Raken: Professional Daily Reports From Mobile Devices

Words: Dan Kamys
Raken

www.rakenapp.com

For daily reporting and compliance management on the jobsite, Raken has been named the #1 Daily Reporting Software App and Top 5 Mobile App for Construction at AGC National. Type or dictate information directly from your phone or tablet while on the jobsite. Add pictures, videos and attachments to your report, and at the end of the day, email your daily report right from your mobile device. The app automatically syncs with the Raken website so project managers can view updates in real time, including safety and delay notifications via text and email. Project managers, building inspectors, subcontractors and other construction professionals use Raken for daily reports.

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