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July 10, 2025
By BCO Media

BCO report calls for new approach to space planning as office use reaches critical shift

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has published new research revealing a fundamental shift in how UK offices are used, with major implications for developers, investors and occupiers. The report, authored by Nigel Oseland of Workplace Unlimited, shows that the long-standing benchmark of 80% office utilisation may no longer be fit for purpose. Post-pandemic data […]
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July 01, 2025
By BCO Media

Helen Hare elected president of the British Council for Offices

Helen Hare, director of projects at GPE, has been elected president of the British Council for Offices (BCO) with immediate effect. She succeeds Peter Crowther, chief executive of Tatton Estate and co-founder of HERE. Andy McBain, head of future of workspace & design at NatWest Group, takes over from Helen as vice president, while John […]
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June 19, 2025
By BCO Media

Chancellor’s £15bn local transport boost is just the ticket for unlocking regional office development

The £15.6bn earmarked for local transport by Rachel Reeves last week is a welcome intervention that will have impacts beyond those set out in the Spending Review. It is not just about moving people; it is a strategic investment in our urban centres that has the potential to spur economic growth through regional office investment. […]
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