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What Is Raken?

In this article, learn what Raken is, who it's for, and how its features help construction teams capture better field data.

Written by Carolina Manos
Updated today

Raken is a field-first construction management platform built for the way crews actually work. From daily reports and time tracking to safety, equipment, and project management, Raken connects your field and office teams so nothing falls through the cracks — without slowing anyone down.


Quick Answer

Raken is a web and mobile platform for construction teams. Field crews use the mobile app to log daily reports, track time, document safety, and capture photos. Office teams use the web app to review data, manage compliance, run reports, and integrate with payroll and project management systems.


Who Is Raken For?

Raken is built for any construction company — general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty contractors — that needs accurate, real-time data from the field. Whether you have 5 employees or 5,000, Raken scales to fit how your team works.


What Can You Do in Raken?

Daily Progress Reporting

Field crews log notes, photos, weather, work logs, and survey responses directly from the mobile app. Signed daily reports are automatically distributed to stakeholders and stored for compliance. Raken captures weather automatically based on your project's location so you never have to enter it manually.

Time Tracking

Track employee hours from the field or office. Supervisors can create time cards on behalf of their crew, or workers can clock in and out on their own devices using Raken Time Clock. Review, approve, and export time data for payroll from the web app.

Safety and Quality

Schedule and deliver toolbox talks, complete checklists, log observations, manage incidents, and submit directly to OSHA. All safety documentation is centralized and reportable.

Project and Team Management

Manage your projects, employees, companies, and contacts from one centralized directory. Assign tasks, track compliance, manage RFIs, and keep your project records organized and audit-ready.

Production Tracking

Log materials and equipment usage, set cost code budgets, and track production quantities against your plan — so you always know where each job stands.

Document Management

Upload, annotate, and share project documents and forms from the web or mobile app. Everything is stored per project and accessible to your whole team.

Integrations

Raken connects with leading project management, accounting, payroll, and reality capture platforms — including Procore, Autodesk, Foundation, Sage, Viewpoint, and more.


Raken Plans

Raken is available on two plans — Basic and Performance. Both plans include core daily reporting, time tracking, and project management features. The Performance Plan unlocks advanced features including Segments, Production Tracking, Photo and File Favorites, RFIs, and more. A free trial is available so you can explore Raken before subscribing. Contact our team at hello@rakenapp.com or call 858-290-4477 to learn more.


Troubleshooting & FAQ

Is Raken only for the field?

No. Raken has a full-featured web app for office users and a mobile app for field crews. Both work together — field entries appear in real time on the web so supervisors, project managers, and administrators always have an up-to-date view.

Do I need a computer to use Raken?

No. Most field tasks — daily reports, time cards, checklists, photos — are done entirely on the mobile app. The web app is used primarily for setup, review, approvals, and reporting.

How do I get started?

Start with a free trial at rakenapp.com/register, or download the Raken app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.


Technical Specifications

  • Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+, and all major web browsers

  • Offline Capability: Yes — mobile app supports offline entry for daily reports and time cards

  • Plan Required: Basic or Performance (free trial available)


Considerations

  • Some features — including Segments, Production Tracking, RFIs, and Photo Favorites — require the Performance Plan.

  • A free trial is available for new accounts. Contact our sales team at 858-290-4477 or hello@rakenapp.com to get started.


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