Construction Tips Blog
High-Tech Ways To Combat Construction Site Theft
In 2022, the National Equipment Register reports that the number of jobsite theft incidents has risen steadily over the past five years. During Labor Day weekend alone,...
Design Problems Affecting the Construction Industry
Every successful construction project begins with a good design. If mistakes are made during the planning phase of a project, profitability suffers—sometimes drastically if the...
Tips for Managing Client Expectations in Construction
Client expectations affect nearly every business that works directly with customers, but in the construction industry they are especially difficult to manage. Construction work...
The Importance of Project Timelines in Construction
Planning the project timeline is an important part of construction management and one of the most complex tasks at the beginning stage of any construction project. Project...
How Managers Can Prevent Employee Burnout in Construction
This year, the American Psychological association reported that more people than ever before are experiencing the negative effects of work-related stress . According to the...
Managing Generational Gaps on the Jobsite
Construction companies with multigenerational workforces enjoy many benefits. Each generation has unique views and experiences, and these diverse perspectives contribute to...
Effectively Onboarding New Employees in Construction
Construction can be a hazardous industry, with heavy machinery, great heights, toxic materials, and other physical risks being a normal part of the typical work environment....
Learn About Productivity Tracking with Raken’s Industry Experts
Last month, we teamed up with Construction Dive for a free webinar. In the webinar, Raken’s industry experts discuss why productivity tracking is essential and how construction...
5 Customer Engagement Tips for Subcontractors
Subcontractors rely on communication to track the progress and productivity of projects. Unfortunately, communication challenges (or a complete lack thereof) can affect a...
The Cost of Bad Data in Construction—And How to Improve Data Quality
A recent report by AutoDesk showed that bad data cost the global construction industry $1.8 trillion in 2020. AutoDesk defines bad data as “inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent,...
Q&A With Egnyte: Why Cybersecurity is a Must in the Construction Industry (and How to Start Protecting Your Data)
Raken customers have the benefit of insightful field data to reference throughout projects—as well as after projects have been completed. But keeping this data safe and secure...
6 Ways Construction Companies Can Improve Employee Retention
The labor shortage in construction has made turnover an even bigger challenge. For companies, now’s the perfect time to look inward—and make sure your workers are happy to stay....