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The BCO's membership is broad. Members range from those who construct and design office space to those who manage it, occupy it and provide professional services.

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Become a member

The BCO’s mission is to provide thought leadership and best practice in all issues related to the creation and use of office space – through its research, awards and conference and extensive events programme.

Thanks to our members, the BCO delivers industry-leading projects, a regional and national awards programme and a library of research reports. Their efforts mean that, year after year, office space across the country has increased in both quality and value. If you’re considering becoming a member of the BCO, read on to find out more about how to join.

HOW TO JOIN

The BCO has a range of membership categories. No matter your location, your career stage or the size of your business, you can benefit from membership.

The fee you pay to be a member varies depending on whether you are the first person to join from your organisation and where you are located. A lower fee applies to SMEs and occupiers, as well as organisations such as educational institutions, charities and government.

Our discounted NextGen membership is aimed at supporting the development of the younger generations. Students undertaking a relevant course are able to benefit from free membership.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Join a powerful community of more than 4,000 like-minded individuals from more than 700 organisations, all driven to push the quality of Britain’s offices

  • Access to the BCO’s wealth of publications and guides

  • The chance to attend events across the UK, as well as our annual conference

  • Networking and office tours 

networking, networking and more networking!

BCO events are held all over the country and offer great networking opportunities. Get involved and share knowledge and experience with your peers from other organisations.

Download the BCO membership flyers:

Find the right membership level for you and your business.

FIND THE RIGHT MEMBERSHIP

The following annual subscription rates will be effective from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026 and are subject to UK VAT.

Use the simple step-by-step decision tree to the right to find the right membership for you and your business.

Download a full description of the BCO Membership Categories and Rates from the link below.

https://www.bco.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BCO-Membership-Categories-and-Rates-Explained.pdf

Are you an occupier or do you work for educational organisation / Charity / Central or Local Government?
Are you a sole practitioner?
Does your organisation have 50 employees or fewer?
Does your organisation already have a BCO member ?
Are you based entirely outside of the UK?
Does your Organisation have an office in the London & South East** region
Does your Organisation already have a BCO member ?
Are you 35 years of age or under ?
Does your organisation already have a BCO member ?
Are you 35 years of age or under ?

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