Technology

Investing in Construction Technology for the Field
Selecting software can be tricky. Contractors want field-focused technology with solutions that streamline communication between a jobsite and office.
By Kyle Slager
February 24, 2020
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by Kyle Slager
Kyle Slager founded Raken, a mobile first, field management software for the construction industry, in 2014. Today, Raken serves nearly 4,000 clients in 92 countries and has been utilized on over 350,000 projects. The cloud-based SaaS solution boosts productivity and safety by streamlining workflow processes such as daily reporting, time tracking and safety management. Before founding Raken, Kyle co-founded Acacia Living and worked at Brandes Investment Partners, a leading global value-based investment management firm, where he was responsible for investing more than $120 billion in assets under management. Since founding Raken, Kyle has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and named San Diego's Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal.
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