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Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
2021 Recap: Raken’s Top 12 Moments This Year
2021 was an interesting year for construction. Despite supply chain issues—and increasing labor shortages—the number of projects and developments across the country has...
Raken Wins Award for San Diego’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022
We’re proud to announce that Raken was voted as one of San Diego’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2022! The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition...
5 Customer Engagement Tips for Subcontractors
Subcontractors rely on communication to track the progress and productivity of projects. Unfortunately, communication challenges (or a complete lack thereof) can affect a...
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...
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...