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Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
What is a Mechanical Contractor?
Learn about mechanical contractor responsibilities, salaries, software, and more.
Quarterly Update: Making Construction Management More Convenient
In the first quarter of 2023, Raken unveiled a wide range of helpful new features and integrations for our platform. New project view interface on web Efficiency is the first...
What is an Electrical Contractor?
Learn about electrical contractor salaries, skills, training, and more.
QA vs. QC in Construction
The terms quality assurance and quality control may sound similar but actually describe two distinct functions in the construction industry. Understanding the difference between...
How to Be a Successful Subcontractor
The world of subcontracting is always changing. Demand for specialty subcontractors remains high, leading to plenty of competition for project bids. That’s why it’s more...
What is a Concrete Contractor?
Learn about the skilled contractors who work with concrete, their average salaries, training requirements, and the software they use on the job.
What is a Submittal in Construction? A Definitive Guide
Submittals are a crucial part of the construction process. This guide defines what a submittal is, explains how submittals are used, and describes best submittal practices. What...
Five Tips to Effectively Manage Subcontractors
The construction job market has never been tighter. Ongoing labor shortages paired with high demand for construction workers puts even more pressure than usual on GCs to manage...
Clock In with Raken Kiosk
Clocking in and tracking time just got easier thanks to our newest feature. Introducing Kiosk mode, now available in Raken: What is Raken Kiosk? Raken Kiosk is a new feature in...
5 Ways to Celebrate Women in Construction Week
March 5-11 is Women in Construction Week! Learn how to honor this event all year long. What is Women in Construction Week? Women in Construction Week is an annual event founded...
Introducing Raken Academy
This month, we’ve launched an all new learning platform for our customers. With Raken Academy, you can now access 33 interactive training courses. Learn how to master Raken and...
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection in Construction
Construction Dive recently revealed that in 2022, OSHA inspected more construction sites than any other type of workplace. What is an OSHA worksite inspection? During an...