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Our Employee of the Month awards are employee-driven. Nominations are made by employees who witness exceptional performance that goes beyond expectations. The nominations are then subjected to employee voting, and the top two nominees are awarded Employee of the Month and Runner-Up. Additionally, we align our nominations with the current company theme, which is PLATINUM. […]

Simplifying Design and Construction: Mint Architecture and FOCUS Collaborate for Success Founded in 2020, Mint Architecture is a full-service architecture and interior design firm. In conjunction with their partner company, Mint Construction, the Mint Companies offer a unique approach that enables them to seamlessly integrate the design and construction phases, resulting in a more efficient […]

Our Employee of the Month awards are employee-driven. Nominations are made by employees who witness exceptional performance that goes beyond expectations. The nominations are then subjected to employee voting, and the top two nominees are awarded Employee of the Month and Runner-Up. Additionally, we align our nominations with the current company theme, which is PLATINUM. […]

At FOCUS, we work with solar companies to provide the required engineering in the building permit process for solar panel installations on homes and buildings. Typically delivered as a letter report, our structural engineers provide certification, and—if needed—recommendations, to ensure the structure of the roof/building will support the solar panels being installed. “The demand for […]

As a child, Structural Engineer Akhil Konegari was fascinated by the process of building structures and often accompanied his father to job sites. This sparked his interest in civil engineering, which he pursued as his major. During his final semester of a master’s program at the University of Southern California, Akhil was introduced to Joel […]

Meet Moise Tchivwila, a transportation intern at FOCUS. Moise got connected with FOCUS at a Utah Valley University career fair. “One of the things that attracted me to working with FOCUS was the collaboration within and between the different departments. Everyone is so happy to help you and see you succeed at whatever you do, […]

Once the heart of manufacturing and processing in Salt Lake City, the Granary District is becoming a vibrant district for new business incubator spaces, housing, restaurants, breweries, and street art. The reuse of old warehouse buildings and development of new mid-rise housing have added to the area’s mix of land uses. The 277 units of […]

We usually take them for granted on the road: the traffic lights and signals that safely move us on our way. But what’s involved in traffic signal design? A visit with Jason Watson, Transportation Department Manager at FOCUS proved to be insightful. Signals are an important aspect of our transportation system and help to improve […]

With offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Phoenix, Arizona, The Boyer Company is one of the largest and most reputable development firms in the western states. Since 1972, The Boyer Company has developed a wide range of projects. Property types include commercial, office, retail, residential, industrial, medical, and government. The Boyer Company is trusted […]

Our 2023–2024 Theme: PLATINUM Over our 16-year history, FOCUS has distinguished itself as a firm driven by continual improvement. A passion to consistently deliver better service for our clients and offer a better place to work pushes each of us every day. Every two years, we select a theme for the firm, providing a collaborative […]