When buying used construction equipment or used agriculture equipment online, it can be difficult to have faith that your item is exactly as described on the page. IronPlanet has taken extensive steps to ensure that you can enjoy peace of mind. Beyond IronClad Assurance, which guarantees a piece of equipment has been thoroughly reviewed by a knowledgeable inspector, you may also choose from several different extended service plans.

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.

A new forecast from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) predicts that although next year will be slow in terms of construction opportunities, it will be a gradual increase in compared to this year.

"Nonresidential construction spending is expected to grow 2.4 percent in 2012 following a 2.4 percent decrease in 2011," said Anirban Basu, the chief economist for ABC. "The pace of recovery in the nation's nonresidential construction industry remains soft and 2012 is positioned to be a year of slow gain."

If you have some extra equipment that you're trying to sell, you have a number of options at your disposal. You could always go the traditional route of placing an ad in the paper, but you're reaching a limited audience in doing so, and going through a dealer won't ensure that you get the best price for your equipment. Have you considered holding an online auction?

The U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Development have released their monthly report on new housing construction projects, and it appears that things are looking up for the industry as a whole.

As the harvest season begins to wind down, farmers will be looking to update their agricultural equipment for 2012. One of the leaders in facilitating these winter adjustments is IronPlanet, which offers used combine harvesters, used loaders, used tractors and other equipment at prices that are often lower than typical dealers. IronPlanet is a simple and secure way to purchase agricultural equipment online, ensuring that farmers get the items they need quickly and affordably.

A new forecast by the New Jersey Alliance for Action suggests that the pipeline for construction projects in the Garden State will soon pick up. The revised forecast, which looks at potential projects over the next two years, states that $26.6 billion worth of projects in the state should become available, representing an 18 percent increase over last year's forecast.

In these tough economic times, construction owners are forced to think of creative ways to manage their equipment fleets in a cheaper, wiser way. Evaluating currently owned construction equipment is crucial when making decisions about your equipment fleet’s needs.