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[Need a Robot Dog, Or a Data Hound?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/need-a-robot-dog-or-a-data-hound) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [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), [Construction Technology](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-technology) *"SpotMini is a four-legged dog-like robot that’s just under three feet tall, outfitted with 3D vision and 17 distinct joints. [Boston Dynamics](https://www.inverse.com/topic/boston-dynamics), the company that makes SpotMini, wants to be on pace to produce a thousand SpotMini robots annually by July 2019 for..* [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/need-a-robot-dog-or-a-data-hound) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/AECeGuide_2Oct18_Cover_web2pt_rule.png) [How To Improve Data to Reduce Construction Rework](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-standards-to-reduce-construction-rework) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/AECeGuide_2Oct18_Cover_web2pt_rule.png) #### [How To Improve Data to Reduce Construction Rework](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-standards-to-reduce-construction-rework) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [#constructiondata](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/constructiondata) 09 10, 2018 ## [How To Improve Data to Reduce Construction Rework](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-standards-to-reduce-construction-rework) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [#constructiondata](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/constructiondata) ### **Poor Data Fuels Construction Rework** ### A joint study between software company **[PlanGrid and FMI Corporation](https://www.plangrid.com/ebook/construction-disconnected/)**recently reported a growing problem that is plaguing many construction companies today: Poor data and miscommunication is driving ***over*** ***half of all construction..*** [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-standards-to-reduce-construction-rework) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/architecture-building-construction-220885.jpg) [Following This Giant's Building Boom?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/following-this-giants-construction-boom) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/architecture-building-construction-220885.jpg) #### [Following This Giant's Building Boom?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/following-this-giants-construction-boom) [barkerblue news](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-news), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data) 06 09, 2018 ## [Following This Giant's Building Boom?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/following-this-giants-construction-boom) [barkerblue news](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-news), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data) "Amazon promises to build a $5B second headquarters to host 50,000 high-paying tech employees with a median income of $100K in the city that offers the most alluring incentives — but once you take in a tech powerhouse like Amazon, the construction boom won’t stop with.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/following-this-giants-construction-boom) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue%20Partners%20to%20Help%20Build%20Westfield%20Valley%20Fair%20Mall.png) [BarkerBlue Helps Transform Westfield Valley Fair](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-helps-transform-westfield-valley-fair) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue%20Partners%20to%20Help%20Build%20Westfield%20Valley%20Fair%20Mall.png) #### [BarkerBlue Helps Transform Westfield Valley Fair](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-helps-transform-westfield-valley-fair) [barkerblue news](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-news), [project management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/project-management), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data) 31 08, 2018 ## [BarkerBlue Helps Transform Westfield Valley Fair](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-helps-transform-westfield-valley-fair) [barkerblue news](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-news), [project management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/project-management), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data) An exciting makeover for the [Westfield Valley Fair](https://www.westfield.com/valleyfair/center-info/map#!/valleyfair)mall in San Jose is now underway.  "The 1.5 million-square-foot mall will be getting a 650,000-square-foot expansion that will include a new 10-restaurant outdoor dining district, a three-story Bloomingdales.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-helps-transform-westfield-valley-fair) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/adult-beautiful-beauty-826349.jpg) [Ready for Gen Z?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/ready-for-gen-z) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/adult-beautiful-beauty-826349.jpg) #### [Ready for Gen Z?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/ready-for-gen-z) [workplace and design](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/workplace-and-design), [environment graphics](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/environment-graphics), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [BarkerBlue| Create](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/create) 22 08, 2018 ## [Ready for Gen Z?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/ready-for-gen-z) [workplace and design](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/workplace-and-design), [environment graphics](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/environment-graphics), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [BarkerBlue| Create](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/create)  "The next generation of consumers is already influencing the next phase of real estate.  Generation Z has been defined as anyone who is born after 1996. The eldest Gen Zers are now 22, coming into adulthood and beginning to have purchasing power...Welcome to.