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Staff Spotlight: Austin White Background and Career Journey Austin White, an Engineer-in-Training and designer in the FOCUS Site Civil Residential department, discovered his passion for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry at 14. His initial interest in engineering and architecture has evolved since. He has a deep-seated passion for creating tangible, enduring structures that […]

Epic Shine—Organized Delivery in Nampa, Idaho Epic Shine, a leading name in the carwash industry, engaged FOCUS to provide civil engineering for its new Nampa, Idaho location. Project Overview The task involved generating detailed plans for site grading, utilities connections, storm water, and construction drawings. Epic Shine provided FOCUS with a tight timeline for project […]

Ridgeview—Mixed-Use Development in Highland, Utah Ridgeview is a mixed-use development with single-family homes, townhomes, a park, and retail properties that spans 85 acres in Highland, Utah. FOCUS helped design the master plan, which incorporated a mixture of product types and densities across the site. High-Level Coordination The primary challenge with this project involved coordinating with […]

Dennis Jordan | Site Civil Designer Background and Career Journey Dennis Jordan’s unique career journey ensures he brings a fresh perspective to the AEC industry. In his new role as a Site Civil Designer, he leverages the communication and people skills he honed as a high school teacher and coach. Work-Life Balance Dennis Jordan’s work-life […]

Bodhi Barney | Crew Chief 2, Construction Staking Bodhi’s Unique Background and Career Journey Bodhi’s career journey began as a unique blend of part-time work in a bike shop and GIS analyst for Draper City, culminating in his current role as Crew Chief 2 of Construction Staking at FOCUS. During his previous job, Bodhi Barney […]

Over Two Decades of Expertise in Excavation and Utilities With over 20 years of experience in the excavation and utility industry, BD Bush Excavation has established itself as a trusted name in the field. Their expertise spans a variety of projects, including residential subdivisions, commercial buildings, trucking services, and municipal utility replacements. Their extensive knowledge […]

The Platinum of the Month award for May 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Ben Potter—Mindful Attention to Detail Nominated by: Christian Broberg I am nominating Ben for exhibiting the PLATINUM attribute of a HIGH MELTING AND BOILING POINT. This month, Ben approached our […]

Congratulations to our FOCUS July Promotions! With every promotion, we gain a more refined and developed FOCUS. We are delighted to recognize the hard work of those recently promoted, and we look forward to becoming a better company inspired by their example. Michael Ekenstam | Designer 2 | Structural Engineering Dennis Jordan | Designer 2 […]

An Introduction to Construction Staking Construction Staking involves taking a set of plans or blueprints from paper and laying out stakes in the field so the contractors have a physical representation for construction. Connor Llewelyn, the Construction Staking department manager at FOCUS Engineering & Surveying, discussed how his team builds a better place. Q. What […]

The Platinum of the Month award for April 2024 is a testament to the outstanding individuals who embody the core values of FOCUS.   Winner: Michael Ekenstam—Exceptional Listening and Responsiveness Nominated by: Adam Eastman Two different people gave Mike some high praise directly to me within about a 1-hour period. I am nominating him for […]