Those with a used dump truck, flatbed truck or compactor may be wondering what benefits selling it online can have. IronPlanet's marketplace offers a number of different ways to sell an item, meaning the equipment will be sold quickly and efficiently. Naturally, different sellers have different needs, and so whether one is dealing with one piece of equipment or an entire fleet, IronPlanet can help ensure a fair price is received.

Swedish construction company Skanska AB is projecting a large number of new construction projects available over the next six months, making it a great time to buy used construction equipment from auctions like IronPlanet. IronPlanet offers a wide range of equipment and vehicles to help you get the job done right, and the IronClad Assurance program ensures that everything that goes on the block is of the highest quality.

Skanska CEO Johan Karlstrom said that things were looking up in terms of new projects over the next six months, according to MarketWatch. Karlstrom made the comments on a conference call discussing the company's third quarter earnings.

Some companies have grown to the point that a simple decision can have a major economic impact. That's certainly the case with Facebook and the city of Menlo Park, Calif., which is the proposed new site for the social media giant's headquarters.

The fourth quarter 2011 report of the Turner Building Cost Index, which tracks the cost of building non-residential projects for construction companies, increased marginally compared to the previous quarter, reflecting the fact that construction companies are spending more on their projects.

When looking to buy or sell used agriculture equipment or construction equipment online, there are a number of websites offering their services.However, IronPlanet was the first website to do this, and has proven time and time again to be a reliable and knowledgeable company that helps its customers walk away from an auction fully satisfied.

Whether buying farm tractors or forestry equipment online, there are a lot of considerations to be made when going through the process. Transportation and distance must be considered, quick responses to questions and responses are important, and the bidding or buying process can vary greatly from site to site. The prospect of purchasing online may be intimidating, which is why a knowledgeable customer service is so vital.

If you've got a used dump truck, flatbed truck or compactor that you're looking to offload, you may be wondering as to the benefits of selling it online. Although traditional auction sites may be somewhat limited in their scope, IronPlanet's marketplace offers a number of different ways for you to list your item, meaning you'll have an easier time finding a buyer.

Selling construction equipment or agricultural equipment online may seem like a daunting task, and you may be wondering what the advantages of using IronPlanet are versus traditional auction sites. Beyond the fact that IronPlanet can help you customize your item's page to appeal to more prospective buyers, efforts are also put into place to help drive interest and net you a better price when the auction is finished.

Construction equipment manufacturer CNH Global N.V. has announced that its third-quarter sales jumped 30 percent this year. Revenue from sales for the brand rose to $4.6 billion in the third quarter.

While the sales were up sharply, profits were ultimately up even higher for CNH. Increased demand for equipment coupled with improved prices meant that operating profit jumped 92 percent, to $460 million.

Agricultural equipment accounted for the majority of sales for CNH, comprising 77 percent of all units sold, with the remaining being construction equipment. However, the construction equipment sales improved more dramatically than the agricultural products - up 36 percent compared to 29 percent.

Although spending on construction is still down from previous levels, the Commerce Department revealed that it was up slightly in October, reports The Washington Post.