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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,...
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...
4 Ways Construction Tech Can Help You Recruit Younger Workers
Construction is one of the oldest industries out there—and, according to a study by Tallo , one of the least appealing to Gen Z workers. In a time of labor shortages and...
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...
How Diversity Can Benefit Your Construction Company
Diversity brings many benefits to a team, but a recent report by the National Institute of Building Sciences found that many women and people of color experience discrimination...
Quarterly Update: 3 New Features to Increase Jobsite Efficiency
We’re always working on new ways to help you save time and build quality projects. Here’s what’s new from us to make your experience with Raken even better. What’s the latest...
How to Improve Your Construction Timesheets (and Save Money)
In the construction industry, time is money. Projects already take up a lot of work hours, and rightfully so. However, the time spent on tracking construction projects can break...
Raken Department Spotlight: Engineering
We’re turning the spotlight on all the departments at Raken! Up next: Engineering. Learn more about their role in making our best-in-class product what it is—and the culture and...
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....
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...
Cloud Storage for Construction—and How it Improves Project Visibility
Project data is critical to the construction industry. With it, businesses know exactly how a project is going—and can make more informed decisions to improve production. When...
How to Choose the Best Accounting Software for Construction
For construction companies, there’s more to a project than just building. Accounting and payroll processing are just as important to manage. But when you have multiple jobsites,...