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Grading and Excavation for Homes: Finding the Balance As a successful professional engineering consulting firm, FOCUS has a well-rounded knowledge of all facets of engineering and its accompanying challenges. One such aspect of every engineering project is earthworks, which is the process of evaluating a project’s current topography and soil types then designing the project […]

Wade Edwards first learned about construction at a young age while working on his family’s home addition. That experience instilled a desire in him to learn more about the design-build industry, so after some research, he knew that he would major in civil engineering at college. His love for design and building—and his attention to […]

Keeping our clients happy through growth, development, and innovation You know his name. You know his face. You have worked with him on projects. You trust his thoroughness and communication. We are thrilled to announce that Adam Eastman, PE, has been made a partner at FOCUS! We are dedicated first and foremost to keeping our […]

Our methodical approach to finding and hiring the finest talent in Utah At FOCUS, we do not view interns as “temporary” relationships, we invest considerable care and thought into making offers to the finest applicants. Because we recognize we can only simultaneously train a limited number of interns, we have created a methodical, competitive Internship […]

Jarrett Architecture has been in business since 2018 and has already amassed a wide range of impressive projects that include full-service architectural design of hotels, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, office core and shell/tenant finishes, retail spaces, multi-family living, gorgeous custom homes, and site planning and massing studies. President Riley Jarrett, AIA, says their […]

Project Manager Brad Mason started with FOCUS Engineering & Surveying as an intern in the Structural Department more than five years ago and has been here ever since. He worked his way up the ranks after first gaining experience in engineering larger, custom homes. It was through this work that he was able to develop […]

Tim Atwood became interested in Surveying through his father-in-law, a Surveyor. And now, Tim is making moves here at FOCUS. After less than two years as a Survey Rodman, Tim was recently promoted to a Crew Chief. As part of this new role, Tim mentors his direct reports to maximize their potential while also providing […]

A premier home builder since 1988, Symphony Homes has earned a reputable name for themselves as quality developers and home builders. Symphony’s luxurious homes allow residents to fully indulge in Utah’s beautiful natural environment. Their built communities offer breathtaking mountain landscapes, lake views, and even small-town community life that Utah residents can be proud to […]

FOCUS is honored to recognize Connor Llewelyn for obtaining his Surveying degree from Salt Lake Community College. Connor, a third-generation Surveyor, observes, “It is in the blood.” Connor has pushed himself to do more and obtaining his degree has helped him accomplish that. Connor balanced coursework with his full-time job at FOCUS. He now sets […]

An Important First Step for Site Development When developing a project site, an important step in delivering useful engineering plans is the creation of project concept plans. Created during the early stages of a project, concept plans are drawings or technical documents that show how the site could be developed. An Overall Vision of the […]