--- title: Blog | Construction Information Management (3) description: Construction Information Management | (3) --- 650.696.2100 | [info@barkerblue.com](mailto:info@barkerblue.com) [Request a Pickup](https://barkerblue.com/request-a-pickup) *|* [Upload a File](http://barkerblue.spinnerdog.net/Forms/BarkerBlue/index.php) *|* [Molti Planroom Login](https://molti.com/login) [![Logo"](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Barkerblue%20September2017/images/logo.png)](https://barkerblue.com/) - [Home](https://barkerblue.com/) - [Businesses](https://barkerblue.com/#) - [BarkerBlue Create](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-create/) - [BarkerBlue Build](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-build/) - [BarkerBlue Manage](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-manage/) - [BarkerBlue Record](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-record/) - [Company](https://barkerblue.com/#) - [About](https://barkerblue.com/company/about/) - [Partners](https://barkerblue.com/company/partners/) - [Environmental Commitment](https://barkerblue.com/company/partners/) - [Careers](https://barkerblue.com/company/careers/) - [Media](https://barkerblue.com/#) - [Blog](https://barkerblue.com/media/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://barkerblue.com/contact/) - [Home](https://barkerblue.com/) - [Businesses](https://barkerblue.com/#) - [BarkerBlue Create](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-create/) - [BarkerBlue Build](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-build/) - [BarkerBlue Manage](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-manage/) - [BarkerBlue Record](https://barkerblue.com/businesses/barkerblue-record/) - [Company](https://barkerblue.com/#) - [About](https://barkerblue.com/company/about/) - [Partners](https://barkerblue.com/company/partners/) - [Environmental Commitment](https://barkerblue.com/company/partners/) - [Careers](https://barkerblue.com/company/careers/) - [Media](https://barkerblue.com/#) - [Blog](https://barkerblue.com/media/blog/) - [Contact Us](https://barkerblue.com/contact/) # BLUE BLOG [Home](https://barkerblue.com)/[Media](https://barkerblue.com/media/) /BlueBlog # BarkerBlue Blog listing page [Home](https://barkerblue.com)/[Media](https://barkerblue.com/media/) /BarkerBlue Blog listing page ![](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/social-suggested-images/Construction%20Cranes.jpeg) [Build with Reduced Costs & Risks](https://blog.barkerblue.com/building-with-reduced-cost-and-risks) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Construction%20Cranes.jpeg) #### [Build with Reduced Costs & Risks](https://blog.barkerblue.com/building-with-reduced-cost-and-risks) [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [MANAGE-AsBuilt Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/manage-asbuilt-management), [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 25 05, 2018 ## [Build with Reduced Costs & Risks](https://blog.barkerblue.com/building-with-reduced-cost-and-risks) [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [MANAGE-AsBuilt Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/manage-asbuilt-management), [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) **Building Developers and General Contractors:  **If you're facing market pressures and business challenges creating more [risk, time delays, and costs,](https://barkerbluebuild.com/professional-cim/) be sure to read more to see a short 2-minute video. [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/building-with-reduced-cost-and-risks) ![](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/Construction%20Cranes.jpeg) [Data Solutions for Building Developers & General Contractors](https://blog.barkerblue.com/data-solutions-for-building-developers-owners-general-contractors) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Construction%20Cranes.jpeg) #### [Data Solutions for Building Developers & General Contractors](https://blog.barkerblue.com/data-solutions-for-building-developers-owners-general-contractors) [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [MANAGE-AsBuilt Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/manage-asbuilt-management), [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 01 03, 2018 ## [Data Solutions for Building Developers & General Contractors](https://blog.barkerblue.com/data-solutions-for-building-developers-owners-general-contractors) [RECORD-Archive Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/record-archive-management), [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [MANAGE-AsBuilt Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/manage-asbuilt-management), [Quality Control Service](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/quality-control-service), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/data-solutions-for-building-developers-owners-general-contractors) ![](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/2017%20Blog%20Photos/Construction%20Tech%20Platforms.png) [Tech RX for Lean Construction Staffing](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tech-rx-for-lean-construction-staffing) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/2017%20Blog%20Photos/Construction%20Tech%20Platforms.png) #### [Tech RX for Lean Construction Staffing](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tech-rx-for-lean-construction-staffing) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) 05 01, 2018 ## [Tech RX for Lean Construction Staffing](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tech-rx-for-lean-construction-staffing) [Construction Information Management](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management), [BarkerBlue Build](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/barkerblue-build) [Read More](https://blog.barkerblue.com/tech-rx-for-lean-construction-staffing) ![](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/construction-information-management/page/2) [1](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management/page/1) [2](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management/page/2) [3](https://blog.barkerblue.com/topic/construction-information-management/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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