Construction Industry News Blog

Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.

How to Foster an Inclusive Workplace Environment

Every March, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) hosts Women in Construction Week, a special celebration of—and for—women in the industry. While NAWIC work...

What is LEED Certification and Why is it Important in Construction?

Sustainability is a major concern for modern construction companies. It’s crucial to consider how a construction project will impact the environment and the health and safety of...

How Could Climate Change Affect Construction Conditions?

Climate change is affecting the world and the way we work in several ways. Unfortunately, these changes are impossible to ignore, especially within construction. Weather impact...

4 Interesting Findings from Foundation’s 2021 Construction Business Report

The construction industry is ever-evolving—and 2021 was no exception. To see how contractors did this year, we partnered with Foundation Software on their 2021 Construction Busi...

6 Innovative Materials Changing Construction

With material shortages, delivery delays, and an increasing demand for environmentally-friendly practices, the construction industry has been forced to use new materials and thi...

Meet NAWIC and the Women Changing Construction

Since its start in 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been annually recognized on August 26. The day highlights women’s progress—from the right to vote, to increasing inclusivity in...

How the Construction Industry Can Meet the Coming Demand

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every industry, and construction is no exception. But in the US, there are increasing signs that the pandemic may be slowly coming to a...

Mental Health in Construction: Breaking the Stigma

When you think of construction, “mental health” isn’t usually what comes to mind. Work is already stressful for most—but add in long hours, demanding tasks, and anxieties from t...

The Lumber Shortage—and How It’s Affecting the Construction Industry

Lumber prices continue to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How is it affecting the construction industry—and how can contractors better protect themselves? Let's take a look ...

3 Things We Learned from STACK's Preconstruction Report

How does software continue to impact the construction industry (for the better)? We partnered with our friends at STACK Construction Technologies to find out. Industry insights...

Celebrating Women Who Are Paving the Way in Construction

As this year’s Women in Construction Week wraps, we’ve been reflecting on how proud we are to work with (and support) women in the industry. According to this report published ...

Raken Wins Stevie Award for Customer Service

Raken is thrilled to announce that we are a 2021 Silver Stevie Award winner for Customer Service Department of the Year! The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are ...

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