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Nick Papadopoulos discusses the application of AI in preconstruction at Precon World 2025.

Recorded live at Precon World 2025 in Irvine, Texas, this episode features Nick Papadopoulos, Founder and CEO of Eos Group, as he shares practical takeaways from his session “Demystifying AI: Practical Predictive Analytics for Better Estimates.” Nick unpacks how preconstruction teams can apply AI with structure, governance, and purpose. Discussion Highlights: Governance and structure around AI implementation Common pitfalls contractors face when adopting AI Understanding where teams stand in their AI journey Foundational steps for those starting to integrate AI into preconstruction You can also revisit Nick’s first appearance on The Preconstruction Podcast from a few years ago to see how his perspective on innovation and data in preconstruction has developed since then. LINK: https://www.nichessp.com/pre-construction-podcast/33-nick-papadopoulos You can reach out to Nick via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjpapadopoulos/ That’s a wrap for our Precon World 2025 series. Thank you for tuning in to this special lineup of conversations with industry leaders. Stay with us for more episodes of The Preconstruction Podcast featuring the people shaping the future of…

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Host: Gareth McGlynn

Guest: Nick Papadopoulos

Topics covered

• AI in Preconstruction
• Predictive Analytics
• Governance
• Contractor Challenges
• AI Integration

Keywords

• AI
• Preconstruction
• Predictive Analytics
• Governance
• Contractors
• Integration
• Estimates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eos Group

Places: Irvine, Texas

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