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This much most of us have known for awhile. But now its seems even slow-to-adopt-tech architectural firms are discovering how the right data can help generate more building designs at a much.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tech-advances-ramp-up-data-driven-architectural-designs) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Workers%20with%20Tech.jpg) [Better Construction Data: Top 4 Benefits, Plus 4 Essentials](https://blog.barkerblue.com/better-construction-data-top-4-benefits-plus-4-essentials) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Workers%20with%20Tech.jpg) #### [Better Construction Data: Top 4 Benefits, Plus 4 Essentials](https://blog.barkerblue.com/better-construction-data-top-4-benefits-plus-4-essentials) [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) 08 08, 2019 ## [Better Construction Data: Top 4 Benefits, Plus 4 Essentials](https://blog.barkerblue.com/better-construction-data-top-4-benefits-plus-4-essentials) [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) "The Economist recently named data [one of the most valuable resources](https://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21721656-data-economy-demands-new-approach-antitrust-rules-worlds-most-valuable-resource) of our time. It’s no secret that data already plays an integral role in every aspect of our lives both on a personal and professional level. And the construction industry is no exception. *([T-Sheets,..](https://blog.tsheets.com/guest-post/data-changing-construction-industry)* [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/better-construction-data-top-4-benefits-plus-4-essentials) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Capturing%20Data%20w%20Tech%20Reduces%20Construction%20Costs%20-%20Graphic%20Only.png) [Owners Value Well-Managed Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/owners-value-well-managed-construction-data) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Capturing%20Data%20w%20Tech%20Reduces%20Construction%20Costs%20-%20Graphic%20Only.png) #### [Owners Value Well-Managed Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/owners-value-well-managed-construction-data) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 29 05, 2019 ## [Owners Value Well-Managed Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/owners-value-well-managed-construction-data) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) By now most of us know that data is king and wields a lot of power through timely insight. So it's no surprise that building owners and developers value construction data. In fact, based on a joint study conducted by[FMI and PlanGrid](https://www.plangrid.com/press/fmi/), 71% of owners believe that.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/owners-value-well-managed-construction-data) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/architectural-design-architecture-building-417352%20(2).jpg) [The Bay Area: Most Expensive Market in the World for Building](https://blog.barkerblue.com/the-bay-area-most-expensive-market-in-the-world-for-building) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/architectural-design-architecture-building-417352%20(2).jpg) #### [The Bay Area: Most Expensive Market in the World for Building](https://blog.barkerblue.com/the-bay-area-most-expensive-market-in-the-world-for-building) [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) 03 05, 2019 ## [The Bay Area: Most Expensive Market in the World for Building](https://blog.barkerblue.com/the-bay-area-most-expensive-market-in-the-world-for-building) [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) "The Bay Area is the most expensive place in the world to build an apartment building, office tower, hospital, warehouse or school. And it’s not even close — the region is 13 percent more costly to develop than second-place New York, according to a new report by.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/the-bay-area-most-expensive-market-in-the-world-for-building) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/PlanGrid's%2010%20Tips%20on%20Construction%20Document%20Control.png) [Tips on Construction Document Control, Plus Why Use  Professional CIM](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tips-on-construction-document-control-plus-why-use-professional-cim) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/PlanGrid's%2010%20Tips%20on%20Construction%20Document%20Control.png) #### [Tips on Construction Document Control, Plus Why Use  Professional CIM](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tips-on-construction-document-control-plus-why-use-professional-cim) [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service), [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) 19 04, 2019 ## [Tips on Construction Document Control, Plus Why Use  Professional CIM](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tips-on-construction-document-control-plus-why-use-professional-cim) [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service), [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) Construction Companies: Check out these 10 helpful tips from PlanGrid to start defining a process for Construction Document Control: [https://blog.plangrid.com/2019/04/10-expert-tips-for-construction-document-control/](https://blog.plangrid.com/2019/04/10-expert-tips-for-construction-document-control/). But keep in mind there are still many hours.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tips-on-construction-document-control-plus-why-use-professional-cim) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/AEC%20eGuide%20Cover%20-%20square%20size-2.png) [Improve Data To Reduce  Construction Rework (21-Tip Guide to Help)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-to-reduce-construction-rework-21-tip-guide-to-help) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/AEC%20eGuide%20Cover%20-%20square%20size-2.png) #### [Improve Data To Reduce  Construction Rework (21-Tip Guide to Help)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-to-reduce-construction-rework-21-tip-guide-to-help) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 31 01, 2019 ## [Improve Data To Reduce  Construction Rework (21-Tip Guide to Help)](https://blog.barkerblue.com/improve-data-to-reduce-construction-rework-21-tip-guide-to-help) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) ## **Why 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-to-reduce-construction-rework-21-tip-guide-to-help) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Labor%20Shortage-Industrywide%20Issue-1.png) [2019 Deja Vu Challenge: The Construction Labor Shortage](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2019-deja-vu-challenge-the-construction-labor-shortage) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Labor%20Shortage-Industrywide%20Issue-1.png) #### [2019 Deja Vu Challenge: The Construction Labor Shortage](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2019-deja-vu-challenge-the-construction-labor-shortage) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [Construction Labor Shortage](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-labor-shortage), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 18 01, 2019 ## [2019 Deja Vu Challenge: The Construction Labor Shortage](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2019-deja-vu-challenge-the-construction-labor-shortage) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [Construction Labor Shortage](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-labor-shortage), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) The new year usually brings some new twist or challenge that each industry is required to face.  However, data analysts say despite a cooling off of the economy in 2019, the construction industry can expect little change for at least another year. "For 2019, total.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/2019-deja-vu-challenge-the-construction-labor-shortage) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Robot%20Dog%20from%20Boston%20Dynamics.png) [Need a Robot Dog, Or a Data Hound?](https://blog.barkerblue.com/need-a-robot-dog-or-a-data-hound) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Robot%20Dog%20from%20Boston%20Dynamics.png) #### [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) 22 10, 2018 ## [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/Architect%20w%20iPad%20Plans.jpeg) [Construction Companies Still Struggle with Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-industry-still-struggles-with-managing-technologys-data-output) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Architect%20w%20iPad%20Plans.jpeg) #### [Construction Companies Still Struggle with Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-industry-still-struggles-with-managing-technologys-data-output) [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) 03 10, 2018 ## [Construction Companies Still Struggle with Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-industry-still-struggles-with-managing-technologys-data-output) [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) Construction software firm PlanGrid and management consulting firm FMI Corp. recently completed a joint study of nearly 600 construction company executives on their project communications and technology use.  The[**PlanGrid-FMI study**](https://blog.plangrid.com/2018/08/fmi-plangrid-construction-report/#construction-disconnected) reported the following insights on.. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/construction-industry-still-struggles-with-managing-technologys-data-output) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/New%20Stanford%20Hospital%20Tour%20Photo.png) [BarkerBlue Tours New Stanford Hospital Site](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-tours-new-stanford-hospital-construction) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/New%20Stanford%20Hospital%20Tour%20Photo.png) #### [BarkerBlue Tours New Stanford Hospital Site](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-tours-new-stanford-hospital-construction) [barkerblue news](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-news), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 18 09, 2018 ## [BarkerBlue Tours New Stanford Hospital Site](https://blog.barkerblue.com/barkerblue-tours-new-stanford-hospital-construction) [barkerblue news](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-news), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [Construction Data](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-data), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) It's not often that you get a chance to see a trailblazing state-of-the-art medical facility in the making, but BarkerBlue had the privilege to do just that. Two teams of BarkerBlue employees recently were treated to a tour of the New Stanford Hospital construction.. 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