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Raken is Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies
Inc. Magazine revealed that Raken is No. 1057 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a...

6 New Features for More Efficient Field Workflows
Curious what we’ve released in our product lately? We’ve gathered everything that’s new to help keep you up to date on all things Raken—so you can continue to streamline your...

Raken Announces New Executive Leadership
Raken’s founder and CEO Kyle Slager will be stepping down from his role as CEO and joining Raken's board of directors. Ty Kalklosch, formerly CRO of Paylease, has been named the...

Three Common Construction Equipment Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
If you were to ask somebody to envision the first thing that comes to mind when they think of construction, they’ll likely see a tonka truck-esque lineup involving backhoes,...

Going Green: Sustainability in Construction
Sustainability has been making quite the buzz in the construction industry as of late. From more eco-friendly materials, to paperless field management, to creating buildings...

Save Time Collecting Subcontractor Reports with Raken's Super Daily
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super Daily! Well, our Super Daily feature might not have the ability to fly or a nifty uniform, but can swoop in and save the day (or at least...

Made in the USA: Five Iconic Construction Projects in American History
A while back, we wrote about 10 incredible feats in construction history . Today, in honor of U.S. Independence Day, we've compiled a list of some top construction projects in...

Five Tips for Effective Toolbox Talks
When imagining public speaking, the first pictures that come to mind are likely going to be dynamic motivational presentations, awards ceremonies, or political campaigns....

Manpower Reports
Learn about the importance of manpower reports in construction and discover how Raken streamlines the process for creating and sharing them.

Three Reasons Why Superintendents Need the Raken App
Raken software is revolutionizing the construction industry with its advanced field management solutions for superintendents. With that being said, here are three reasons why...