We hope that you had a great 2006 but now it is back to business!. 2007 is already promising to be a successful and productive year for the Built Environment Group with several exciting projects. 

Our key focus will be on the areas listed below.

Communications
We have a number of exciting editions planned for the Building Surveying and the Construction Journals.  Future themes will cover the client, construction regulations, PFI and 21st Century procurement. 

Events
Our calendar builds upon the successes we have enjoyed and the lessons we have learnt over the last year.  So some dates for your diary:

• BS Briefing (April 2007)
• PM 360 (May 2007)
• QS Legal (October 2007)

Publications
Our planned publications include:

• Project Monitoring Guidance Note
• Design Management Guidance Note
• Rules for Cost Planning and Measurement
• Sustainability Guide for Professional Consultants

View current Guidance notes at www.rics.org/guidance.

If you have any ideas for journal themes or articles or would like to become more involved please do not hesitate to contact us beg@rics.org.

We wish you a happy and successful new year!