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Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
New Integration: Automate Your Payroll Process with Raken and Sage 100 Contractor
As a business grows, it’s important to optimize your payroll process. More projects means more employees, and accurately capturing, reviewing, and processing time card data...
How to Foster an Inclusive Workplace Environment
Every March, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) hosts Women in Construction Week , a special celebration of—and for—women in the industry. While NAWIC...
Raken + Ryvit: The Power of Connection in Construction
Staying connected makes our lives easier—especially at work. In an increasingly remote world, it’s essential to communicate project updates as fast as possible. That way,...
What is LEED Certification and Why is it Important in Construction?
Sustainability is a major concern for modern construction companies. It’s crucial to consider how a construction project will impact the environment and the health and safety of...
The Unique Time Management Obstacles of Construction Crew Scheduling
Most construction jobs, even those that seem simple, require plenty of administration. Contractors have to be vetted, materials have to be secured, and plans need to be...
How to Build Better Construction Projects (and Win More Business) in 2022
At the end of last year, President Biden signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law. With it comes new upgrades for roads, bridges, and transit systems—and more demand...
How Could Climate Change Affect Construction Conditions?
Climate change is affecting the world and the way we work in several ways. Unfortunately, these changes are impossible to ignore, especially within construction. Weather impacts...
Ask a Raken User: Best Practices for Streamlining Subcontractor Data
In construction, field data is key to building a successful project. Timely insights let you know if cost codes are doing well (or not)—and help keep projects on track. However,...
2021 Recap: Raken’s Top 12 Moments This Year
2021 was an interesting year for construction. Despite supply chain issues—and increasing labor shortages—the number of projects and developments across the country has...
Raken Wins Award for San Diego’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022
We’re proud to announce that Raken was voted as one of San Diego’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2022! The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition...
5 Customer Engagement Tips for Subcontractors
Subcontractors rely on communication to track the progress and productivity of projects. Unfortunately, communication challenges (or a complete lack thereof) can affect a...
4 Interesting Findings from Foundation’s 2021 Construction Business Report
The construction industry is ever-evolving—and 2021 was no exception. To see how contractors did this year, we partnered with Foundation Software on their 2021 Construction...