About this episode

Gareth McGlynn discusses the impact of AI and technology in preconstruction with Ale Macias from Ryan Companies.

In this episode, Gareth McGlynn sits down with Ale Macias of Ryan Companies during Precon World 2025 to discuss the growing influence of AI and technology in preconstruction and how teams are adapting to new ways of working. Key Takeaways: AI and Preconstruction Technology: How innovation is shaping today’s estimating and planning workflows. Career Journey: From ballet to construction and becoming a key part of Ryan’s preconstruction group. Collaboration and Openness: Her interest in collaboration and perspective on the day-to-day challenges faced by preconstruction professionals. Precon Round Table: An initiative of like-minded companies working together to improve processes and reach solutions faster, which Ale is part of. Connect with Ale Macias on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ale-m-a040071a4/ Tune in to this episode and stay tuned for more conversations and industry perspectives on The Preconstruction Podcast!

People in this episode

Host: Gareth McGlynn

Guest: Ale Macias

Topics covered

• AI in construction
• preconstruction technology
• collaboration in preconstruction
• career journeys in construction
• estimating workflows
• industry perspectives

Keywords

• preconstruction
• AI
• technology
• collaboration
• estimating
• planning workflows
• career journey
• construction industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ryan Companies

Places: LinkedIn

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