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Clock icon July 10, 2025
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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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Clock icon July 01, 2025
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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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Clock icon June 19, 2025
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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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    Coming soon. A new podcast from the BCO in which we delve into everything workspace. From the people ...Read More

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    Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the launch of BCO’s latest research report ...Read More

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    NEW BCO Research published, 10 July || Review of Post-Pandemic UK Office Utilisation.
    Office use ...Read More

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    NEW BCO Research published 10 July || Office use has stabilised at 66% and means it can increase its ...Read More

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    Building better: Beyond the brief with Charlie Green.
     
    Still thinking about BCO Milan 2025 where ...Read More

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    Anyone who came to the BCO London Committee’s Net Zero Carbon seminar this time last week, will ...Read More

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    Thank you to everyone who came out to 40 Leadenhall for our AGM on Monday. We enjoyed a tour of the ...Read More

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    Leadership update: British Council for Offices' Presidential Team.
    GPE's Helen Hare has been ...Read More

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    Look what you've done.
    Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community - cyclists, golfers, ...Read More

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    BCO North Talk & Tour: Durham University Business School.
    Join us on 15 July with Overbury and Ryder ...Read More

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    Hot topic, cool shed || The BCO London Committee looks forward to hosting members on Thursday 26 ...Read More

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    53 BCO riders from across the workspace sector cycled over 400km from Venice to Milan, climbing ...Read More

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    Hot topic, cool shed || The BCO London Committee looks forward to hosting members on Thursday 26 ...Read More

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    As offices are redefined following the pandemic, discussion at the BCO conference focused on three ...Read More

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    Save the date! Priority member-bookings for October 7th's epic BCO National Awards Dinner at JW ...Read More

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

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    This time last week || On Wednesday 11 June, BCO members stepped inside MYO St Paul’s for The BCO ...Read More

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    No doubt about it - our community knows good design and brand when they see it. Brand is more than a ...Read More

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    No doubt about it - our community knows good design and brand when they see it. Brand is more than a ...Read More

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    The quality of entries for this year's Photography Competition has been nothing short of magnifico! ...Read More

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    The Annual Conference 2025 Photography Competition results from Milan are in!
    A massive ...Read More

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    380 entries. £1500 in prizes. One iconic city. Thank you to everyone who took part and to our ...Read More

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    BCO 2025: Office developers must avoid ‘complacency’ and tackle skilled labour issue, says new ...Read More

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    Milan marks a moment: Lessons from the BCO annual conference.
    From bold new leadership to candid ...Read More

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    BCO Scotland x Sheppard Robson present 'AI: The Final Frontier' - an informative, educational event ...Read More

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    FULLY BOOKED || Talk & Tour of MYO St. Paul's.
    This Wednesday, 11 June, BCO Members will hear from ...Read More

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    Come along and learn about the NZC Building Standard at the BCO South West and Wales event on 17 ...Read More

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    A massive well done to BCO Senior Vice President, Helen Hare, for delivering a truly outstanding ...Read More

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    A massive, massive well done to BCO Senior Vice President, Helen Hare, for delivering a truly ...Read More

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    In case you missed it || A hello from BCO's new Chief Exec, Samantha McClary featured in today's BCO ...Read More

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    BCO Scotland x Sheppard Robson present 'AI: The Final Frontier' - an informative, educational event ...Read More

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    Reminder there's still time to enter your best shots from Milan into the photography competition. Up ...Read More

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    Reminder there's still time to enter your best shots from Milan into the photography competition. Up ...Read More

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    Reminder there's still time to enter your best shots from Milan into the photography competition. Up ...Read More

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    Reminder there's still time to enter your best shots from Milan into the photography competition. Up ...Read More

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    Reminder there's still time to enter your best shots from Milan into the photography competition. Up ...Read More

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    BCO Bytes: Tangible takeaways, tonnes of talent and a touch of tartan...
    BCO's Chief Exec, Samantha ...Read More

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    The energy and action of this week summed up in a few seconds 🎬 Watch until the end for the reveal ...Read More

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    Day Three in pictures || We signed off with Plenary 3, Meet the Contractors, followed by Design and ...Read More

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    The energy and action of this week summed up in a few seconds 🎬 Watch until the end for the reveal ...Read More

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    The energy and action of this week summed up in a few seconds 🎬📽️ Watch until the end for the reveal ...Read More

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    The energy and action of this week summed up in a few seconds 🎬📽️ Watch til the end for the reveal ...Read More

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    Hot topics, human touches and hors d’oeuvres ||
    In the 2nd installment of BCO Bytes, Chief Exec, ...Read More

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    Hot topics, human touches and hors d’oeuvres ||
    In the 2nd installment of BCO Bytes, BCO’s Chief ...Read More

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    Community, collaboration and caffeination.
    Chuffed to present “BCO Bytes” where we’ll be sharing ...Read More

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    That’s a wrap for Day Two!
    From toilets to tech, brand to boardroom, the seminars delivered ...Read More

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    That’s a wrap for Day Two of the BCO Annual Conference!
    From toilets to tech, brand to boardroom, ...Read More

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    Community, collaboration and caffeination.
    Chuffed to present “BCO Bytes” where we’ll be sharing ...Read More

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    That's a wrap for Day 1!
    Brand. Design. Quality. Energy. People.

