Blog
Catch up on all the latest construction tips, news, and updates.
Dealing with Difficult Customers in Construction
Learn how to manage client expectations and build trust with clear communication.
5 Ways to Celebrate Women in Construction Week
March 2-8 is Women in Construction Week! Learn how to honor the spirit of this event all year long. What is Women in Construction Week? Women in Construction Week is an annual...
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.
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.
Construction Rework: Causes, Costs & How To Avoid It
Despite best efforts to meet your clients’ expectations, there are many opportunities for mistakes that lead to rework during the construction process. Learn the common causes...