--- title: How To Improve Data to Reduce Construction Rework description: "Get a FREE AEC Downloadable eGuide on Digital Construction Plans & Standards.\nUse this FREE guide to streamline your digital construction plans to:\n--Stop data detours and mistakes.\n--Reduce unnecessary rework. \nGet 21 Tips that Zero In on 4 Key Areas to improve plan document efficiency, including these areas: \n--Sheet Naming & Numbering\n--Overlays, OCR, & Scanned Docs\nFind easy-to-follow steps to amp up the power of your digital plans. 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This generates incorrect plan detours plus confusion that can lead work crews to complete unnecessary rework. While most construction companies are aware of this growing data dilema, they don't have the time or ready resources to develop the digital standards needed to improve their data.   ### **[FREE AEC Digital Standards Guide ](http://info.barkerblue.com/aecpromo-4-areas-to-leverage-digital-construction-plans)** ### BarkerBlue understands a key step to reducing rework requires setting and following specific quality-control standards for your digital plans. To help the industry we are offering a **FREE AEC eGuide** with clear document guidelines to assist you with organizing your digital plans. Use this guide to streamline your documents to: - **Stop data detours and mistakes, and...** - **Reduce unnecessary rework.  ** Click this blue link t[o](http://info.barkerblue.com/aecpromo-4-areas-to-leverage-digital-construction-plans)**[ Request Your FREE eGuide: ](http://info.barkerblue.com/aecpromo-4-areas-to-leverage-digital-construction-plans)[*"4 Areas to Leverage the Power of Digital Construction Plans."*](http://info.barkerblue.com/aecpromo-4-areas-to-leverage-digital-construction-plans) Or click on the Guide image above to get started. **By following the steps in this guide you can better harness the power of your software, and begin to reduce the data disconnects that drive up your rework costs. 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