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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 […]

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 […]