News
BCO reaches the 1,500 member milestone
22 Jul 2008
Membership of the BCO continues to rise and our diversity of members from across the commercial property sector is, as always, one of the unique aspects of the British Council for Offices.
Nick Ridley's appointed BCO President 2008-09
16 Jul 2008
Nick Ridley, Executive Director of Colliers CRE, has been appointed President of the British Council for Offices (BCO) for 2008-09 at the BCO's AGM on Tuesday 15 July 2008, at The Willis Building, 51 Lime Street, London EC3M 7DQ.
BCO announces changes to the 2009 Awards programme
8 Jul 2008
In 2009 the British Council for Offices will be introducing Regional Award Presentations. This will provide all entrants with the opportunity to gain recognition within their region before continuing on to compete with other regions at the National Awards in October 2009.Due to these changes the deadline for entries will be on 27 November 2008.
BURA Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration 2008 - Entry period closing soon!
28 May 2008
Do you know any project that represents best practice in regeneration?The BURA Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration 2008 are now open for entries. It is free to enter and anyone from any sector can submit an entry.
BCO President addresses Russian Conference on the BCO Specification
27 May 2008
Not all eyes were on the football in Moscow last week (May 2008); as well as the final of the Champions League, the city was also hosting the IM Commercial Property Conference on 'A' class office development in Russia (Friday 23 May). Gordon Carey, president of the BCO, was invited as keynote speaker.
Carbon offsetting: can't see the wood for the trees?
20 May 2008
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has issued a briefing note on the benefits and pitfalls of carbon offsetting in order to clear up confusion in the property industry.
Energy Performance Certificates: Don't Kid Yourself
13 May 2008
In April 2008, Building Magazine and the BCO collaborated to find out exactly what BCO members think of the introduction of EPCs into the Commercial Property Industry.Thomas Lane reports back in Issue 17 of 2008.
Occupier Density Study
14 Apr 2008
The BCO has commissioned a research study to examine current densities of occupation in office buildings. The output from the study will inform the next version of the BCO Guide to Best Practice in the Specification of Office Buildings.Pringle Brandon Consulting, have been appointed to carry out this study and will be aiming to create and analyse a comprehensive sample of data on occupancy practice.
BCO announces the third edition of Skyline magazine
3 Mar 2008
In June 2008 the third edition of Skyline will be produced by Property Week and Building, in association with the BCO. Skyline will cover the latest developments in the commercial offices sector from design and construction through to letting and accommodation, picking up highlights of the BCO Annual Conference 2008 in Brussels and BCO research topics.