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

Product Updates Q2 2022.

6 New Features for More Efficient Field Workflows

Curious what we’ve released in our product lately? We’ve gathered everything that’s new to help keep you up to date on all things Raken—so you can continue to streamline your...

Raken Updates
Meet Raken's new CEO Ty Kalklosch.

Raken Announces New Executive Leadership

Raken’s founder and CEO Kyle Slager will be stepping down from his role as CEO and joining Raken's board of directors. Ty Kalklosch, formerly CRO of Paylease, has been named the...

Raken Updates
Construction worker using mobile phone on jobsite.

Choosing the Best Construction Software for the Field

The world of construction tech is ever-changing—and companies who successfully utilize this tech are able to streamline their processes and continuously increase their bottom...

Industry News
construction worker using digital time card app in field.

Using Digital Time Cards During COVID-19

As cities and projects begin to reopen and recover from the COVID-19 shutdown, construction companies have been forced to change the way in which they operate to ensure safety...

Tips
Key insights for purchasing construction software.

Key Insights for Purchasing Construction Software

How is construction software selected? Which factors matter most in the decision? We recently teamed up with Martec to find the answers to these burning questions (and more)...

Industry News
construction lift on jobsite.

Three Common Construction Equipment Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

If you were to ask somebody to envision the first thing that comes to mind when they think of construction, they’ll likely see a tonka truck-esque lineup involving backhoes,...

Tips
construction worker on phone next to solar panels.

Going Green: Sustainability in Construction

Sustainability has been making quite the buzz in the construction industry as of late. From more eco-friendly materials, to paperless field management, to creating buildings...

Tips
construction worker using tablet.

Save Time Collecting Subcontractor Reports with Raken's Super Daily

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super Daily! Well, our Super Daily feature might not have the ability to fly or a nifty uniform, but can swoop in and save the day (or at least...

Tips
construction hats and safety vests on rack.

Experts Weigh in on the Construction Labor Shortage

It's no secret that the United States construction industry has been experiencing a labor shortage for around a decade. According to Yahoo Finance, there are around 350,000...

Industry News
Construction workers walking into building.

How Lean Construction Practices Help Subcontractors

The phrase “lean construction” has been tossed around a lot lately when referring to construction productivity, but what exactly is lean construction? Essentially, lean...

Tips
two construction workers on jobsite with ladders.

Celebrating National Construction Appreciation Week

This week, September 16-20, is National Construction Appreciation Week. I Build America , the United State's leading organization for promoting the value of the construction...

Industry News
aerial view of hoover dam.

Made in the USA: Five Iconic Construction Projects in American History

A while back, we wrote about 10 incredible feats in construction history . Today, in honor of U.S. Independence Day, we've compiled a list of some top construction projects in...

Industry News

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