BCA Criticizes Business Center for Abrupt Closure

"Insufficient notice, as is the case in the EasyOffice scenario, would fall outside the framework of principles that we endeavour to adopt at all times."

The Business Centre Association (BCA), a UK trade association representing the business center and workspace industry, criticized today the abrupt closure of an executive suites center in Scotland. EasyOffice gave occupiers a short 10-day notice. The company is not a member of the BCA, which requires members to sign a code of conduct and best practice which actively demonstrates commitment to professional and ethical standards.

Jennifer Brooke, executive director of the BCA, says: “We seek to give occupiers greater assurance that they will be treated fairly at our member locations through tight adherence to our code of conduct. Insufficient notice, as is the case in the EasyOffice scenario, would fall outside the framework of principles that we endeavour to adopt at all times. Any member that breached the code could be suspended and ultimately have their membership terminated.”

This example provides further evidence for the argument that the office business center industry requires standards and regulations to be set in place, including a ranking system to help clients and prospects differentiate among the different offerings and locations.