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The Rising Costs of Disputes in Construction

A 2023 report revealed that the cost of average disputes in North America is rising. Read more to learn about the insights from the report, and how Raken can help.

A Day in the Life of a Construction Superintendent

A superintendent's main responsibility is to ensure the success of the projects they work on, but what exactly does the job look like on a day-to-day basis?

How to Prevent Heat Stress and Heat Stroke in Construction

We’ll teach you how to recognize the risks of heat-related illness and provide links to toolbox talks you can share with employees.

5 Ways to Improve Construction Quality Management

If your customers aren’t satisfied with the quality of your work, your project's profitability is in jeopardy. Quality errors often lead to costly rework, disputes, and...

How to Become a Subcontractor in Construction

Subcontractors are skilled laborers who handle the day-to-day work of a construction project. Learn how to become a subcontractor and discover how this essential role fits into...

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...

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.

What is an Electrical Contractor?

Learn about electrical contractor salaries, skills, training, and more.