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  • Urakka.app 1.14.5 – Smarter Projects, Smoother Uploads, and More Control

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    Urakka.app 1.14.5 – Smarter Projects, Smoother Uploads, and More Control

    This release brings powerful upgrades to image uploads, project management, and AI task handling — all designed to save time and streamline your day. Faster Image and Video Uploads with Background Sync Smarter Projects and Workflow Improved Scheduling & Payroll Support Better Task Control & Fixes

  • Urakka.app 1.14.3 – Draw, Manage & Report Smarter

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    Urakka.app 1.14.3 – Draw, Manage & Report Smarter

    We’ve redesigned key modules to give you visual control over your sites, tasks, and reports. Interactive Floor Plans Clearer Area & Space Management Streamlined Reporting Integrations & Reliability Better Task Overview Plus general UI and usability upgrades.

  • Urakka.app 1.14.2 – Faster Extra Work & Better Task Management

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    Urakka.app 1.14.2 – Faster Extra Work & Better Task Management

    This release focuses on making extra work handling and everyday navigation more intuitive. Simplified Extra Work Offering Improved Lists & Reporting Better Cost & Time Tracking Overall usability improvements

  • Urakka.app 1.14.1 – More Control on Site

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    Urakka.app 1.14.1 – More Control on Site

    We’re rolling out powerful updates to make everyday work smoother for everyone on site and in the office. Stay in Control of Time & Access Smarter Daily Tools Quality-of-Life Improvements

  • Product Update: AI-Powered Sales Tools, Smarter Reports, and Better Navigation

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    Product Update: AI-Powered Sales Tools, Smarter Reports, and Better Navigation

    Product Team We’re excited to announce the release of Urakka.app 1.14.0, packed with powerful new tools to help construction and maintenance teams manage extra work, documents, billing, and project execution with greater speed and clarity. This update is designed to simplify the day-to-day—whether you’re on-site, managing teams, or closing new deals. Sell Smarter: AI-Detected Extra…

  • Talk, Don’t Type – The Future of Reporting is Here

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    Talk, Don’t Type – The Future of Reporting is Here

    At Urakka.app, we believe reporting and communication on a construction site shouldn’t be a burden. That’s why we’re bringing powerful new tools from the world of property management (like those in Kiira.app) into the hands of builders, subcontractors, and site supervisors — with a twist that fits the fast-paced, hands-on reality of field work. Smarter…

  • Product Update: Powerful New Features for Workforce and Sales Management

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    Product Update: Powerful New Features for Workforce and Sales Management

    Product Team We’ve been working hard to bring you new features that enhance workforce management, streamline project sales, and improve overall efficiency. Based on feedback from construction and maintenance companies, we’ve expanded Urakka.app with tools that simplify job scheduling, workforce allocation, and project sales—helping businesses manage their operations in real time. New in Urakka.app 1.12.1:…

  • Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy: Pilot Project to Improve Work Efficiency

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    Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy: Pilot Project to Improve Work Efficiency

    We are excited to announce that Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy (UMR) have officially launched a pilot project on September 4th. This two-month pilot aims to further enhance work efficiency, focusing particularly on real-time tracking of hourly workers and the innovative management of tasks. The pilot introduces a new way to manage and monitor task…

  • Urakka.app Beta Released on App Stores

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    Urakka.app Beta Released on App Stores

    The Urakka.app beta version has been released on both Apple’s and Google’s app stores. You can download the app, register as a user, and streamline your contracting work starting today. The highly anticipated beta version of Urakka.app has finally been released on both Apple’s and Google’s app stores. This mobile application offers contractors an efficient…

Business and General

Latest news and articles on busienss development, general announcements and random thoughts.

  • Urakka.app 1.14.3 – Draw, Manage & Report Smarter

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    Urakka.app 1.14.3 – Draw, Manage & Report Smarter

    We’ve redesigned key modules to give you visual control over your sites, tasks, and reports. Interactive Floor Plans Clearer Area & Space Management Streamlined Reporting Integrations & Reliability Better Task Overview Plus general UI and usability upgrades.

  • Urakka.app 1.14.2 – Faster Extra Work & Better Task Management

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    Urakka.app 1.14.2 – Faster Extra Work & Better Task Management

    This release focuses on making extra work handling and everyday navigation more intuitive. Simplified Extra Work Offering Improved Lists & Reporting Better Cost & Time Tracking Overall usability improvements

  • Urakka.app 1.14.1 – More Control on Site

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    Urakka.app 1.14.1 – More Control on Site

    We’re rolling out powerful updates to make everyday work smoother for everyone on site and in the office. Stay in Control of Time & Access Smarter Daily Tools Quality-of-Life Improvements

  • Product Update: AI-Powered Sales Tools, Smarter Reports, and Better Navigation

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    Product Update: AI-Powered Sales Tools, Smarter Reports, and Better Navigation

