The foreman of a construction crew has a lot to worry about, from managing a work site to ensuring his or her employees have the construction equipment they need to get the job done. IronPlanet's mobile app, available for iPhone and Android users, makes it easy for construction workers to search for the items they need no matter where they are.
Say, for instance, a rock drill breaks down in the middle of a job. The mobile app makes it easy to look for a replacement right away. Users can search by equipment type, category, location and keyword. When they need equipment in a hurry, they are also able to search by auction end date. Featured Auction items are available for viewing on the mobile app, and since these sales are held every week, they may be advantageous for those who need equipment like drills, forklifts or other items in a hurry. The Daily Marketplace may not have an auction ending in the right time frame for what a construction company needs, but the Featured Auction provides more options.
When the equipment is found, IronPlanet buyers can view the item's full inspection report and photos to ensure the listed equipment meets their needs. Then they are able to place bids. Not only can interested buyers bid on the goods they want, but the IronPlanet mobile app also provides push notification services that alert them when and if they are outbid, so they can place a higher bid if they choose. The app also lets users know when auctions they are bidding on or watching come to an end.
Even if IronPlanet users are not ready to place bids on particular equipment, they have the ability to save a listing to a Watch List, which can serve as a helpful reminder later on. The mobile app saves time for those in charge of equipment inventory, as they do not need to be holed up in an office in front of a computer in order to search for and bid on the goods the company needs. They can search for used construction equipment such as dump trucks, cement mixers, tools, parts, tires and more while they head to the work site or during a lunch break, which will save them time in the long run.
The mobile app provides users with nearly every service they can access through a computer. If prospective buyers cannot find what they are looking for in any of the current auctions, they do not have the ability to add this equipment to their needs list from the mobile app. However, they can always make a note to do so later. Adding goods to a needs list on IronPlanet's website ensures the buyer will be alerted when this equipment becomes available in the Daily Marketplace or a Featured Auction.
