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
Topics
Technology
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.
Related stories
Technology
AI as Augmented Intelligence: Enhancing Human Capabilities
By Steve Jones
Artificial intelligence is now a household term, but augmented intelligence may prove more beneficial and less controversial for certain sectors of the construction industry.
Technology
Even Data Center Construction Needs Some Help From AI
By Dexter Bachelder
Construction of data center projects is ramping up, sometimes with the aid of artificial intelligence.
Technology
Construction Can Look to Gen Z and Technology to Sustain Talent Pipeline
By Kit Dickinson
You've heard it over and over: Gen Z is the solution to the labor shortage. But there may be another way to tap into that talent pipeline.