News
National Lawn Tennis Centre wins 'Best of the Best' at the BCO Awards
8 Oct 2008
The National Lawn Tennis Centre in Roehampton, South West London, designed by Hopkins Architects, has won 'Best of the Best' award at the BCO Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday 7 October 2008.
1 October 2008 marks the roll out of EPCs to all buildings
30 Sep 2008
From October 2008 all buildings whenever sold, built or rented will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
BCO asks do we turn it up or keep it cool?
25 Sep 2008
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has responded to former RIBA president, Jack Pringle's, rallying calls at the BCO Dublin Conference in 2006 that it revise its recommendations for office temperatures upwards in the summer months from 22°C to an increased temperature of 24°C to save on energy consumption and ultimately help tackle global warming.
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 Friday 28 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.