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How the Construction Industry Can Meet the Coming Demand
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every industry, and construction is no exception. But in the US, there are increasing signs that the pandemic may be slowly coming to...
Raken Department Spotlight: Customer Success
We’re turning the spotlight on all the departments here at Raken! To start, we're highlighting our Customer Success team for their philosophy, what motivates them, and how they...
Mental Health in Construction: Breaking the Stigma
When you think of construction, “mental health” isn’t usually what comes to mind. Work is already stressful for most—but add in long hours, demanding tasks, and anxieties from...
The Lumber Shortage—and How It’s Affecting the Construction Industry
Lumber prices continue to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How is it affecting the construction industry—and how can contractors better protect themselves? Let's take a look...
Simplify Payroll with Timesheet Approvals
Processing accurate and timely payroll is essential for any construction business. We built Time Cards to make it easy to collect time data from the field. After listening to...
How Smoothing Out Cash Flow Can Improve Jobsite Safety
This blog is a collaboration with our friends at Billd . Safety and cash flow are inarguably two of the most important aspects of every contracting company. Without a solid...
Build Safety Into Each Day with Newly Enhanced Daily Reports
When it comes to jobsite safety, proper documentation is key. But tracking everyone’s safety measures isn’t easy—especially when you have a lot of projects to manage. With our...
How to Reduce Paperwork in Construction with Digital Documentation
Historically, construction has always used pen and paper. Daily reports, toolbox talks, checklists... paper is used for pretty much everything. However, shifting away from...
Improve Jobsite Safety with Spanish Toolbox Talks (and More Checklists)
We made some additions to our construction safety features to make it even easier for you to ensure everyone stays safe and informed on the job. Here are our latest feature...
New Feature Updates for Better Field Collaboration
We’ve hit the ground running in 2021 to help make your lives easier—on and off the jobsite. From new feature enhancements to a payroll integration, here’s the latest from Raken....
Choosing the Right Certified Payroll Partner for Your Construction Business
This blog is a collaboration with our friends at Points North . If you’re performing work for government clients (like federal, state, or municipal) and need to pay and report...
What is Construction Litigation?
Construction litigation is an area of law concerning legal disputes that arise during any stage of the construction process. Construction litigation can be costly and...