The Builder Upper Show Ep. 31 feat. Jeret Whitescarver from ESI

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Jeret Whitescarver discussing the growth and innovation at Engineered Structures Inc.

In this episode of The Builder Upper Show, host Lou Perez interviews Jeret Whitescarver, Executive Vice President at Engineered Structures Inc. (ESI), to explore how one of the nation’s leading design-build construction firms has grown from a small Idaho contractor into a multi-state, full-service powerhouse. They discuss ESI’s culture of leadership, innovation, mentorship, and workforce development, the launch of the ESI Academy, and how the company is shaping the future of construction through technology like AI, BIM, robotics, and virtual design, all while keeping people and relationships at the center.

People in this episode

Host: Lou Perez

Guest: Jeret Whitescarver

Topics covered

• construction
• leadership
• technology
• workforce development
• innovation

Keywords

• construction
• design-build
• ESI Academy
• AI
• BIM
• robotics
• virtual design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Engineered Structures Inc.

Places: Idaho, multi-state

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