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/ready-for-gen-z) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue%20at%20Bio-Med%20Gateway%20of%20Pacific.png) [Topping Out with BioMed - Gateway of Pacific](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topping-out-with-biomed-gateway-of-pacific) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue%20at%20Bio-Med%20Gateway%20of%20Pacific.png) #### [Topping Out with BioMed - Gateway of Pacific](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topping-out-with-biomed-gateway-of-pacific) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service) 20 07, 2018 ## [Topping Out with BioMed - Gateway of Pacific](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topping-out-with-biomed-gateway-of-pacific) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service) In building construction,  ***topping out***  is a builders' rite typically held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during construction.   BarkerBlue recently joined [BioMed Realty](http://biomedrealty.com) and [Turner Construction](http://www.turnerconstruction.com) in a "topping out" event to celebrate initial.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topping-out-with-biomed-gateway-of-pacific) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue%20at%20PlanGrid%20Summit.png) [BarkerBlue at PlanGrid Construction Summit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-at-plangrid-construction-summit) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue%20at%20PlanGrid%20Summit.png) #### [BarkerBlue at PlanGrid Construction Summit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-at-plangrid-construction-summit) [AEC](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/aec), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management) 20 06, 2018 ## [BarkerBlue at PlanGrid Construction Summit](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-at-plangrid-construction-summit) [AEC](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/aec), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management) PlanGrid launched its first Construction Summit last week to a packed house in San Francisco.  Over 750 people gathered to learn more from fellow industry professionals, and to hear about new version updates on PlanGrid's construction planning application.  Highlights.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-at-plangrid-construction-summit) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue's%20Lee%20Hopkinson%20at%202018%20ReproMax%20Conference-2.jpg) [BarkerBlue Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference](https://blog.barkerblue.com/insights-on-changing-aec-market-at-2018-repromax-executive-conference) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue's%20Lee%20Hopkinson%20at%202018%20ReproMax%20Conference-2.jpg) #### [BarkerBlue Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference](https://blog.barkerblue.com/insights-on-changing-aec-market-at-2018-repromax-executive-conference) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [MANAGE-AsBuilt Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/manage-asbuilt-management) 16 04, 2018 ## [BarkerBlue Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference](https://blog.barkerblue.com/insights-on-changing-aec-market-at-2018-repromax-executive-conference) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [MANAGE-AsBuilt Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/manage-asbuilt-management) The construction industry faces increasingly [complex labor-driven and tech changes,](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-labor-shortage-continues-as-data-needs-grow) creating new challenges in managing key business drivers. Last week Lee Hopkinson, National Account Executive at BarkerBlue, led an engaging session on this topic at the 2018 ReproMax.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/insights-on-changing-aec-market-at-2018-repromax-executive-conference) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Labor%20Shortage%20BisNow.jpg) [Construction Labor Shortage Continues as Data Needs Grow ](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-labor-shortage-continues-as-data-needs-grow) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Labor%20Shortage%20BisNow.jpg) #### [Construction Labor Shortage Continues as Data Needs Grow ](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-labor-shortage-continues-as-data-needs-grow) [Workflow Solutions](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/workflow-solutions), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management) 28 03, 2018 ## [Construction Labor Shortage Continues as Data Needs Grow ](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-labor-shortage-continues-as-data-needs-grow) [Workflow Solutions](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/workflow-solutions), [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management) "...Across the U.S. Construction managers are feeling pressure to hire more skilled workers in a short period of time, and they are turning to regionally focused training programs to strengthen the workforce." **“The difficulty in finding skilled labor is the No. 1..** [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-labor-shortage-continues-as-data-needs-grow) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BarkerBlue-GreenBuild17-Photos-1.png) [BarkerBlue Sees 5 Positive Signs of Green Growth at GreenBuild17](https://blog.barkerblue.com/media/2017/barkerblue-sees-5-positive-signs-green-growth-greenbuild17) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BarkerBlue-GreenBuild17-Photos-1.png) #### [BarkerBlue Sees 5 Positive Signs of Green Growth at GreenBuild17](https://blog.barkerblue.com/media/2017/barkerblue-sees-5-positive-signs-green-growth-greenbuild17) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Events](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/events-build), [GreenBuild17](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/greenbuild17) 20 11, 2017 ## [BarkerBlue Sees 5 Positive Signs of Green Growth at GreenBuild17](https://blog.barkerblue.com/media/2017/barkerblue-sees-5-positive-signs-green-growth-greenbuild17) [BarkerBlue| Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Events](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/events-build), [GreenBuild17](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/greenbuild17) *"There's no denying that the use of green (building) materials is on the rise. According to an October report from Research and Markets, the world's sustainable construction materials market for the commercial buildings sector will reach $187 billion by 2026."* *..* [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/media/2017/barkerblue-sees-5-positive-signs-green-growth-greenbuild17) [Previous](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build/page/1) [1](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build/page/1) [2](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build/page/2) [3](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build/page/3) [Next](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/build/page/3) ### 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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