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The 2010 Highway and Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting is scheduled for November 11-14, 2010 at the Arizona Biltmore hotel in Phoenix. Named one of the top 50 US Hotels by Conde Nast Traveler, the legendary Arizona Biltmore is considered the "Jewel of the Desert," with Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture and endless flowering gardens.  This year's Issues Meeting will again address all of the top issues that impact contractors working in the highway, transportation and utilities market. Among the Issues that will be addressed: -           Election 2010: How will the midterm election results impact your market, taxes and business operations. -           Outlook for transportation reauthorization legislation. -           Transportation and water funding initiatives. -           Selling your company or your project by using social media. -           New OSHA Regulations on Cranes and Derricks. -           Case Studies Using BIM on Transportation and Utility Projects. -           CM at Risk- Transportation Agencies are Starting to use this Alternative Project Delivery System- Learn What works and What Doesn't.   -           Increasing efficiency in joint highway and utilities projects. -           Open Mike Sessions to Dialogue with Your Fellow Contractors. -          Separate tracks are scheduled address Issues unique to these two market sectors. Back by popular demand the Ritchie Brothers Issues Meeting Golf Tournament. Meeting Schedule: Thursday November 11, 2010  12:30- 5:00 PM      Ritchie Brothers Golf Tournament 5:30- 7:00 PM        Golf Tournament Reception Friday November 12, 2010 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Highway and Utilities Contractor Issues Meeting Session I 6:00- 7:00 PM Issues Meeting Reception Saturday November 13, 2010  7:00 AM - Noon  Highway and Utilities Contractor Issues Meeting Session II  Online registration, hotel information and other meeting details are available at the attached site.