    -Milan, a city that refuses to ...Read More

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    Another massive thank you to all who took part in the Conference Golf Cup and to Penny Vinten @ ...Read More

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    That's a wrap for Day 1!
    Brand. Design. Quality. Energy. People.

    -Milan, a city that refuses to ...Read More

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    Another massive thank you to all who took part in the Conference Golf Cup and to Penny Vinten for a ...Read More

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    They've crossed the finish line, smashed their fund raising target and no sign of stopping! The ...Read More

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    They've done it! 53 riders from across the workspace sector have cycled more than 400km and climbed ...Read More

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    They've done it! 53 riders from across the workspace sector have cycled more than 400km and climbed ...Read More

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    Making your mark on the course || While the cyclists were climbing (more on that in a hot minute) ...Read More

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    While the cyclists were climbing (more on that in a hot minute) the golfers were walking and ...Read More

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    Wishing the best of luck to all the cyclists taking part in the BCO ride! You've set off to conquer ...Read More

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    Making your mark || Through the lens:
    Shoot. Share. Show off.

    The BCO Conference Photography ...Read More

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    Best of luck to all the cyclists on the BCO ride who have set off braving the challenge riding to ...Read More

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    Can you say iconic? Catch Helen Berresford speaking at:
    SEMINAR 4 – THE ART OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: ...Read More

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    Shoot. Share. Show off.
    The BCO Conference Photography Competition launches the second your boots ...Read More

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    Shoot. Share. Show off.
    The BCO Conference Photography Competition launches the second your boots ...Read More

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    A bold retrofit and regeneration scheme nestled in the City Fringe between London’s Shoreditch and ...Read More

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    Counting down just week to go! We're kicking off the conference with a session that sets the tone - ...Read More

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    Counting down just week to go! We're kicking off the conference with a session that sets the tone - ...Read More

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    ****Winner recap: Congratulations to our 2025 BCO Regional Awards winners who took home the trophies ...Read More

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    From Porta Nuova to the 2026 Olympic Village - hear about Milan’s most ambitious developments from ...Read More

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    ****Winner recap: Congratulations to our 2025 BCO Regional Awards winners who took home the trophies ...Read More

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    From Porta Nuova to the 2026 Olympic Village - hear about Milan’s most ambitious developments from ...Read More

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    Charlie Green (The Office Group), Andy McBain (NatWest), Eric Parry (Eric Parry Architects), ...Read More

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    Charlie Green (The Office Group), Andy McBain (NatWest), Eric Parry (Eric Parry Architects), ...Read More

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    President of the BCO and formerly a senior figure at Bruntwood, Peter Crowther joins Tatton Estate ...Read More

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    Discover how placemaking is defining the future of workplace. It's almost time for our annual ...Read More

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    Discover how placemaking is defining the future of workplace.
    It's almost time for our annual ...Read More

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    Two weeks to go! Today we’re thrilled to welcome Mace on board as a gold headline sponsor - industry ...Read More

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    ****Winner recap || Projects in Birmingham and Coventry named among seven winners from across the ...Read More

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    As if Milan’s architectural, design, cultural, sartorial, and culinary treats weren’t enough to ...Read More

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    Seminar spotlight: We’re officially under three weeks out from Milan. Are you joining us?
    Don’t ...Read More

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    Seminar spotlight: We’re officially under three weeks out from Milan. Are you joining us?
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    Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2025 South West BCO Awards!
    Seven office developments ...Read More

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    Congratulations to all of the winners at the 2025 South West BCO Awards!
    Seven office developments ...Read More

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    It's today! We are delighted to welcome on board BCO's new Chief Executive, Samantha McClary.
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    We are delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive Samantha McClary!
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    Proud to see BCO’s research and thinking reflected in this national conversation.
    BCO NextGen ...Read More

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    With four weeks to go, there's still time to register to join us in Milan! Take a look at the full ...Read More

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    The BCO London Committee are excited to offer an exclusive tour of Norton Folgate, a winner in the ...Read More

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    Regional BCO Awards show how London’s best offices are redefining the way we work || Congratulations ...Read More

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    The BCO London Committee are excited to offer an exclusive tour of Norton Folgate, a finalist in the ...Read More

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    Five weeks to go until the BCO Conference, and next week it's London's turn at the 2025 Regional ...Read More

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    New city. Fresh ideas. In six weeks, the BCO Conference lands in Milan with an exciting programme, ...Read More

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    BCO NextGen Scotland x AECOM invite you to… 'Let’s Talk About Mentoring.'
    Join us for the BCO ...Read More

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    BCO NextGen Scotland x AECOM invite you to… 'Let’s Talk About Mentoring.'
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    Facilities Management Journal (FMJ)'s latest piece discusses the challenges of ensuring employee ...Read More

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    Regional Awards || Let's recap: The North’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with ...Read More

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    Regional Awards || Let's recap: The North’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with ...Read More

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    In case you missed it: BCO Scotland Chair, Peter Kerr, joins Sara Seravalli on #IlSalottoSessions to ...Read More

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    And they're off! A HUGE congratulations to all of the BCO North's most outstanding workplaces, with ...Read More

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    Looking ahead to the Annual Conference || Join the Seminar: BCO in 2030 – Our Evolving Workplaces on ...Read More

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    A date for the diary! 🗓️ The BCO Scottish Awards Lunch returns on 16 May @ 12:00 - 15:30 at the ...Read More

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