It provides information on a range of topics relevant to the office sector including envelope, structural engineering, building services, building form, acoustics, vertical transportation, finishes & fit out, sustainability and health & wellbeing.

Jan 30, 2025 · The British Council for Offices (BCO) has launched the third edition of its flagship Guide to Fit-Out, which sets out best practice and expert advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals.

Mar 12, 2025 · The updated guide introduces several crucial recommendations for office design, including: Flexible Spaces for Hybrid Work – Offices should be adaptable, offering employees a mix of collaborative areas, quiet zones, and spaces optimized for remote work coordination.

The BCO Guide to Fit-Out offers expert guidance and best practices for office interior design, tailored for both occupiers and professionals in the built environment. Drawing on insights from over 100 industry experts, this guide is an essential resource for teams focused on attracting and retaining talent in response to evolving work trends ...

The guide will assist design teams in navigating the ever-changing landscape of modern office design and fit-out. The guide offers practical advice for creating healthier and more sustainable workplaces.

Mar 20, 2023 · BCO has published an updated ‘Guide to Specification’ outlining the best practices for office design and construction in the UK.

Feb 3, 2025 · employees split their time between home and the workplace, some businesses are moving away from rigid desk-based layouts in favour of dynamic, multi-purpose environments. According to the BCO, one of the biggest shifts in office …

Jun 15, 2022 · The British Council for Offices (BCO), has released a position paper proposing updated key design criteria, as part of its most recognised publication, the BCO Guide to Specification.

May 27, 2024 · The BCO report recommends a more generous allocation of space, based on space per person rather than desk, to meet employers’ current requirements to promote staff performance and comfort by providing a variety of settings in the workspace.

May 3, 2023 · Net zero carbon takes priority. The architectural desire for column free spaces has changed in order to prioritise a potential reduction in embodied carbon through smaller span sizes. The new guide will see six metre and 7.5 metre structural grids introduced for this reason.