Our online marketplace helps equipment owners efficiently and conveniently acquire what they need. For Canadian businesses involved in the oil and gas industry, 2014 has the potential to be an active year., meaning a variety of equipment will be in demand.

So which projects in Canada will affect equipment ownership? Read our latest column in Equipment Journal by Sue McGregor, IronPlanet's Managing Director of Canada, to learn more. Our download it here: Pipeline Plans

With the New Year in full swing, it's time to look back at the trends that shaped Canada's construction industry in 2013 and and make predictions for the coming year. From mining and road building struggles to an upswing in forestry and oil and gas activity and Tier 4 engine adoption, there is a lot to cover.

Learn more about the issues that could impact your business in the next year by downloading our article "A Look Back and a View Forward," or reading it in the Dec. 23 issue of Equipment Journal.

With the winter upon us, organizations should consider selling their idle equipment. Heavy equipment loses value over time, and if a piece of equipment is not put to work, it’s actually costing owners money. What are the advantages of moving equipment outside the local market and how can sellers get their equipment in front of buyers around the world? Find out more in the latest IronPlanet column, "Going Global: Moving Equipment Outside of Your Area" in the Dec. 2 issue of Equipment Journal.

Transporting heavy equipment is a complex process. So why do individuals create an extra trip and transport equipment to physical auctions? A seller should consider the logistics of getting equipment to an auction site before hauling machines from their yard. There are unforeseen transport woes to consider and ways to reduce costs.

Check out the latest IronPlanet column in Equipment Journal, written by Jeff Cox Jr. from one of our transportation partners, VeriTread, here: On the Move- Transporting Heavy Equipment.

Used equipment auctions provide an ideal place for sellers to list their items and for buyers to purchase equipment that fits their needs. From excavators and cranes to dozers and trucks, used equipment auctions offer a wide selection of items at an arguably better value than new equipment.

For specific tips on buying used trucks, read this Construction Business Owner article from Paul Hendrix, IronPlanet's equipment pricing analyst.

With colder and more hazardous weather right around the corner, Canadian equipment owners have some serious decisions to make about which items to keep in their fleets and which to sell.

In the Aug. 19 issue of Equipment Journal, Sue McGregor, IronPlanet's Managing Director of Canada, explains how online used equipment auctions can help owners of road-building equipment during the off-season. Check out "Never Out of Season: Road-building and Paving Equipment" here.

“Telehandlers have a fairly robust hydraulic system,” says Paul Hendrix, IronPlanet's equipment pricing analyst. “One group of cylinders telescopes the boom, while load leveling cylinders change the angle of the machine. You need to visually inspect all areas for damage, wear and leaks.”

Need more tips for inspecting a telehandler? Hendrix breaks it down in his interview with Tara Ninmann for Equipment Today. Check out the full article here.

"It's important to inspect equipment thoroughly and touch upon five different points,"

says Paul Hendrix, IronPlanet's equipment pricing analyst.

Before you buy used equipment, check the following areas:

• Mechanical
• Structural
• Cosmetic
• Features/Options
• Tires

"Many sellers try to sell machines with problems unbeknownst to buyers in order to get rid of lemons," says Paul Hendrix, IronPlanet's equipment pricing analyst.

Want to make sure you're not bidding on a lemon tractor? There are a few strategies you can follow. To learn more, read Paul's interview with TractorLife.com here.

Managing fleets requires ongoing diligence to ensure that underutilized equipment can be easily and quickly replaced with different items. When developing a fleet management strategy, understanding the benefits of online used equipment auctions can help fleet managers better maximize value. Maintaining equipment with its eventual sale in mind and knowing its present market value are variables that can help yield higher profits when it’s time to rotate the fleet.

To read more about the benefits of using online used equipment auctions and developing a fleet maintenance strategy, check out our Rental Management article from Paul Hendrix, equipment pricing analyst for IronPlanet.