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The terms quality assurance and quality control may sound similar but actually describe two distinct functions in the construction industry. Understanding the difference between...

The world of subcontracting is always changing. Demand for specialty subcontractors remains high, leading to plenty of competition for project bids. That’s why it’s more importa...

Submittals are a crucial part of the construction process. This guide defines what a submittal is, explains how submittals are used, and describes best submittal practices. Wha...

The construction job market has never been tighter. Ongoing labor shortages paired with high demand for construction workers puts even more pressure than usual on GCs to manage ...

Clocking in and tracking time just got easier thanks to our newest feature. Introducing Kiosk mode, now available in Raken: What is Raken Kiosk? Raken Kiosk is a new featur...

March 5-11 is Women in Construction Week! Learn how to honor this event all year long. What is Women in Construction Week? Women in Construction Week is an annual event founde...

This month, we’ve launched an all new learning platform for our customers. With Raken Academy, you can now access 33 interactive training courses. Learn how to master Raken and...

Construction Dive recently revealed that in 2022, OSHA inspected more construction sites than any other type of workplace. What is an OSHA worksite inspection? During an inspe...

You don’t have to be paying close attention to notice that construction is on the rise. All it takes is driving through any of America’s metropolitan areas, where you’ll see dif...

Professional growth is a universal goal for anyone in the workforce, regardless of their field. However, the path to career advancement can look different in each industry. In ...

We’re launching a brand new, streamlined design for our web-based project view. Our online interface at the project level now features improved navigation, organization, and pe...

It’s an exciting time to be in construction. Though we're still dealing with last year’s supply chain issues and other challenges, economic forecasts predict government initiati...