Research Reports
BCO Research Publications Available
29 May 2008
BCO members can download copies of all our publications for free (excluding the BCO Best Practise Guides). View the complete list of publications below.
Occupier Satisfaction Index 2008
28 May 2008
The second edition of this index and opinion survey to measure satisfaction amongst occupiers of commercial property in the UK.
Workplace Case Studies: The Environment Agency - Thames Regional Head Office
14 May 2008
This report is another in our series of extended case studies from the BCO report, ICT and Offices: Practised realities and their business benefits?
Environmental Briefing Note: Carbon Offsetting
29 Apr 2008
The first paper in the new series of environmental briefing notes commissioned by the BCO's Environmental Sustainability Group.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
5 Mar 2008
An updated introduction to energy performance certificates, display energy certificates and air conditional inspections as required by the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) which includes details of the transitional arrangements.
24 degrees
21 Feb 2008
A study into the potential for operating an office at 24 degrees during the summer months.
Workplace Case Studies: Marks and Spencer, Grand Union Case Study
3 Dec 2007
Extended case studies from the BCO report, ICT and Offices: Practised realities and their business benefits?
BCO Guide to Post-Occupancy Evaluation
27 Nov 2007
This new BCO Guide examines the benefits of the Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE).
Can greenery make commercial buildings more green?
3 Oct 2007
Can the use of vegetation in, on and around commercial buildings lead to specific environmental sustainability benefits?
Designed to Work
11 Sep 2007
Open House, the architecture education organisation, has joined forces with the British Council for Offices to create Designed to Work, an exciting new initiative to showcase excellence in workspace design and to advocate what makes good design for the workplace.