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Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
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...
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...
Six Ways to Stand Out in the Construction Industry
You don’t have to be paying close attention to notice that construction is on the rise. All it takes is driving through any of America’s metropolitan areas, where you’ll see...
6 Tips for Advancing Your Construction Career
Professional growth is a universal goal for anyone in the workforce, regardless of their field. However, the path to career advancement can look different in each industry. In...
New Year, New Look for Raken’s Online Interface
We’re launching a brand new, streamlined design for our web-based project view. Our online interface at the project level now features improved navigation, organization, and...
What is an Excavating Contractor? Definition, Duties & Job Outlook
Before you can start building, you need to prepare the jobsite. That’s where excavating contractors come in. Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and average salaries of...
Raken’s 2022 Recap
It’s an exciting time to be in construction. Though we're still dealing with last year’s supply chain issues and other challenges, economic forecasts predict government...
The Evolution of Construction Technology Through the Years
Construction has existed as an industry for as long as humans have sought shelter from the elements. It didn’t take long before humans aspired to grander visions, though, as...