Blog
Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
Benefits of Accurate Time Tracking in Construction
Accurately tracking employee work hours improves payroll and can also provide valuable business insights.
Using your Raken Dashboards
This quick guide will show you how to use our dashboards to gain actionable insights from your collected data.
OSHA Updates Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements For 2024
In 2024, OSHA will require companies with 100 or more employees to submit workplace injury and illness information electronically.
How to Manage Users in Raken
Learn how to add new users and manage roles and permissions in Raken’s construction management software.
The Rising Costs of Disputes in Construction
A 2023 report revealed that the cost of average disputes in North America is rising. Read more to learn about the insights from the report, and how Raken can help.
A Day in the Life of a Construction Superintendent
A superintendent's main responsibility is to ensure the success of the projects they work on, but what exactly does the job look like on a day-to-day basis?
How to Prevent Heat Stress and Heat Stroke in Construction
We’ll teach you how to recognize the risks of heat-related illness and provide links to toolbox talks you can share with employees.
5 Ways to Improve Construction Quality Management
If your customers aren’t satisfied with the quality of your work, your project's profitability is in jeopardy. Quality errors often lead to costly rework, disputes, and...
How to Become a Subcontractor in Construction
Subcontractors are skilled laborers who handle the day-to-day work of a construction project. Learn how to become a subcontractor and discover how this essential role fits into...
10 Incredible Feats in Construction History
Human history has seen a multitude of incredible feats. From Leonardo da Vinci to Nikola Tesla to Steve Jobs, creation and invention are core to the human experience. It sets us...
Schedule of Values (SOV): What You Need To Know
A schedule of values clearly demonstrates all the work and resources applied to a construction project. Learn how to create a schedule of values and use this type of...
How to Find the Right Construction Project Manager
A lot goes into the successful completion of a construction project. Many factors can affect the outcome, from the equipment being used and workforce hired to weather. That’s...