.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/5.jpgBEAT THE RUSH AT OUR EVENTS
BCO events range from small seminars and technical tours to our flagship Annual Conference and Awards Dinner. With nearly 6,000 attendees a year at 40+ events, BCO members can take advantage of generous discounts, a priority booking system and invitations to exclusive members' only events.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/6.jpgSHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE BCO
Influence the work we do and the directions we take as Britain's largest forum for discussion and debate of issues affecting the office sector. Members can get involved through:

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/Quote_Neil_Usher.jpg- Board of Management, get elected at our AGM.
- Research Committees, these seven committees cover all aspects of the office sector and lead our research programme.
- BCO Awards Programme, put forward one of your projects for our prestigious awards or volunteer to become a judge.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/7.jpgGAIN INSIGHT INTO LOCAL MARKET TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
A well established network of Regional Chapters offer additional meeting points, including our new Regional Awards Events and technical tours to local projects.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/8.jpgRAISE YOUR PROFILE
The BCO offers various options to raise your profile amongst the wider membership. Opportunities range from a link on www.bco.org.uk through to sponsorship, advertising and a chance  to put forward one of your projects to host a technical tour.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/9.jpgSAVE MONEY
BCO members benefit from discounts on our market leading Best Practice Guides and events. These discounts save members an estimated £350.http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/saving_35_.jpg

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/1_.jpgNETWORKING, NETWORKING, AND MORE NETWORKING!
BCO events are held all over the country and offer great networking opportunities. Get involved and share knowledge and experience with your peers from other organisations.

http://www.bco.org.uk/uploaded/Quote_Terry_Farrell.jpg Find out who's recently joined the BCO
Download the list of new members here.

BCO New Members - Autumn 2009 (download as a pdf)