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Samantha Harker is a structural engineer at FOCUS who was introduced to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) world long before choosing a career. With a father who owns a commercial wood framing company, Samantha explains, “Growing up around job sites and seeing projects come together sparked my interest early on.” This early curiosity ultimately […]

FOCUS Consulting has been named Best Building Engineer by the 2026 Best of SLC Awards, a community-driven program that recognizes outstanding businesses across the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The honor reflects both technical expertise and sustained client trust, which remain central to the firm’s approach. A Community-Based Measure of Excellence The Best of SLC […]

The Aspen Center for Learning is a specialized educational facility located in Heber, Utah, serving individuals with special needs over the age of 22. The 21,000‑square‑foot, single‑building project was designed to provide a safe, functional, and supportive learning environment tailored to its users. FOCUS Consulting provided full structural engineering services and comprehensive BIM modeling, supporting […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS May Promotions! Our team’s excellence is the foundation of FOCUS, and we’re proud to build it ever greater. We welcome these hardworking people into their new positions, and look forward to supporting them at every step of the way! Mariah Paez | Accounting | Project Manager 2 Rebecca Musimbi | Survey […]

Growth is never just about adding rooftops. It is about shaping a community in a way that reflects both long-term vision and day-to-day livability. That balance is at the core of how the City of Idaho Falls approaches development. As a partner, FOCUS Consulting has had the opportunity to work alongside the city in navigating […]

Every development project begins long before construction crews arrive on site. Behind the scenes, developers and planners work through a detailed approval process with city staff, planning commissions, and sometimes city councils. Depending on the project, this process can move quickly or take several years. Megan Spencer from the FOCUS Land Planning team and Kerry […]

Chad Garner works in project management in the FOCUS Land Planning department. Growing up in South Jordan, Utah, Chad watched his community grow and evolve, becoming fascinated with how land could be shaped. He continued to develop a strong interest in the land planning process. One of Chad’s most memorable early experiences occurred during his […]

FOCUS Consulting partnered with the client and the City of Idaho Falls to support the planning and approval of a 22-acre, townhome development featuring 246 townhome units and 5.4 acres of open space in a mixed-typology neighborhood. Located adjacent to a golf course, the Sage Lakes planned unit development (PUD) combines residential density with extensive […]

The TRUE → award is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS. Please congratulate the February 2026 TRUE → Employees of the Month!   Winner: Tyler Jones Nominated by: Curtis Ball Tyler is constantly demonstrating TRUE FOCUS alignment to the values of constant improvement and great work ethic, which […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS April Promotions! The hard work and passion of our people makes FOCUS thrive. We’re proud to announce and congratulate our most recent promotions—we’ll continue to grow together! Bryan Wilson | Land Planning | Jr. Project Manager 3 Kaitlyn Jones | Site Civil Commercial | Jr. Project Manager 1 Cory Thompson| Construction […]