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Why Construction Site Photo Documentation is Important
In construction, keeping a project on track (and your customers happy) is easier said than done. However, increasing your visibility into a construction project with...
Quarterly Update: 10 Improvements to Make Your Life Easier
2021 has been a year filled with change and less-than-ideal circumstances. That’s why at Raken, we’ve been hard at work making sure you have the tools to succeed. In Q2 of 2021...
Collect Multiple Signatures with Newly Enhanced Checklists
Our checklists are constantly evolving to meet the many needs on your jobsite. Today, we’re excited to launch our latest checklist enhancement: multi-signatures. Multiple...
4 Construction Companies Improving Their Communities
Construction workers all over the US have helped make life in North America what it is. The buildings we work, socialize, and even sleep in are all possible thanks to...
Mobile Data Capture: How it's Changing Construction
For the past several years, the construction industry has increased industry productivity by incorporating more technology. Still, many construction companies have resisted this...
New Feature: Track and Improve Productivity with Production Insights Trends
Knowing which cost codes are performing well (or not) and why can help your company meet production goals—and ensure profitability. Our newest enhancement, Production Insights...
How the Construction Industry Can Meet the Coming Demand
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every industry, and construction is no exception. But in the US, there are increasing signs that the pandemic may be slowly coming to...
Raken Department Spotlight: Customer Success
We’re turning the spotlight on all the departments here at Raken! To start, we're highlighting our Customer Success team for their philosophy, what motivates them, and how they...
Mental Health in Construction: Breaking the Stigma
When you think of construction, “mental health” isn’t usually what comes to mind. Work is already stressful for most—but add in long hours, demanding tasks, and anxieties from...
The Lumber Shortage—and How It’s Affecting the Construction Industry
Lumber prices continue to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How is it affecting the construction industry—and how can contractors better protect themselves? Let's take a look...
Simplify Payroll with Timesheet Approvals
Processing accurate and timely payroll is essential for any construction business. We built Time Cards to make it easy to collect time data from the field. After listening to...
How Smoothing Out Cash Flow Can Improve Jobsite Safety
This blog is a collaboration with our friends at Billd . Safety and cash flow are inarguably two of the most important aspects of every contracting company. Without a solid...