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Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
New Camera Upgrades, Ease of Use Improvements, and More
We’ve launched a camera upgrade and several design improvements to help our customers make the most of their field data—while making our top-rated mobile app easier to use than...
10 Incredible Feats in Construction History
Human history has seen a multitude of incredible feats. From Leonardo da Vinci to Nikola Tesla to Steve Jobs, creation and invention are core to the human experience. It sets us...
Schedule of Values (SOV): What You Need To Know
A schedule of values clearly demonstrates all the work and resources applied to a construction project. Learn how to create a schedule of values and use this type of...
What is Construction Workforce Management?
Just like materials and equipment, your workforce is a valuable resource that needs to be managed. What is construction workforce management? In construction, workforce...
Explore Raken’s New Labor Management Tools
Better leverage your most important resource—your workforce—with Raken’s new labor management tools . Track employee certifications Admins can now use Raken’s web app to upload...
How to Find the Right Construction Project Manager
A lot goes into the successful completion of a construction project. Many factors can affect the outcome, from the equipment being used and workforce hired to weather. That’s...
The Risks of Account Sharing in Construction
For many construction companies, software is essential to daily operations. But sometimes while using digital tools, businesses unintentionally leave themselves vulnerable to...
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...