BigEquip

BigEquip.com is helping to transform the way the construction industry manages equipment needs. The Internet provides the conduit for buyers, sellers and rental companies to meet and BigEquip.com provides the system by which an organized and efficient exchange can take place. We are dedicated to providing a dynamic environment which benefits all users.

• Industries: heavy equipment, construction equipment
• Commerce Types: B2B
• Commerce Services: forward auction
• Region: World

BuildScape

A network designed to enhance communication, knowledge, and transaction execution between anyone involved in a building project. Links Home Owners, Home Buyers, Builders, Contractors, Suppliers, and Product Manufacturers, customers of Buildscape.

• Industries: construction,
• Commerce Types: B2B
• Commerce Services: forward auction,
• Region: World

Contractors eSource

Contractors eSource streamlines procurement searches by converting those hundreds of calls into one simple transaction on the Web. Use Contractors eSource to identify sources and costs for: Building Materials, Construction Equipment, Construction Finance, Construction Insurance. Contractors eSource matches up buyers and sellers. It does this swiftly, efficiently, and confidentially. As a contractor, you decide whether to release pre-sale contact information to suppliers. As a supplier, you decide whether or not to respond to a request. For both contractors and suppliers, the process is simple: the contractor posts a description of desired materials using eSource's standardized, automated form. eSource matches the request with its database of registered suppliers and sends e-mail to suppliers in the contractor's region. Suppliers respond by clicking an eSource link embedded in the e-mail and submitting quotes. eSource provides a quote summary to the contractor.

• Industries: construction, construction equipment, heavy equipment, commercial building construction, residential building construction
• Commerce Types: B2B
• Commerce Services: request for quote, forward auction
• Region: World

HomebuildersXchange

HomebuildersXchange provides the technology platform for an open e-business marketplace tailored to the building industry.Ê This marketplace will encompass the entire supply chain that extends from the builder through trade contractors, distributors, lumber yards, wholesalers, service providers and on to the manufacturer.Ê This will enable a complete Internet supply chain network which will dramatically increase the purchasing and operating efficiencies of all participants in the marketplace.

• Industries: construction industry, residential home construction, construction, residential building construction
• Commerce Types: B2B
• Commerce Services: product catalog, forward auction, supply chain management
• Region: World

Ironmall

uBid.com is a leading auction house on the Internet where shoppers compete to win excess, refurbished, and limited merchandise through live-action bidding. Customers visit uBid's Internet 'storefront' where they browse a continuously-evolving inventory of products and compete with other shoppers by bidding on these products, just like at a live auction. We recently partnered with Cahners Business Information, and St Joseph Equipment, Inc. to create a co-branded website, ironmall.com that provides auction services for construction equipment. Ironmall.com will allow businesses to auction products over the Internet more efficiently. Our auction capabilities and nationwide reach will create a centralized marketplace for the construction equipment industry.

• Industries: construction equipment, construction, surplus
• Commerce Types: B2B, B2C
• Commerce Services: forward auction
• Region: World

Ironmall, Inc. (JV: uBid, Cahners)

Cahners, a leading U.S. provider of business information, and uBid.com (Nasdaq:UBID), one of the nation's leading online auction and e-commerce sites, have launched a live auction Web site to buy and sell pre-owned construction equipment

• Industries: construction,
• Commerce Types: B2B
• Commerce Services: forward auction,
• Region: World

IronPlanet

IronPlanet is the full-service, Internet marketplace for the used construction equipment industry. We're changing the way equipment is bought and sold. Every piece of equipment that is listed on IronPlanet undergoes a detailed, standardized inspection. An independent third party, DynCorp, a world-renowned technical and inspection services provider, performs all inspections. Lloyd's of London insures the inspections. In addition, we offer services such as secure payments and transportation. Buying and selling equipment has never been easier!

• Industries: heavy equipment, construction equipment
• Commerce Types: B2B
• Commerce Services: forward auction, product catalog
• Region: World