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ABOUT

The British Council for Offices is a membership organisation devoted to research and discussion. Through our publications, events and networking opportunities we provide the platform to debate all aspects of the office sector.

The BCO is the collective voice of the office sector, an interactive forum to inspire the creation of better workplaces for people, business and the planet

Our membership of more than 4,000 is comprehensive. We represent owners, developers, architects, surveyors, managers, occupiers – and many more. From students to seasoned professionals, our members bring many perspectives and levels of experience.

The BCO was founded in 1990 to streamline the office sector. We pioneered a focus on the environment and reducing waste. Since then, our remit has widened. Today, the BCO focuses on all aspects of best practice, from workplace creation and delivery to occupation and evolution.

As thought leaders, we give members a voice and pioneer future thinking of what an office can be. As facilitators, the BCO brings people together to develop their businesses and careers through learning, mentoring and guidance. Our access to unrivalled industry expertise allows us to react quickly, while strategising to create long-term change.

Most importantly, our actions are led by our membership. We listen to their concerns and ambitions, creating publications and events that are relevant and further the conversation. Our goal is to help members magnify their impact on communities, protect our planet and drive best practice in creating the workplaces people desire.

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COMMITTEES AND TEAMS

The BCO is run by a series of committees covering research, the regions, our awards programme and the next generation.
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DIVERSITY, EQUALITY
and INCLUSION

The aim of Wellness Matters is to help the office sector understand what matters in terms of health and wellbeing.
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SPONSORSHIP

As one of the premier award ceremonies in the UK property calendar the BCO Awards delivers real value to its sponsors.
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MENTAL HEALTH

The BCO is dedicated to supporting its members' mental health and wellbeing by providing links to sources of support through networks regionally and centrally. 
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Latest news

July 03, 2026
By BCO Media

BCO heads to Paris in 2027

Between 28 and 30 June 2027 the UK’s best and brightest from across the world of workspace will descent on the city of light for what the BCO intends to be its most sustainable conference yet.
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June 30, 2026
By Samantha McClary

BCO Conference 2026: A CEO’s reflections

The BCO Conference 2026 certainly lived up to its theme of being a Festival of Enlightenment, with an immeasurable amount of takeaways from plenaries, workshops and tours alike.
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June 29, 2026
By BCO Media

EXPERT INSIGHT: How to maintain BCO standards three decades on

BCO member John Robertson, founder of John Robertson Architects, shares his insights on how One Great St Helen’s retrofit has enabled it to continue to deliver excellence
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