News Archive
BCO Design Competition 2012 - register your interest by Monday 19 February
14 Feb 2012
This year's BCO Design Competition, in partnership with Property Week, is set in a fictional plot in Manchester's historic industrial district. Read on to find out more about "The Cotton Quarter" and how to enter.
Does Art Work in the Workplace?
19 Oct 2011
The BCO and International Art Consultants have come together to find out about people's thoughts on art in the workplace. Does the addition of art in a workplace inspire you, is it a valuable business investment or is a waste of time and money?
Games 2012 - Out of Hours Delivery Trials
6 Sep 2011
Transport for London (TfL) are looking for volunteers for a series of out-of-hours delivery trials. Please read on for more information.
Invitation to Tender - Property's Role in Recessionary Times
19 Jan 2009
The BCO wishes to commission an important research study looking at the position and perception of property in corporate balance sheets. This report sets out to debate whether property's role in delivering a profitable and efficient workforce is underestimated in difficult times.
BCO President's Project - we need your help!
7 Nov 2008
Cushman & Wakefield and Davis Langdon are undertaking research on behalf of the British Council for Offices (BCO). The purpose of the research is to better understand the variations in office specification around the world in six key locations:Abu Dhabi / Bangalore / London / Moscow / New York / Shanghai
As part of the research, we are conducting a survey of key market players about their views as to how a Grade A specification office compares with the BCO Specification. Read on for more information about this piece of research and to take part in the survey. . .
The BCO supports the Art and Work Awards 2008
12 Sep 2008
As many members know, the BCO is a supporter of the Art and Work Awards. Presented every two years, the Art and Work Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the use of art in the workplace.
Invitation To Tender - Towards a Zero Carbon Office
1 Apr 2008
The BCO's Environmental Sustainability Committee, led by Mike Beaven of Arup, wishes to commission a new significant research study addressing the question of how we create and occupy low carbon offices in Britain. Please note the deadline for submissions has changed to Monday 28th April at 12.00pm.
Invitation to Tender - Small Power in Offices
17 Mar 2008
The BCO Technical Affairs Committee (TAC), led by Neil Pennell of Land Securities, wishes to commission a significant study into the small power provision of the UK's office sector. The closing date for submissions is 12.00pm on Friday, March 28th.Read on for more information. . .
Invitation to Tender - Occupier Density Study
18 Feb 2008
The BCO is about to commission research into occupier densities, which will be used to inform the next edition of the BCO Specification. This is a very important piece of work and will run alongside a new project on small power loads. Deadline for submissions closed on Monday 3 March at 9am.
Call for entries- 2008 Sustainable City Awards
17 Sep 2007
The British Council for Offices is supporting the City of London Corporation's Sustainability City Awards 2008.Now in their seventh year, these awards are seen as the most prestigious sustainable awards in the UK. They are one of only six feeder schemes for the European Business Awards for the Environment, meaning that all category winners have the chance of international recognition for their efforts.