--- title: Construction Companies Still Struggle with Data description: "A recent 2018 PlanGrid-FMI study reported key insights into tech data challenges that are driving additional rework costs across the construction industry in the U.S. Miscommunication and poor project data account for nearly half of all rework on U.S construction job sites, resulting in huge dollars lost on construction projects. The good news:\nwith the right information management and implementation, data efficiency can be realized and construction tech platforms become more valuable. But given current lean staffing, construction companies may need help. BarkerBlue offers Construction Information Management services to help counter the data problems driving rework. 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While construction firms continue to invest in technology, the business-critical issues of communication and data management need more strategic attention than they currently receive." (PlanGrid Press Release, 8/1/18)* The study goes on to note that with [the right implementation and information management](https://barkerbluebuild.com/)"there’s a huge potential to reduce the massive cost and time of rework from poor data and miscommunication." *(BisNow, 8/1/18)* **Construction Executives, General Contractors, Owners & Developers:** BarkerBlue can help overcome this data challenge by providing [complete ](https://barkerbluebuild.com/professional-cim/)[managed service](https://barkerbluebuild.com/professional-cim/) that helps your project teams focus on construction instead of [document control](https://barkerbluebuild.com/essential-cim/). Our certified experts manage your construction or building data to ensure you are realizing all the efficiencies of your chosen technology.  From project set-up and current set administration, to [RFI annotations and project logs](https://barkerbluebuild.com/change-management/), our team of industry pros can ensure that you are working off of the most current information.  BarkerBlue acts as administrators on your chosen platform(s) ensuring you can use the tools that work best for you with the security of knowing the information is accurate and identical for your whole team.  Learn more at [https://barkerbluebuild.com/](https://barkerbluebuild.com/)   [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [#constructiondata](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/constructiondata), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Related posts ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Document%20Management%20Post%20CoVid.png) [5 Ways OutSourcing Construction Document Management Can Boost Profit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-ways-outsourcing-construction-document-management-can-boost-profit) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Document%20Management%20Post%20CoVid.png) #### [5 Ways OutSourcing Construction Document Management Can Boost Profit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-ways-outsourcing-construction-document-management-can-boost-profit) June 29, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-ways-outsourcing-construction-document-management-can-boost-profit#comments-listing) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/5%20Steps%20to%20Face%20COVID-19%20Biz%20Downturn.jpg) [5  Steps To Face COVID-19 Potential Business Downturns](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-steps-to-face-covid-19-potential-business-downturn) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/5%20Steps%20to%20Face%20COVID-19%20Biz%20Downturn.jpg) #### [5  Steps To Face COVID-19 Potential Business Downturns](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-steps-to-face-covid-19-potential-business-downturn) March 18, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/5-steps-to-face-covid-19-potential-business-downturn#comments-listing) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Constuct%20Team%20w%20Tech%20Equip.jpg) [2020 Construction Outlook: The Good, Bad, & the Ugly Challenge](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2020-construction-outlook-the-good-bad-the-ugly-challenge) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Constuct%20Team%20w%20Tech%20Equip.jpg) #### [2020 Construction Outlook: The Good, Bad, & the Ugly Challenge](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2020-construction-outlook-the-good-bad-the-ugly-challenge) February 28, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2020-construction-outlook-the-good-bad-the-ugly-challenge#comments-listing) ### Leave A Comment    ### BLOG CATEGORIES - [#brandingmatters (1)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/brandingmatters) - [#businessdisplaygraphics (5)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/businessdisplaygraphics) - [#constructiondata (11)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/constructiondata) - [#customdisplays (1)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/customdisplays) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FEEDS ### Subscribe To Our Newsletter [![BarkerBlue.com](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NEW_BarkerBlue_Logo_horiz%20copy.png?width=180&name=NEW_BarkerBlue_Logo_horiz%20copy.png)](https://barkerblue.com) Founded in 1961, BarkerBlue has become a leader in Construction Information Management and Display Graphics and Digital print solutions. 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