    Product Team We’re excited to announce the release of Urakka.app 1.14.0, packed with powerful new tools to help construction and maintenance teams manage extra work, documents, billing, and project execution with greater speed and clarity. This update is designed to simplify the day-to-day—whether you’re on-site, managing teams, or closing new deals. Sell Smarter: AI-Detected Extra…

  • Talk, Don’t Type – The Future of Reporting is Here

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    Talk, Don’t Type – The Future of Reporting is Here

    At Urakka.app, we believe reporting and communication on a construction site shouldn’t be a burden. That’s why we’re bringing powerful new tools from the world of property management (like those in Kiira.app) into the hands of builders, subcontractors, and site supervisors — with a twist that fits the fast-paced, hands-on reality of field work. Smarter…

  • 🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025 🎄

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    🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025 🎄

    Dear customers and partners As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your trust in Urakka.app during what has been a challenging year for the construction industry. Together, we’ve navigated uncertainties, adapted to changes, and laid the foundation for a brighter 2025. At Urakka.app, we’re committed to making…

  • Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy: Pilot Project to Improve Work Efficiency

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    Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy: Pilot Project to Improve Work Efficiency

    We are excited to announce that Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy (UMR) have officially launched a pilot project on September 4th. This two-month pilot aims to further enhance work efficiency, focusing particularly on real-time tracking of hourly workers and the innovative management of tasks. The pilot introduces a new way to manage and monitor task…

  • Timo Lehmus Appointed to the Board of Directors of Urakka.app Software Oy

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    Timo Lehmus Appointed to the Board of Directors of Urakka.app Software Oy

    Board of Directors Urakka.app Software Oy is delighted to announce the appointment of Timo Lehmus to the company’s board of directors. Lehmus brings with him extensive expertise and over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked at YIT for 34 years, with the last 24 years in various leadership roles both…

  • Antti Aaltonen Appointed to the Board of Directors of Urakka.app Software Oy

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    Antti Aaltonen Appointed to the Board of Directors of Urakka.app Software Oy

    Board of Directors Urakka.app Software Oy is delighted to announce the appointment of Antti Aaltonen to the company’s board of directors. Press Release  For Immediate Release Helsinki, May 10, 2024 Urakka.app Software Oy is pleased to announce the appointment of Antti Aaltonen to the company’s board of directors. Aaltonen brings with him extensive expertise and…

  • Houssein Saade Appointed as CEO of Urakka.app

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    Houssein Saade Appointed as CEO of Urakka.app

    Houssein Saade has been appointed as the CEO of Urakka.app effective January 1, 2024. Urakka.app’s co-founder, Houssein Saade, has taken on the responsibility of the company’s operational leadership starting January 1, 2024. Saade holds a degree in civil engineering and brings with him a strong background in project management roles in complex construction projects. Saade’s…

Industry Specific

All industry specific news and articles.

  • Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy: Pilot Project to Improve Work Efficiency

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    Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy: Pilot Project to Improve Work Efficiency

    We are excited to announce that Urakka.app and Uudenmaan Mestarirakentajat Oy (UMR) have officially launched a pilot project on September 4th. This two-month pilot aims to further enhance work efficiency, focusing particularly on real-time tracking of hourly workers and the innovative management of tasks. The pilot introduces a new way to manage and monitor task…

  • Keeping schedules is a combination of good scheduling by management and real-time tracking of progress.

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    Keeping schedules is a combination of good scheduling by management and real-time tracking of progress.

    Guest author, project engineer (scheduling coordinator) In the construction industry, the phase schedules of construction sites are largely created by one or two individuals. Creating site allocations, identifying and dividing work phases, estimating and seeking quantities, and setting realistic durations for work phases falls on the shoulders of the scheduling coordinator and possibly the site…

  • It’s time to reduce the use of guesswork and stop rewarding employees based on their appearance.

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    It’s time to reduce the use of guesswork and stop rewarding employees based on their appearance.

    Guest author, project engineer The challenge for subcontractor supervisors is to manage and monitor the efficiency of their own employees and ensure systematic progress. The primary work areas for employees need to be specified, and roles allocated to each worker to proceed in a productive manner. Based on the estimated or calculated workloads of each…

  • Is there ever a good time to change practices?

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    Is there ever a good time to change practices?

    Guest author, site manager The outdated practices in the construction industry are in need of renewal, and now, in the early stages of the era of artificial intelligence, it is an excellent time to transition to more technologically advanced solutions. Currently, many construction sites operate using practices that have been chosen based on the habits…

  • Efficient operation on the construction site relies largely on more than just the speed of the installers.

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    Efficient operation on the construction site relies largely on more than just the speed of the installers.

    A visiting author, personnel of the main contractor “The workers have finally arrived on site, but they don’t have detailed information about where their installations should take place.” Is the following scenario all too familiar? “Today we got word from the workshop that we’re coming to this site. The logistics colleague from the workshop loaded…

  • “We’re stuck in meetings again and can’t get to the field to check on the progress of the workers.”

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    “We’re stuck in meetings again and can’t get to the field to check on the progress of the workers.”

