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Congratulations! FOCUS is built by our strong and passionate team. We are proud to promote some of our most hardworking people, who inspire us. Carson Griffin, Crew Chief 2 | Construction Staking Guangyao Li, Project Engineer 1 | Transportation

Design Matters: CAD QA/QC Review Process Every aspect of construction begins with the design—that’s what makes accurate and detailed drawings and plans so important. Surveyors, contractors, city reviewers, and owners rely on the information they find in our drawings. To ensure it was producing the highest quality plans and drawings for its clients, the FOCUS […]

A graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in Architecture, Jamie Esjay joined the FOCUS CAD  Services team shortly after finishing a summer internship. She cut her teeth creating site grading and drainage plans and has now transitioned to architectural design. Jamie loves the critical thinking and problem solving that goes with the […]

LGI Homes was founded in 2003 in Conroe, Texas. The company built, sold, and closed its first community — the 337-home Summerset Estates — in approximately two years.   LGI Homes became a publicly traded company in 2013, which allowed the company to expand geographically. Today, the homebuilder operates in 20 states and is the tenth […]

The 6,500 SF custom home is located in the hills of Holladay, Utah. The five-bedroom residence features coveted amenities such as main level and basement family rooms, a spacious kitchen with island and walk-in pantry, gym, craft room, playroom, and walk-in closets. The four-car garage includes a mudroom to keep the mess of the garage […]

Winner: Dennis Jordan Nominated by Ben Duzett Dennis has been a huge addition to our TEAM. He is dedicated to the success of the team and our clients. He has shown 100% PASSION FOR CLIENT SUCCESS including those on our TEAM by stepping up and volunteering to take on difficult tasks. Please vote for Dennis for employee of the […]

FOCUS Engineering & Surveying has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Salt Lake Tribune. The award is based solely on employee feedback and uniquely measures 15 culture drivers including values, direction, communication, leadership, benefits, and meaningfulness. The survey was administered by Energage, a company that collects and measures feedback from those who […]

The Benefits of Pairing FOCUS Structural Engineering with other FOCUS Services At FOCUS, we believe a person is more than just a job title. So, it goes with engineering. Civil engineering is a broad field with many specialists, including talented structural, site civil and transportation engineers, as well as land planning, staking and survey professionals. […]

Our Structural Engineering department is responsive, innovative, and works together as a true team. Their proactive communication and deep knowledge of industry codes and standards allows us to trust them on every project they work on, knowing what they bring to the table will be above the bar. Not only do they deliver skilled and […]

The Iris Apartments is a seven-story, podium style apartment building located in the heart of Salt Lake City at 440 West and 400 North. It features five stories of wood-framed apartment units built on a three-level concrete parking structure, with one level of parking below ground. One of the biggest design challenges encountered by FOCUS […]