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5 Construction Projects That Are Shaping the Future

We’re looking ahead at some innovative and important new construction projects from across the U.S.

Dealing with Difficult Customers in Construction

Learn how to manage client expectations and build trust with clear communication.

How to Update Project Status

Learn how to designate whether a project is active, inactive, or deleted in Raken’s web app. Update a project’s status Selecting the right status for each project helps you stay...

Best Sustainable Building Materials

Learn about the most common sustainable construction materials and how they reduce the negative impact a construction project has on the environment.

5 Biggest Mistakes Construction Companies Make

Check out the five most common mistakes that GCs and subcontractors encounter during the course of a project.

New Integration: Connect Raken with QuickBooks Desktop

Eliminate duplicate data entry and speed up your payroll process.

How To Write a Construction Daily Report

Writing construction daily reports is one of the most important parts of the job for any contractor. Not only do reports keep you up-to-date with project progress and delays,...

Construction Site Diary: What You Need To Know

Learn how contractors use construction site diaries to document daily progress and make sure projects stay on track.

How to Monitor Report Compliance

Learn how to quickly review report compliance, as well as how to adjust report frequency.

2024 Year-End Update: Onward and Upward

If you’ve been following along, you know that 2024 was a big year for Raken. We’ve been expanding by adding new capabilities and integrations and updating our most widely used...

Winter Safety for Construction Workers

Learn the seven best winter safety topics to cover on the jobsite, plus more tips to stay incident-free this season.

How to Use Equipment Reports

Learn how (and why) to generate reports on heavy equipment use at the project or company level in Raken.