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Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
How Could Climate Change Affect Construction Conditions?
Climate change is affecting the world and the way we work in several ways. Unfortunately, these changes are impossible to ignore, especially within construction. Weather impacts...
Ask a Raken User: Best Practices for Streamlining Subcontractor Data
In construction, field data is key to building a successful project. Timely insights let you know if cost codes are doing well (or not)—and help keep projects on track. However,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...