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Four Tips to Build Stronger Subcontractor Partnerships
Done right, subcontractor management creates lasting partnerships with the best talent in the market. Done wrong, it can lead to a chaotic and frustrating jobsite.
By Stan Singh
April 4, 2019
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by Stan Singh
Stan Singh is Director of Product Management at Raken where he works closely with superintendents and foremen in the field to help alleviate their pain points associated with job site documentation through the use of technology. Based in San Diego, Raken provides innovative mobile technology to streamline field workflows for construction workers. Raken's "digital toolbox" connects the field to the office with daily reports, time cards, task management, project insights, photo management, and more.
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