--- title: BarkerBlue Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference description: "Construction Professionals: How do you respond to the fast-changing AEC market brought on by tech-advancements? BarkerBlue's National Account Executive Lee Hopkinson, a 20+ year veteran of the industry, recently shared tips on key ways to respond to the ever-changing AEC Market at the 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference." image: https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/BarkerBlue's%20Lee%20Hopkinson%20at%202018%20ReproMax%20Conference-2.jpg --- 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 Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference [Home](https://barkerblue.com)/[Media](https://barkerblue.com/media/) /BarkerBlue Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference # BarkerBlue Speaks to the Dynamic  AEC Market at The 2018 ReproMax Executive Conference ![BarkerBlue's Lee Hopkinson at 2018 ReproMax Conference-1](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BarkerBlue's%20Lee%20Hopkinson%20at%202018%20ReproMax%20Conference-1.jpg?width=2866&height=2009&name=BarkerBlue's%20Lee%20Hopkinson%20at%202018%20ReproMax%20Conference-1.jpg) 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 Executive Conference in Dallas. Over 150 C-level executives from the largest group of independent[Construction Information Professionals](https://barkerbluebuild.com/professional-cim/) gathered to hear Hopkinson's and BarkerBlue's perspective on how to support today's dynamic AEC market. **"*Construction projects are growing in size and complexity due to our tech-enabled world. This requires a new mindset and approach to project management to meet today's aggressive Cost and Time efficiency goals,"*** explained Hopkinson. The presentation noted that the Planning & Document stage of building offers a cornerstone opportunity to affect change and improvement. Hopkinson outlined key ingredients to successful AEC projects, and to supporting the ever-changing industry. The recommendations include these essentials: - **Collaborate on Solutions** in the planning and document stages. - **Customize More** for each project's unique need. - **Create Project Teams **to manage increasing changes and data volume. - [**Include a Neutral Source for Project Oversight**](https://barkerbluebuild.com/staffing/) to help build trust. See [https://barkerbluebuild.com/](https://barkerbluebuild.com/) to learn more, or contact Lee Hopkinson at [Lee@barkerblue.com.](mailto:Lee@barkerblue.com.)   [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) - [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/Kantine%20New%20Storefront%20Install%20by%20BarkerBlue%20(2).jpg) [Reimaging Bay Area Small Businesses in Challenging Times](https://blog.barkerblue.com/reimaging-bay-area-small-businesses-in-challenging-times) [Gallery](https://blog.barkerblue.com/hubfs/Kantine%20New%20Storefront%20Install%20by%20BarkerBlue%20(2).jpg) #### [Reimaging Bay Area Small Businesses in Challenging Times](https://blog.barkerblue.com/reimaging-bay-area-small-businesses-in-challenging-times) June 10, 2020 | [No Comments](https://blog.barkerblue.com/reimaging-bay-area-small-businesses-in-challenging-times#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) ### 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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