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Staff Spotlight: Michael Brown The state of Utah is growing rapidly . . . I would like to be a part of the roadways that people use daily. —Michael Brown A Budding Career in Transportation Michael is an intern in the Transportation department at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, and an engineering student at The University […]

The Platinum of the Month award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Victoire Musimbi—Always Striving to Improve Nominated by: Mariah Paez Victoire has demonstrated she is HIGHLY VALUABLE, DESIRABLE and RARE with her strong desire to improve through learning and mentoring from experiences of failure […]

Thrive Development and FOCUS Engineering & Surveying: A Shared Commitment to Client Success Thrive Development was established in 2015 by founders Steve Broadbent and Chas Johnson, who bring over a decade of successful experience in developing multifamily and commercial projects. Their vision for Thrive focuses on creating wins for every client. FOCUS Engineering and Surveying […]

Overcoming Challenges in Landscape Design: Theming, Branding, Rendering, and Sustainability Landscape design is essential to creating spaces that are functional, visually appealing, and environmentally responsible. At FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, the landscape team works closely with clients to navigate challenges related to theming, branding, rendering, and sustainability. Bryan Wilson, a designer who leads the landscape […]

Cole Finan Promoted to QAQC Department Manager at FOCUS Engineering FOCUS Engineering is excited to announce the promotion of Cole Finan to the position of QAQC (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) Department Manager. Since joining FOCUS in 2016, Cole has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. He plays a vital role in […]

Staff Spotlight: Michelle Hill Background and Career Journey Meet Michelle Hill, an intern for the FOCUS Land Planning Department. Michelle recently graduated from Utah State University. When she’s not designing landscapes, she enjoys ballet, singing, ballroom dancing, drawing, spending time with family, and going on road trips. Charting Career Success Through College Pathways Michelle’s talent […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS August Promotions! FOCUS thrives with the hard work of our people, and we’re proud to promote them for all that they do. Thank you to these outstanding individuals! Tre Davis | Intern 2 | Transportation Lisa Bolek | Intern 2 | Marketing Kyla Lively | Intern 2 | Structural Aaron Smith […]

Copper Rim—Collaborations and Improvements in West Jordan, Utah Project Overview Copper Rim is a master-planned community comprising 731 units, including 560 single-family homes, 171 townhomes, and various commercial buildings. FOCUS became involved after Villages 1–3 were either completed or under construction. The planning phase began in mid-2023, focusing on amending and redesigning the Preliminary Development […]

New Legislation Requiring Fewer than Four Submittals for Residential Building Projects Introduction of Legislation Impacting Submittals for Residential Buildings This year, Utah adopted new legislation requiring fewer than four submittals for residential building projects. The legislation, a collaborative effort between the Property Rights Coalition and the Utah State Legislature, aims to standardize the approval process […]

The Platinum of the Month award for June 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Kyla Lively—Highly Responsive to the Needs at Hand Nominated by: Adam Eastman I’d like to nominate Kyla Lively for being MALLEABLE and showing the BEST AT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I was […]