New report suggests insurance climb for the construction sector

Posted by IronPlanet on Nov 22, 2011 12:46:00 AM

Those in the construction business may begin to notice an increase in the cost of their insurance plans, which may cause them to look for better deals in other areas of the business.

According to Lockton, a privately held insurance broker, insurance pricing for specific sectors is on the rise, with construction being one of the industries set to see a boost. However, the report suggests that while there may be an increase, the insurance market will still be stable.

One way construction owners can save in other aspects is through IronPlanet, the online auction site. Buyers on this site can bid on items knowing exactly what they are getting, as IronPlanet's IronClad Assurance symbol lets users know that an inspector has viewed the equipment personally, guaranteeing the accuracy of the description.

This way, buyers will not have to worry about receiving an item that requires a lot of upkeep, ultimately saving on unforeseen repair costs that one might get from another seller.

With a wide variety of construction equipment, those in the industry will surely find what they're looking for during one of IronPlanet's auctions.

Topics: Construction, Industry Headlines