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.