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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...

Quarterly Update: Better, More Detailed Time Tracking and Improved Workflows
This quarter, Raken released several enhancements to our time tracking feature to help our customers gain more accurate production insights. We also improved the performance of...

Why Do Construction Projects Go Over Budget?
To make profit, construction companies must carefully plan and schedule their projects. Materials, labor, equipment rentals, and all other expenses are calculated and added to...

6 Emerging Technologies That Support Construction Projects
Technology has always been a driving force in the construction industry. From the invention of the wheel to the advent of 3D printing, new technologies have continually...

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....

Raken Celebrates 2022 Stevie Award Win
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been recognized by the Stevie Awards for the second year in a row ! "We are thrilled to win a 2022 Bronze Stevie Award for Best Customer...

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...

More Accurately Capture Payroll Data with New Custom Pay Types and Enhanced Time Card Features
At Raken, we continuously evolve our products based on customer feedback—and we’re excited to introduce several requested new enhancements to our Time Card and Work Log...

Quarterly Update: Enhanced Flexibility and Better Performance
At Raken, we continuously evolve to better meet the needs of our customers. Last quarter we made several updates to our app that allow for a faster, smoother user experience....

New Integration: Automate Your Payroll Process with Raken and Sage 100 Contractor
As a business grows, it’s important to optimize your payroll process. More projects means more employees, and accurately capturing, reviewing, and processing time card data...

Raken + Ryvit: The Power of Connection in Construction
Staying connected makes our lives easier—especially at work. In an increasingly remote world, it’s essential to communicate project updates as fast as possible. That way,...

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...