    A visiting author: project engineer (schedule coordinator) A contractor’s site manager’s time is largely spent elsewhere than in the field monitoring and directing the situation. One of the subcontractor’s ways to achieve efficient financial results is to optimize the allocation of their resources well in advance and identify potential ways to respond to deviations. Reducing…

  • Access data at construction site gates: statutory reporting, hour tracking, or something entirely different?

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    Access data at construction site gates: statutory reporting, hour tracking, or something entirely different?

    In the digital age of construction sites, access data has become commonplace. Workers clock in and out of construction sites with personal cards, and this information is utilized for various purposes – including reporting to tax authorities. But how useful is it to track access data at construction site gates? Although subcontractors working on an…

  • Driving from one construction site to another in a rush – is your site management running itself ragged?

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    Driving from one construction site to another in a rush – is your site management running itself ragged?

    The daily life of a site manager in the construction industry can be hectic. Traditionally, managing construction sites has often meant constant rushing between locations, directing workers, delivering materials, and resolving errors and deficiencies reported by clients. Imagine a situation where the foreman sends lists of defects and deficiencies as PDF documents via email, and…

  • Efficiency in Work: The Key to Success Lies in Task Assignment

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    Efficiency in Work: The Key to Success Lies in Task Assignment

    In the world of construction projects, time is money, and the efficiency of work is a key factor in the success of projects. The importance of clear task assignment is highlighted when it comes to the time allocated for task completion. When a task is defined with a precise deadline and detailed instructions for its…

  • Contractor, How to Stand Out from Competitors?

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    Contractor, How to Stand Out from Competitors?

    Choosing the right subcontractor is one of the most critical decisions for the success of a construction project. The client faces many challenges and concerns in this process: fear of inefficiency, budget overruns, delays, safety risks, and communication problems are just the tip of the iceberg. These are reasons that keep you awake at night…

  • Why Would an Employee Do More Than Necessary?

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    Why Would an Employee Do More Than Necessary?

    Construction workers often face challenges when tasks are not clearly defined or when communication is lacking. Construction workers often face challenges when tasks are not clearly defined or when communication is lacking. This can lead to frustration and inefficiency, which in turn affects the success of the entire project. Fortunately, there are ways that not…

  • How to Boost Productivity on Construction Sites: Five Easy Tips for Subcontractors

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    How to Boost Productivity on Construction Sites: Five Easy Tips for Subcontractors

    This article presents practical methods for subcontractors to enhance productivity on construction sites. As a subcontractor, you know that every day on the construction site is valuable. Improving productivity isn’t just about saving time—it’s also about enhancing quality, job satisfaction, and profitability. Here are five tips to take your contracts to the next level: These…

  • “Can you get 4 tilers to the construction site by tomorrow?”

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    “Can you get 4 tilers to the construction site by tomorrow?”

    Rapid changes and labor needs are common. You might be asked, “Can you get 4 tilers to the construction site by tomorrow?”. How do you respond, and how quickly? Traditional way of determining labor availability Typically, answering such a question requires multiple phone calls and inquiries. You need to check if suitable workers are available,…

  • When you implement tasks and task chaining, you can say goodbye to Excel planning

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    When you implement tasks and task chaining, you can say goodbye to Excel planning

    In construction, project planning and monitoring can be challenging, but with tickets and their chaining, you can significantly ease site management and organization. “Why tickets?” Tickets represent individual tasks that can be assigned to a contractor and a worker. In the construction industry, work is always carried out in stages, which is why tickets can…

  • Video instructions for every task and maximum efficiency in performance!

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    Video instructions for every task and maximum efficiency in performance!

    In today’s construction, it’s increasingly important for professionals to work efficiently, safely, and with high quality. Standardized workflow With video instructions, all workers perform their tasks in the same, standardized manner agreed upon with the site. This ensures uniform practices on the site, thereby improving work quality and efficiency. Time saved on training and learning…

  • Already have an ERP, but do you have an app for site management?

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    Already have an ERP, but do you have an app for site management?

    In the construction industry, it’s important to utilize efficient tools and applications to ensure productivity and quality. Site management app complements ERP A site management mobile app is designed specifically for the needs and conditions of construction sites, filling in the gaps left by an ERP system. It provides tangible benefits for daily site operations,…

  • These four factors cause inefficiency in construction

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    These four factors cause inefficiency in construction

    Efficiency in construction is crucial for meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Unclear tasks and lack of site management Unclear tasks and inadequate supervision can lead to inefficiency on the construction site. If workers are unsure about their tasks or how to perform them, it can result in misunderstandings, errors, and delays. A site manager…

  • How AI Can Assist Site Management

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    How AI Can Assist Site Management

    AI has transformed various industries in recent years, and construction sites are no exception. Resource Optimization AI can analyze historical and real-time data from the construction site to optimize resource usage. This ensures that the right amount of manpower, materials, and equipment are available when needed, reducing costs and improving schedule adherence. Risk Identification and…