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Where Is the Construction Market Headed in 2013?

Leaders of several trade associations predict what they see coming for the construction industry in 2013

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study 2012-2013 Fact Sheet

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Forecasts for 2013

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The equipment finance sector will surpass $740 billion in 2013, but tax and regulatory uncertainty could hamper near term business investment

In 2012, equipment finance volume returned to pre-recession levels, with the 2012 estimate for the equipment finance market expected to reach $725 billion. The market is expected to expand over the next two years; however, the growth rate is expected to slow.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

New Educational Resource for Equipment Financing

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

New website helps businesses take advantage of the benefits of equipment finance by providing articles, Q&As, videos and more

Equipment Finance Advantage website is a one-stop resource for end-user customers, featuring how-to articles, Q&As, videos and more.

ARTBA 2013 Transportation Construction Market Outlook by State

Detailed forecast for 2013 construction spending in each of the 50 states and District of Columbia by mode, including funding trends for highway and bridge programs

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

10 Key Benefits of Heavy Equipment Financing

10 reasons construction contractors should consider equipment financing any time of the year instead of waiting until year's end

The types of financing solutions equipment finance companies offer - especially leases - are flexible and can be tailored to specific accounting, tax or cash flow needs.

Combined 2013 Construction Economic Outlooks Point to Project Hot Spots

AGC, ARTBA and NAHB economists forecast reviving housing and certain private sectors but static road work

From 12 months ended October 2012, 21 states and Washington D.C. increased highway-project awards more than 5 percent compared to the previous 12 months (green states). But spending was down 5 percent or more in 20 states (red states). States whose spending changed less than 5 percent (plus or minus) are shaded grey.

Construction Toolbox

Advantages of Equipment Leasing

Consider leasing to acquire construction equipment at a more affordable cost and take advantage of Section 179 tax deduction

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Finance Sector Sees Decline of New Business Volume in October

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

October Index shows new business volume down 7% for the month but up 17% year-to-date and up 27% year-over-year

Lease financings continue to show modest growth overall.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Declines After Election

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The November 2012 Monthly Confidence Index is at 49.9, showing a neutral overall outlook for the industry

Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 49.9, a decrease from the October index of 53.3, reflecting many industry participants' post-election concerns over issues including the fiscal cliff, economic policy and taxes.

Don't Let Taxes Slow You Down: Use Like-kind Exchange to Lower Tax Gains

This common tax strategy can lower the amount of tax gain when selling equipment down to zero.

Snow Removal Equipment

Safety First During Snow Removal

Snow environments present different hazards for employees; make sure equipment is set up properly and drivers are operating with safety in mind

'Make sure you have your truck set up right in terms of safety: flashing lights, strobe lights, etc. because you're out plowing at night time,' says Zeke Zinchiak of ZCon Inc.

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